asse and nice battle for ligue 1 promotion in playoff first leg
The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion playoff is set to unfold this Tuesday evening as AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) welcomes OGC Nice to the historic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. This pivotal contest will significantly influence which club earns a coveted spot in France’s premier football division. Below, find all crucial information regarding kick-off times and broadcast channels for this must-watch encounter.
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- Association Sportive Saint Etienne (ASSE)
- Stade Geoffroy Guichard

This critical two-legged playoff, which determines promotion to Ligue 1 or relegation to Ligue 2, commences its opening round following a revised schedule due to the Coupe de France final. AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) is slated to host OGC Nice at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
In a notable development surrounding the match, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has issued an official decree prohibiting the travel of OGC Nice football club supporters to Saint-Étienne for this fixture, citing security concerns.
broadcast on ligue 1 + and bein sports
Kick-off for the match is set for 8:45 PM (20h45) local time. Football enthusiasts can tune in to catch the live broadcast on both Ligue 1 + and BeIn Sports channels.
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