How to watch Lille vs PSG in the USA

Lille vs. PSG will be available to watch in the United States on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS En Español. For streaming, Fubo and beIN SPORTS CONNECT are some options for viewers in the country.

Can I watch Lille vs PSG for free?

Eligible new Fubo subscribers can currently watch Lille vs. PSG through the 5-day free-trial offer. The platform’s official match page currently displays the game with a “Try for free” option, allowing eligible users to access the broadcast.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Lille has an opportunity to make an early statement in the 2026-27 Ligue 1 title race. Davide Ancelotti‘s team opened the campaign with a 2-0 win away to Angers, with Olivier Giroud and Tiago Santos scoring before halftime.

A victory against the defending champions would give Lille six points from its first two league games and provide an immediate test of its ambitions after finishing third last season.

PSG, meanwhile, cannot afford another slow start. The reigning French champions were held 2-2 by Rennes in their league opener after falling two goals behind, with new signing Ferran Torres scoring twice after halftime to rescue a point.

Luis Enrique‘s team also lost the Trophee des Champions to Lens before beating Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, so the trip to Lille represents another demanding early test for a side expected to compete for every major trophy.

There is another reason this fixture stands out: PSG’s unbeaten run against Lille is on the line. The Parisians have not lost in their last 10 competitive meetings with the northern club, while Lille’s most recent home victory over PSG came in 2019. At the same time, Lille has started strongly at home in recent seasons.

Lille vs PSG: Predicted Lineups

Lille (4-2-3-1): Berke Ozer; Romain Perraud, Alexsandro, Nathan Ngoy, Tiago Santos; Nabil Bentaleb, Ngal’ayel Mukau; Basar Onal, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Ethan Mbappe; Olivier Giroud.

PSG (4-3-3): Matvey Safonov; Lucas Hernandez, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ferran Torres, Desire Doue.

What time is the Lille vs PSG match?

The Lille vs. PSG match kicks off Friday, August 28, at 2:45 PM ET at the Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy. For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

• Eastern Time: 2:45 PM
• Central Time: 1:45 PM
• Mountain Time: 12:45 PM
• Pacific Time: 11:45 AM

To give them a little more rest, the two players could see some minutes later in the match if necessary. Maghnes Akliouche and Warren Zaïre-Emery will replace them.

This will be Luis Enrique’s starting XI: Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Maghnes Akliouche, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

PSG’s fate will be determined by whether they win, draw, or lose against Unai Emery’s side. Aston Villa will also be missing key players, as Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa will not play.

Fighting for another UEFA Super Cup title

Paris Saint-Germain will fight for their second UEFA Super Cup title, looking to add another European trophy to their collection after winning their first back in August 2024. In that historic edition played at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, the newly crowned Champions League winners mounted an agonizing late comeback to draw 2–2 against Tottenham Hotspur before triumphing 4–3 in a tense penalty shootout.

Now returning as the reigning champions of Europe, the French powerhouse aims to duplicate that success and secure another Super Cup for their growing cabinet.

Dembele’s importance to the team

Ousmane Dembele enjoyed an explosive 2025–26 campaign with Paris Saint-Germain, emerging as one of the club’s most dangerous attacking weapons. Across 40 appearances in all competitions, the dynamic winger tallied 20 goals and 11 assists in 2,200 minutes of play.

His impact was felt most heavily on the biggest stages, where he registered 10 goals and 7 assists in 22 Ligue 1 matches, alongside 8 goals and 2 assists in 13 UEFA Champions League appearances to help propel PSG to continental glory.

To add historical weight to the matchup, it is worth noting that despite being two historic European clubs, PSG and Aston Villa, which are without Emiliano Martinez, have only met twice in official competition.

Both matches took place in the 2024-25 Champions League quarterfinals. In the first leg, PSG earned a 3-1 victory in Paris, while Aston Villa secured a 3-2 win in England in the second leg. The aggregate score finished 5-4 in favor of PSG, sending the French club to the semifinals. That leaves each team with one win in their head-to-head history, though PSG claimed the overall tie.

What happens if PSG win vs Aston Villa?

If PSG win, the French team claims the trophy and is crowned Super Cup champion, as this single-game showdown features the winners of Europe’s top competitions in the Champions League and the Europa League. It would mark the first title of the season for Luis Enrique’s squad, while Aston Villa would walk away empty-handed.

What happens if PSG and Aston Villa tie?

The rule is straightforward. If the score remains level after 90 minutes, the match goes straight to a penalty shootout to decide the champion. No extra time will be played, meaning there will not be 30 additional minutes of play in the event of a draw—a rule fans have seen before.

This rule applies for a second consecutive season, after last year’s UEFA Super Cup was decided directly by penalties following a tie, with Paris Saint-Germain claiming the title against Tottenham.

What happens if PSG lose vs Aston Villa?

If PSG lose to Aston Villa, the French team will leave without the title, allowing Unai Emery’s squad to capture the trophy in an unexpected upset over the two-time Champions League winners. Furthermore, over the last 26 finals, the Europa League champion has won on only eight occasions.

How to watch PSG vs Aston Villa in the USA

PSG vs. Aston Villa will be available to watch on CBS Sports Network, TUDN USA and Univision in the United States, giving viewers with a participating TV provider access to the UEFA Super Cup.

Fans have additional streaming options. Fubo, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, the TUDN App and ViX are also among the available streaming services for soccer coverage, while Paramount+ remains the direct option.

Can I watch PSG vs Aston Villa for free?

Eligible new Fubo subscribers can watch PSG vs. Aston Villa for free through Fubo‘s 5-day free trial. It currently offers a free trial on select plans, and its CBS Sports Network page specifically provides access through a free trial.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup with European silverware on the line at Stadion Salzburg in Austria. PSG qualified as the reigning Champions League winners after beating Arsenal on penalties in the 2025/26 final, while Aston Villa earned their place by defeating Freiburg in the Europa League final in May.

For PSG, the match offers a chance to start the new European season by adding another trophy to an already historic run. Luis Enrique‘s side is looking to become only the second team in the modern era to win consecutive UEFA Super Cups, following Real Madrid’s back-to-back triumphs in 2016 and 2017.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, are returning to the Super Cup for only the second time in club history. Their previous appearance came in 1982/83, when they defeated Barcelona 3-1 on aggregate to lift the trophy. Unai Emery‘s team will now try to add another European title after winning the 2025/26 Europa League, which was Villa’s first European trophy since 1983.

The matchup also carries extra intrigue because these teams already produced a dramatic Champions League quarter-final in 2025. PSG advanced 5-4 on aggregate, winning the first leg 3-1 in Paris before Aston Villa won the return 3-2 at Villa Park. Villa’s comeback attempt ultimately fell short, but the tie demonstrated how competitive the matchup can be.

PSG vs Aston Villa: Predicted Lineups

PSG (4-3-3): Matvey Safonov; Illia Zabarnyi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Dro Fernández; Ibrahim Mbaye, Senny Mayulu, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Marco Bizot; Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen; João Gomes, Boubacar Kamara, McGinn; Emiliano Buendia, Alejandro Garnacho, Tammy Abraham.

Aston Villa head into this clash with notable absentees. Emiliano Martinez isn’t playing against PSG today as the Argentine goalkeeper was given time to rest after making it all the way to the World Cup final. Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa aren’t playing for Aston Villa either, as both were also given more time off after playing the third-place game with England.

What time is the PSG vs Aston Villa match?

The PSG vs. Aston Villa match in Austria kicks off on Wednesday, August 12, at 3:00 PM ET. The game will be played at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria, with UEFA confirming a 9:00 PM local kickoff.

• Eastern Time: 3:00 PM
• Central Time: 2:00 PM
• Mountain Time: 1:00 PM
• Pacific Time: 12:00 PM

In his last outing for Aston Villa, Martinez kept a clean sheet as the Villains thrashed Freiburg 3-0 to crown themselves Europa League champions. During warmups for that final, “Dibu” suffered a fracture to the ring finger on his right hand, which prevented him from being at 100% during the 2026 World Cup. However, that’s not why Martinez will miss the UEFA Super Cup against PSG.

Instead, Martinez is still away from the team on vacation after reaching the World Cup final on July 19. Far from being controversial for the team, however, it was agreed upon with head coach Emery, who confirmed that “Dibu” won’t be part of Aston Villa’s starting lineup against PSG—and won’t even be on the squad for the Super Cup.

Emery confirms Martinez is unavailable for Super Cup

“Emiliano Martinez is wrapping up his holidays this week,” Emery admitted about Martinez’s status during Aston Villa’s press conference ahead of the UEFA Super Cup matchup against PSG. The Argentine goalkeeper won’t be the only notable absentee, either.

In addition, English internationals Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins are also on holiday after being part of the Three Lions’ squad that won bronze at the 2026 World Cup. As Emery explained, the three players who reached the latter stages of the tournament were given a four-week break. Aston Villa expect the trio to be back next week.

Maybe it will come back to bite the Villains, who need all the help they can get against European kings PSG. Still, Villa were always going to be underdogs, and this may serve as even more fuel for them.

Who will replace Martinez in goal?

With Martinez unavailable to Emery and his staff, all signs point to Marco Bizot protecting the net for the Villains against the Parisiens. The Dutch goalkeeper appeared in four games for Villa during the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League, all of them during the league phase, and conceded only one goal in a 2-1 win over FC Basel.

Home of FC Salzburg in the domestic league, it will be the first time in history that this stadium hosts a UEFA club final. The venue has a capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators, and a sellout is expected.

This will be the 14th time this final is played between the UEFA Champions League winners and the UEFA Europa League winners. The 2025 edition was held at Stadio Friuli, home of Udinese, in Udine.

How does PSG come into this match?

Paris Saint-Germain punched their ticket to the 2026 UEFA Super Cup after capturing the UEFA Champions League title in dramatic fashion. The French giants secured their spot in the showdown by defeating Arsenal in a tense penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw through extra time in the 2026 Champions League final.

Aston Villa’s historic title

Aston Villa etched their name into European soccer history by capturing the 2026 UEFA Europa League title in dominant game. The English side claimed the trophy with a resounding 3–0 victory over German club SC Freiburg in the final played at Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul on May 20, 2026.

The most recent precedent

Prior to their 2026 UEFA Super Cup clash, Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa have met just twice in official European competition, locking horns in the quarter-finals of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League.

PSG took the first leg 3–1 at the Parc des Princes before Villa pulled off a thrilling 3–2 comeback win at Villa Park in the return leg. Though the English club claimed a memorable home victory, the French giants advanced 5–4 on aggregate, leaving the all-time head-to-head record perfectly balanced at one win apiece.

How to watch PSG vs Manchester United in the USA

PSG vs. Manchester United will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network in the United States. For cord-cutters, the game will also be available through Fubo and MUTV.

Can I watch PSG vs Manchester United for free?

Fubo currently offers a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers before the paid subscription becomes active.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

PSG vs Manchester United will not decide a trophy, but the international friendly at Nya Ullevi Stadium carries plenty of importance for both clubs as they enter the final stage of their preparations for the 2026-27 season.

Paris Saint-Germain arrives in Sweden just days before facing Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, making this matchup one of the final opportunities for Luis Enrique’s squad to build chemistry and evaluate players before competitive action begins.

For them, the match represents a chance to maintain momentum after a historic period for the club. The French side is preparing for another demanding campaign after reaching the highest level in European competition, and the friendly against Manchester United gives players valuable minutes.

Manchester United, meanwhile, enters the game as part of a challenging preseason schedule designed to test Michael Carrick’s team against elite European opposition.

The Red Devils have already faced Atletico Madrid during their summer tour and will use the PSG clash to measure their progress, integrate returning international players, and continue developing Carrick’s tactical approach before the Premier League campaign begins.

What time is the PSG vs Manchester United match?

PSG vs. Manchester United kicks off on Saturday, August 8, at 11:00 AM ET. The international friendly will be played at Nya Ullevi in Gothenburg, Sweden, with the local kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM.

• Eastern Time: 11:00 AM
• Central Time: 10:00 AM
• Mountain Time: 9:00 AM
• Pacific Time: 8:00 AM

Joined by a black and white picture of him with the Champions League trophy behind him, Gabriel wrote, “It’s painful, but I’m proud of this team and everything we achieved together this season. Thank you to our incredible fans for your support every step of the way. You deserve to celebrate this journey with us and enjoy the parade today!”

Despite missing the penalty, the fact is Gabriel played an outstanding match against PSG in the Champions League final. He was rock-solid, and managed to contain the best attack in Europe alongside his defense teammates. Besides, he got support from manager Mikel Arteta, who explained the decision to let Gabriel take the fifth penalty.

Gabriel vs PSG in the Champions League final

Per Sofascore, Magalhaes had 15 defensive contributions, won 100% of his tackles, had 13 clearances, blocked one shot, made three recoveries and won 100% of both his ground and aerial duels. Basically, there was no way to pass him for PSG.

When you take the penalty out of the equation, Magalhaes could’ve arguably been one of the best players of the Champions League final. Soccer is just a cruel sport some times, but Magalhaes will have time to reassess and deliver for Brazil in the 2026 World Cup.

Arsenal couldn’t end the season on a high

Arsenal won their first Premier League in 22 years and getting the UEFA Champions League for the first time would’ve been a fairytale end to a majestic season. However, the Gunners won’t be able to say they won the double.

Now, Arsenal are 0-2 in Champions League finals, both lost in quite devastating fashion. This one vs. PSG, on penalties. In the first one in 2006, their keeper Jens Lehmann was sent off 18 minutes in, but Arsenal still went ahead, only to concede two goals in the last 15 minutes and lose to Barcelona 1-2.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, explained his decision during the postgame press conference. “Gabriel wanted to take the last penalty. We trained for that moment.” Gabriel ended up missing it the penalty and granted PSG the Champions League title.

Arteta also explained that usually, the penalty takers are Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Kai Havertz. All three of them were subbed off by Arteta even before the 90 minutes of regulation against PSG had been played in full.

Arteta blamed the circumstances of the game as cause of Gabriel’s miss

As Arteta recalls, Gabriel didn’t miss a single penalty during training sessions. “Then you have to do these moments, it’s unfortunate not to have the same precision and they (PSG) had, and that’s the reason we haven’t won it (Champions League).”

Basically, the atmosphere, the high-stakes moment, and the tension got the best of Gabriel according to Arteta. However, Arteta himself must be criticized, as even if Gabriel was doing great in training, this was not the scenario or the space to put him in as this was the first penalty Gabriel had ever taken for the team.

Gabriel wasn’t the only one to miss the target during the penalty shootout

While all the blame is going towards Gabriel as it was the decisive penalty, he wasn’t the only one to miss his shot. In fact, there’s an argument to say Eberechi Eze’s missed penalty was even worse.

Eze took a slow, long run-in, then almost paused, made a quick jump and shot. However, PSG’s goalkeeper Matvey Safonov didn’t buy all the shenanigans and stayed focused, without giving away anything. That caused Eze to panic and make his shot almost unbalanced. He missed it wide. While Arteta said Arsenal practiced, missing the goal on two penalties is quite unacceptable.

Following the match, Declan Rice had a message for his teammates: “It’s a lottery. Some of the best teams ever have lost on penalties in finals, and we were on the receiving end.” Rice added. “We gave absolutely everything… we win together, and we lose together,” Declan Rice affirmed. And, for good reason, not becoming champions without losing a match must be incredibly tough.

He also demonstrated why he is the captain of this great team led by Mikel Arteta, showing his support to everyone and not letting anyone down, ensuring that everything they achieved this season would have been possible. “I’m so proud of the boys. We will be back. We love them and we are with them. Without them, we wouldn’t have won the Premier League. We have to be proud.”

“Gabriel, I have run out of words for him as a player and with Eze, he’s got crucial goals for us this season. It’s cruel, but we’ll take the positives and keep going.” Rice concluded.

The devastating penalty shootout

Here, two sides exist: the one that wins and emerges successful from that penalty shootout, and the one that loses it with players who missed their respective spot kicks, which is the case for Gabriel Magalhaes and Eberechi Eze, who, despite being key pieces in the team, could receive a lot of blame from the fans. And also be runner-up after finishing as unbeaten runners-up.

Gabriel Magalhaes shot the last of his team’s penalties over the bar to hand PSG a 4-3 shootout victory. Eberechi Eze also missed an earlier spot kick, but David Raya saved from Nuno Mendes to let Arsenal stay level.

Lucas Beraldo scored the last of PSG’s spot kicks, meaning Arsenal‘s defender had to convert to take it to sudden death, but he missed to spark celebrations from PSG players and fans inside Puskas Arena.

The other side of the coin

PSG, on the other hand, consecrate themselves as back-to-back champions of the competition, a club that chased it for so many years and struggled for years to get over the line in the Champions League despite huge investment from their Qatari owners.

But they have flipped the script under Luis Enrique to become only the second side in the Champions League era to defend the trophy. And without star names from the start, we consider them as such now entirely because of the development given to them by Luis Enrique, such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and even Ousmane Dembele himself, who is currently having his prime.

Following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain captured the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League title. With two Champions League medals now to his name, Dembele is drawing inevitable comparisons to the game’s greatest players.

At 29 years old, Lionel Messi had already secured four UEFA Champions League titles, all with Barcelona (2006, 2009, 2011, and 2015). By contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo had captured two Champions League medals at that same age—one with Manchester United in 2008 and another with Real Madrid in 2014—before embarking on his historic three-peat in his early 30s.

PSG can continue the dynasty

PSG manager Luis Enrique, who secured another UCL title in his career, has built a remarkably balanced squad in Paris. Blending veteran experience with emerging youth, the Spanish tactician has guided the French powerhouse to back-to-back Champions League titles since taking over the helm in 2023.

Luis Enrique’s first major statement as manager was allowing Kylian Mbappe to depart for Real Madrid. While many pundits believed the superstar’s exit would prove catastrophic, the club has instead captured the consecutive European crowns that ownership originally thought would only arrive with Mbappe on the roster.

In 2025, PSG came agonizingly close to completing one of the most dominant seasons in soccer history, missing out on the FIFA Club World Cup following a defeat to Chelsea. However, this latest Champions League triumph has fans fully believing that the dynasty will continue, with a historic three-peat firmly in sight for 2027.

Ousmane Dembele is the early frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or

By finding the back of the net in Budapest, Ousmane Dembele matched Cristiano Ronaldo in a UCL feat not seen since 2017. With another European trophy in hand, he is now aiming to retain the golden ball for a second consecutive year.

Following a sensational 2025 campaign, Dembele stands as the clear frontrunner to secure the Ballon d’Or once again. If he can replicate this club success with France at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, a starring role on the global stage would make an unassailable case for his second consecutive individual award.