Paris St-Germain have moved their season-opening Ligue 1 fixture away from their home stadium after summer heat waves rendered the Parc des Princes pitch unfit for play. French football authorities determined the playing surface had suffered severe damage and could not provide safe conditions for the match against Rennes, which will now take place in Brittany instead. PSG intends to install a replacement pitch before their next home game in early September.

The decision reflects the exceptional heat that swept western Europe this summer, with France recording its hottest day on average in late June and temperatures reaching nearly 41°C in Paris. The extreme weather carried significant public health consequences, contributing to a 30% increase in deaths across France during the heat wave period and a 62% rise in the Paris region alone. Other European clubs have faced similar infrastructure challenges; Spanish club Celta Vigo postponed their season opener after fungal growth damaged their pitch during sustained high temperatures.