PSG Ligue 1 opener moved over state of Parc des Princes pitch

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s opening match of their Ligue 1 title defense has been moved to scheduled visitors Rennes' Roazhon Park ground due to the poor condition of the European champions' pitch. PSG were originally due to host Rennes at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, although the date and time of the match has not been changed.

The capital side confirmed that the latest heatwave in the Paris region this summer has sharply accelerated the deterioration of the Parc des Princes pitch. The club added that the pitch would be replaced before the home game against AS Monaco on September 4.