14.06.2019 14:30 h

PSG to kick off Ligue 1 title defence against Nimes

Paris Saint-Germain will start their bid for a third successive Ligue 1 title with a home match against Nimes, after next season's fixtures were announced on Friday.

Thomas Tuchel's side will begin their league campaign at the Parc des Princes on the weekend of August 10-11, with Monaco facing Lyon in the pick of the opening round of matches.

PSG, who will be hoping to finally reach a maiden Champions League final next term, host bitter rivals Marseille on the weekend of October 26-27.