Tonight, the AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) squad welcomes OGC Nice to the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard for the pivotal first leg of the Ligue 1 promotion playoff. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the match schedule and broadcasting details.

This encounter marks the opening round of a critical two-legged battle, determining a coveted spot in Ligue 1 or a relegation to Ligue 2. Following a disrupted schedule due to the Coupe de France final, AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) is set to host OGC Nice this Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at their home ground, the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
In a significant development, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has issued a decree prohibiting travel for OGC Nice football club supporters, impacting the atmosphere of this crucial fixture.
Ligue 1 + and BeIN Sports Broadcast
The highly anticipated clash kicks off at 8:45 PM (20h45). Fans can catch all the action live on both Ligue 1 + and BeIN Sports channels.
For the eighth time this season, the legendary Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, affectionately known as ‘Le Chaudron,’ is completely sold out for this momentous fixture. On the ASSE side, despite earlier doubts, Ben Old has been confirmed in the 22-player squad for ‘Les Verts’. Meanwhile, OGC Nice will be without their key forward, Elye Wahi, who is sidelined for the match.
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