Saint-Étienne vs Nice: when and where to watch the first leg live on TV
A high-stakes clash awaits as two French football giants battle for a single Ligue 1 spot in next season’s top flight. The OGC Nice travel to Saint-Étienne’s Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium for the first leg of the promotion playoffs on Tuesday 26 May, with kickoff set for 20:45.
Both clubs have undergone managerial changes this season, bringing in experienced coaches to steer them toward Ligue 1 survival or promotion. Philippe Montanier is tasked with guiding Saint-Étienne back to the elite, while Nice aim to recover from their Coupe de France final defeat.
Match schedule and kickoff
The first leg gets under way at 20:45 local time on Tuesday 26 May. Team selections remain uncertain after the Ligue de Football Professionnel rescheduled the playoffs due to Nice’s Coupe de France final involvement. International duty calls for many players ahead of the upcoming World Cup have further complicated squad planning.
Nice will likely field most of their internationals for this first leg, though Elye Wahi remains suspended. The return match is set for Friday 29 May in Nice, but fans won’t be able to attend either game: away support is banned for the away leg, and the return match will be played behind closed doors following recent crowd trouble at the Allianz Riviera.
How to watch the Saint-Étienne vs Nice playoff first leg live on TV
Football fans can catch all the action from 20:45 on two major channels: Ligue 1+ and beIN Sports. The game will also be available with live commentary on RMC Sport radio and streamed live on the RMC Sport website and app.
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