This season will be the 86th year of French top flight football and the 21st season since the top division was renamed as Ligue 1 in 2002 For the first time since the late 1990's and early 2000's (1997-2002), the league will now feature 18 teams instead of 20.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the 2023-24 Ligue 1 campaign.
Where can I watch 2023-24 Ligue 1 season games live on TV?
Fans in the USA have a wide range of choices to follow Ligue 1 live on TV thanks to a long-term collaboration between Ligue 1 and beIN Sports, which offers games on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS XTRA.
Spanish speakers can check out beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español.
Meanwhile, here are some viewing options if you live in one of these countries:
France: Canal+ Sport360
Canada: beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español
United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate
Australia: beIN SPORTS
Where can I stream live Ligue 1 games online for the 2023-24 season?
For viewers in the USA, the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season is available to live-stream via the following options: beIN SPORTS CONNECT and Fanatiz USA.
Fanatiz USA is also an option for Spanish-speakers, while fuboTV will live stream games in both English and Spanish.
Here are some live-streaming options if you live in one of these countries:
France: Amazon Prime Video
Canada: fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, Fanatiz Canada
United Kingdom: discovery+ App, discovery
Australia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Which team have won more titles in Ligue 1 history?
PSG are the most successful side in Ligue 1 history. Les Parisiens have won 11 titles to date, more than any other side.
What club will start the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season as defending champions?
PSG are the reigning champions of Ligue 1 and will be seeking to make it a 12th title by successfully defending their crown.
Which teams were promoted for the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season?
Le Havre and Metz are the two teams back in Ligue 1, with Le Havre making their first appearance in the top flight in 14 years while Metz are back after a one year absence.
Which teams were relegated after the end of the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season?
Due to the league being reduced from 20 to 18 teams, four teams ended up being relegated at the end of the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season. The four sides who will be featuring in Ligue 2 for the 2023-24 campaign are: Auxerre, Ajaccio, Angers, and Troyes.
Which Ligue 1 teams will involved in European competitions during the 2023-24 season?
Ligue 1 will have a total of six teams involved in European competition this season. They are as follows:
Champions League: PSG, Lens, Marseille
Europa League: Toulouse, Rennes
Europa Conference League: Lille
When does the 2023-24 Ligue 1 campaign begin?
The 2023-24 Ligue 1 campaign will begin on Friday, August 11, 2023, with Nice vs Lille as the season opener.
When is the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season scheduled to end?
The 2023-24 Ligue 1 season is scheduled to end on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
For further information, please refer to our bespoke Ligue 1 page here.
