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France Won’t Cancel Champions League Despite Partial Curfews

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Lecornu Allows Match

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the Champions League match will proceed with only partial curfews.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed there are no plans to cancel the game.
Police have arrested at least 2,400 people across France during the violent protests.
PSG miss left-back Nuno Mendes (thigh) and have other doubtful players.

Summary

DAZN Offers Canadian Package

Australian fans watch the match via Stan Sport, which holds rights to all 189 Champions League games this season.
In the United States, the game streams on Paramount+, TUDN and DAZN with kickoff at 12:00 PM Pacific.
Mexico viewers stream on Max and FOX, while Central American fans watch via ESPN.

History

Historical Context

The 1972 Munich Olympics, held in West Germany, were marred by a terrorist attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches. The German police detained over 2,000 suspects during the ensuing security sweep, while the International Olympic Committee imposed stricter venue protocols. Similarly, French police arrested at least 2,400 protesters before the Champions League match, yet Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says the game will proceed under curfews. How broadcasters like Stan Sport, Paramount+, and ESPN must balance live coverage with heightened security measures, echoing past demands for safer spectacles.

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Lecornu Allows Match

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the Champions League match will proceed with only partial curfews.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed there are no plans to cancel the game.
Police have arrested at least 2,400 people across France during the violent protests.
PSG miss left-back Nuno Mendes (thigh) and have other doubtful players.

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