Nice v Lorient on TV: kick-off time and channel for Ligue 1 opener | OneFootball

Nice host Lorient in the 2026-27 Ligue 1 opener. According to L'Équipe, here is how to watch the match.

Last season was bruising for Nice, with seven defeats in eight Europa League group games and a Coupe de France final loss. A 16th-place finish forced a play-off with Saint-Etienne, ending 0-0 then 4-1 to secure survival.

The summer brought change, including Roger Ricort’s arrival as sporting director and a heavily reshaped squad. The club hope those moves can spark a reset from the outset.

Lorient also have a new look after finishing 10th on their top-flight return. Olivier Pantaloni departed after two successful seasons to join Nice.

Alexandre Dujeux, newly in from Angers where he led promotion to Ligue 1, has taken charge in Brittany. He previously served as Pantaloni’s assistant at AC Ajaccio between 2015 and 2021, and the pair begin in opposing dugouts.

Venue Allianz Riviera, Nice. Date Saturday 22 August. Kick-off 20:45. Live on Ligue 1+ 4.

Source: L'Équipe

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