Widespread protests over rising living costs in France have severely disrupted the country's football schedule, leading to the postponement and rescheduling of several key matches across various leagues. The Professional Football League (LFP) announced changes at the request of public authorities, whose security resources are stretched thin by the civil unrest. In Ligue 1, Lyon's home game against Angers was moved to Sunday, while Nice and Lorient also saw their Saturday matches rescheduled to Friday and Monday, respectively.

Earlier, a Paris Saint-Germain versus Lyon clash was delayed from Sunday to Monday during the eighth round due to police concerns over potential violence, with Paris Saint-Germain securing a 2-0 victory. Beyond the top tier, Toulouse's match against Troyes and Montpellier's Ligue 2 fixture against Red Star were also affected. French football officials are now working to manage the logistical and security challenges to prevent further fixture congestion.