French football is back with the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, bringing new stakes and intrigue to the top flight. From new players, refreshed tactics, and club transformations, there is so much for football fans to look forward to. Who will shake up the standings?

Just fresh off a historic season in which they won the Champions League and the Super Cup, PSG remain as the likely favourites to defend their 13th and 7th consecutive league title. Under Luis Enrique, the club has reached new heights and remains under his leadership for the coming season, bringing in players such as goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier and defender Ilya Zabarnyi. Chevalier has been a standout in particular. Whilst initially struggling in the early stages of the Super Cup final, he helped the squad when it was desperately needed, making crucial saves to help PSG beat Tottenham in the penalty shootout in his debut match. As the season progresses, fans hope he will gain his footing at the club. With these reinforcements to what is already considered a fully capable squad, can anyone stop PSG’s dominant run?

If anyone could dethrone the current champions, then Marseille and Monaco would be high up on the list of probable culprits. Over the summer, the club has signed stars such as Igor Paixao, Jonathan Rowe, Hojbjerg, and Adrien Rabiot on top of many more. Monaco are another club who have bolstered their roster, bringing in veteran goalkeeper, Lukas Hradecky, Eric Dier, Ansu Fati, and Paul Pogba as well as others. Will these players successfully adapt to the competitive dynamic of Ligue 1?

Following financial trouble, Lyon suffered administrative relegation to Ligue 2 in June 2025. However, with the help of new president Michelle Kang, the club successfully appealed this decision and live to fight another day. Will the club bounce back in the coming season, or are they just postponing the inevitable?

On top of the usual teams, Ligue 1 also welcomes the return of newly promoted Lorient, Paris FC and Metz. Lorient and Metz return after only one year in the second division, emphasising their desire to compete with France’s finest. The standout however is Paris FC, who make their long-awaited comeback after a 46-year absence. It will be interesting to see whether these new teams can survive against the nation’s best, or if they will face relegation once more.

With so much drama and action, we are certain the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season will be one to remember. Purchase your tickets for your favourite teams with TicketKosta through our secure online booking system today and witness everything French football has to offer!