At a Glance
- PSG hosts Lille on Friday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. ET after shocking Coupe de France exit
- beIN Sports holds US broadcast rights; multiple streaming options available
- Lille can become genuine title contenders with victory at Parc des Princes
- Why it matters: Match shapes Ligue 1 title race as PSG looks to recover from historic upset
Paris Saint-Germain faces a critical test against LOSC Lille following their stunning Coupe de France elimination. The match takes place Friday, Jan. 16 at Parc des Princes, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. CET local time.
PSG Seeks Redemption After Cup Shock
Luis Enrique’s squad suffered a humiliating 1-0 defeat to local rivals Paris FC on Monday, marking one of the club’s most embarrassing cup exits in recent memory. The manager hopes this setback will motivate his players as they attempt to close the gap on league leaders RC Lens.
The timing proves crucial. PSG currently trails Lens at the top of Ligue 1, while fourth-placed Lille eyes a potential title surge with victory in Paris. The reverse fixture in October ended 1-1, with Ethan Mbappé scoring a late equalizer for Lille against his former club.
US Streaming Options
American viewers can access the match through beIN Sports, which holds exclusive Ligue 1 broadcast rights. Cord-cutters have multiple streaming platform options.
YouTube TV carries beIN Sports through its Sports Plus add-on. The base package costs $83 monthly, with the sports add-on requiring an additional $11 monthly fee.
Sling TV offers beIN through its Sports Extra add-on for either Orange or Blue packages. Monthly rates start at $46, with the add-on costing $11. Combined Orange + Blue packages cost $61 monthly, with Sports Extra priced at $15 for this tier.
Fubo provides beIN Sports starting at $85 monthly, appealing particularly to soccer enthusiasts with its sports-focused channel lineup.
beIN Sports Connect serves as the network’s standalone streaming platform, accessible with cable or streaming service credentials from providers including beIN packages.
International Viewing Options
Canada: beIN Sports holds broadcast rights through providers including Bell TV, Rogers and Shaw Direct. Fubo Canada offers streaming access at CA$15 monthly for the first three months when paid quarterly, increasing to CA$28 monthly thereafter.
United Kingdom: Fans can choose between Ligue 1 Pass, offering every match live for £10 monthly, or Prime Video pay-per-view for £2.49 per match without requiring Prime membership.
Australia: No mainstream broadcaster currently holds Ligue 1 rights for the current season.
VPN Considerations
Travelers abroad can potentially access home streaming services using VPNs, which encrypt traffic and may prevent ISP throttling. VPNs remain legal in the US and Canada for legitimate privacy purposes.
However, streaming platforms may restrict VPN usage for region-specific content. Users should verify service terms before attempting to bypass geographical restrictions, as some platforms block access when detecting VPN usage.
ExpressVPN offers service starting at $3.49 monthly on two-year plans, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The service operates over 3,000 servers across 105 countries with recent tests showing 18% speed loss.
Match Stakes
The fixture carries significant implications for both clubs. PSG needs victory to maintain pressure on Lens, while Lille can stake their title credentials with three points in Paris.
Lille’s fourth-place position makes them genuine contenders, particularly given their resilience in October’s 1-1 draw. Ethan Mbappé’s late goal in that match demonstrated Lille’s ability to compete with the French giants.
For PSG, the match represents more than three points. Following their cup humiliation, the squad must prove their mental fortitude and championship credentials under Enrique’s leadership.
Key Takeaways
- PSG faces Lille at 3 p.m. ET following shocking cup defeat to Paris FC
- beIN Sports provides US coverage through multiple streaming platforms
- Lille can strengthen title ambitions with victory at Parc des Princes
- International viewers have country-specific streaming options available
