Stade Rennais vs Marseille: season starts on Friday at Roazhon Park!
On August 14th, 2025, Stade Rennais opens the Ligue 1 season against Olympique Marseille at Roazhon Park. Kick-off is at 8:45 p.m.

Stade Rennais vs Marseille: season starts on Friday at Roazhon Park!
On Friday, August 14, 2025, the time has come: Stade Rennais opens the new Ligue 1 season with an exciting duel against Olympique de Marseille. The venue for this highly anticipated clash is Roazhon Park and fans can look forward to an 8.45pm kick-off. The match will be broadcast live on Radio ICI Armorique, commented by the two experts François Rauzy and Gaël Danic. To get you in the mood, there will also be a quiz about the start of the Stade Rennais season - everyone can test their knowledge and have fun here.
Ligue 1, officially known as Ligue 1 McDonald's, is the top professional football league in France. This season, 18 clubs are taking part, and each team will play a total of 34 games - twice against each opponent. Not to be forgotten is the special system of climbing up and down, which keeps the tension high until the end. A lot has changed since it was founded in 1932, when the league was still called National, but the enthusiasm for football remains strong.
A look at the league
Traditionally the season runs from August to May, with a two-week Christmas holiday, and most games take place on weekends. Ligue 1 has become particularly important in recent years and is now in fifth place among the European leagues. The league receives particular attention through the financial monitoring carried out by the DNCG to ensure that the clubs operate in sound economic conditions.
The history of Ligue 1 is rich in traditions. Paris Saint-Germain has dominated the league, especially since it was bought by Qatar Sports Investments in 2012, and stars like Zlatan Ibrahimović and Kylian Mbappé have also contributed to their popularity. PSG is the most successful club with a total of 13 championships. The record for most consecutive titles belongs to Lyon, who won seven championships between 2002 and 2008.
An important opening game
Of course, the upcoming opening game will also receive special attention: the game between Stade Rennais and Olympique de Marseille could turn out to be a key moment of the season. Marseille themselves have a long history in Ligue 1, including four consecutive championships in the early 1990s. Interest is high, not only among loyal supporters, but also among football fans in general. The atmosphere at Roazhon Park is sure to be electric.
A small highlight on the side: The opponents from Marseille are not only known for their sporting achievements, but also for their passionate fans, who create an incredible atmosphere. This season is sure to be exciting and teams will be pushing hard to get to the top of the table early on.
So if you want to get together with friends or family to watch the game on this exciting Friday evening, know that it's taking place at Roazhon Park and will be broadcast live - a perfect opportunity to experience the exhilarating atmosphere of Ligue 1.
What is fascinating is the fact that the league also offers numerous opportunities for international competitions: the four best teams can qualify for the UEFA Champions League, which is a real dream goal for many clubs. The Europa League and the Conference League are also waiting for their participants from Ligue 1.
Ultimately, Ligue 1 is not only a place for sporting competition, but also a spectacle for millions of fans who are captivated every week. And the start of the season is already on everyone's lips!