Paris Saint-Germain will face FC Metz at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 9:05 PM local time. The match comes after PSG suffered a 3-1 defeat to Stade Rennais in their previous Ligue 1 outing, leaving them trailing Racing Club de Lens in the league standings.
The fixture takes on added significance for Paris Saint-Germain as it precedes a crucial Champions League playoff return leg against AS Monaco. A win against Metz is vital not only to regain the top spot in Ligue 1 but also to maintain momentum heading into the European competition. The Parc des Princes, with a capacity of 48,583, will host the match.
FC Metz, currently battling to avoid relegation, will view the trip to Paris as an opportunity to secure a significant upset. The team was recently defeated 3-1 by AJ Auxerre, and will be looking to improve their performance against one of the league’s top teams.
The match will be broadcast on Ligue 1+, with coverage beginning at 9:05 PM. Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to leverage their strong home record and attacking prowess, having scored 32 goals in 23 league games – the second-highest total in Ligue 1. However, Metz has also demonstrated a capacity to find the net, with 15 goals scored this season.
Key players for PSG include Vitinha, who has six assists, and Goncalves Neves, with five goals. For Metz, Habib Diallo and Gauthier Hein are crucial attacking threats, both having scored five goals each.
