Paris Saint-Germain Requests Postponement of Nantes Match to Prepare for Chelsea Clash

Paris Saint-Germain has submitted an official request to postpone their Ligue 1 match against Nantes, originally scheduled for the weekend of March 14, 2026. The document, sent to the French Football League, seeks to reschedule the fixture for the week commencing April 20, 2026, pending prior approval from Nantes.

The Parisian club aims to fully concentrate on its preparations for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Chelsea. In this context, the French Football League confirmed in its official statement that the club approached the League's board of directors "in order to prepare in the best conditions for its double confrontation with Chelsea in the Champions League," adding that a final decision on the request would be issued as soon as possible.

The encounter with the London club holds paramount importance for Paris Saint-Germain, with the second leg set to take place on March 17, 2026, at Stamford Bridge. Amidst this busy schedule, the club hopes to avoid domestic fixture congestion before traveling to England for the decisive continental clash, ensuring the full physical and technical readiness of its players.

This match is part of the 26th round of Ligue 1. While Paris Saint-Germain awaits an official response, other clubs participating in European competitions, namely Lille, Lyon, and Strasbourg, will play their domestic matches on Sunday, March 15, 2026, without any changes to their previously scheduled dates.