Lens-PSG Match Date Could Change Again Based on Liverpool’s Champions League Run

**Paris, France – March 2026:** The saga surrounding the rescheduling of the much-anticipated match between Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continues to unfold with new developments. Originally slated for April 11, the fixture has been postponed to May 13. However, this date might change again, depending on PSG’s performance in the **UEFA Champions League**.

Uncertain schedule tied to PSG’s Champions League journey

On Thursday, the Professional Football League’s board decided to delay this crucial Ligue 1 clash, moving it from its initial April date to mid-May. The match is significant, as it could potentially decide the French championship title. Yet, according to reliable sources, the date remains tentative.

• If PSG triumphs over Liverpool and advances to the semifinals, the match will hold on May 13.

• Should PSG face elimination, the game could be rescheduled to Wednesday, May 6.

Lens-PSG: Match timing influenced by Liverpool’s fate

The Champions League semifinals are set for May 5 and 6. If PSG, led by manager Luis Enrique, fails to progress past Liverpool, it will open up a free slot in their otherwise congested calendar, allowing for an earlier fixture against Lens.

**Lens, however, remains dissatisfied** with how the league has handled the situation. The club’s president, Joseph Oughourlian, has expressed his discontent to league president Vincent Labrune, criticizing the decision for **”significantly disrupting Lens’ schedule.”**