Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs. FC Barcelona, kickoff time and TV schedule

The Paris Saint-Germain kicks off its opening round of the Champions League with clashes against Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City, before taking on FC Barcelona. It sets the tone for a campaign that runs through January, packed with heavyweight fixtures, including the Catalan side – a familiar foe for the Paris club. The match is to be televised live on Canal+ on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9 p.m., at the stadium if you have the pass, in the Parisian bars or from home!

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What restrictions apply to entering the Parc des Princes?

For the match, the decree No. 2026-01326 prohibits parking from Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:00 a.m. in several streets and sections around the Parc des Princes, spanning Paris 16th arrondissement and Boulogne-Billancourt. The affected zones notably include rue Nungesser-et-Coli, allée Charles-Brennus, avenue du Parc-des-Princes and rue du Commandant-Guilbaud.

Traffic will also be restricted from 5 p.m. on October 20 to 1 a.m. on October 21, in the streets and sections of streets described in Article 2. Check the lists and maps attached to the order before driving into the neighborhood: the parking and traffic boundaries are not the same.

After two incredible Champions League campaigns for PSG over the last two years, clinching the title for the first time in club history and then doing it again in quick succession, the Paris side will try to repeat the feat, now regarded as one of the tournament’s favorites. In this third edition of the revamped European competition, the Parisians will face this tough opponent in the heart of the Parc des Princes.

Still at the top of La Liga, regarded as one of the title contenders and formidable, the Catalan club no longer looks as intimidating to PSG, the specter of a rout now seeming distant, as the Parisians have since beaten them many times, notably in their clash during the 2023/24 season. Paris Saint-Germain must win every remaining match to stay ahead and claw back the points.

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