Game week 3 of the new Ligue 1 season sees two sides that have taken maximum points so far this season battle it out on Sunday, as Lille host PSG.
Luis Enrique's Parisians ruthlessly dispatched Montpellier 6-0 last week at the Parc des Princes, with six different players getting on the scoresheet. Lille made it two wins on the spin with a convincing 2-0 victory over Angers.
LOSC Lille take on Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, Sept 1 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with kickoff set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time, making it a 7:45 p.m. BST start in the UK, a 2:45 p.m. ET or 11:45 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 4:45 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia early on Monday morning.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch game lives wherever you are in the world.
PSG and France striker Bradley Barcola has already hit three goals so far this season, including the opener for his side in the rout of Montpellier last weekend.
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How
to
watch
Lille
vs.
PSG
in
the
US
without
cable
Sunday's game is live on BeIn Sports, which holds broadcast rights for Ligue 1 matches in the US.
There are a number of options for watching BeIN. Several cable and satellite TV providers in the US offer the network as part of their channel lineup, including Dish Network, Optimum and Spectrum (the latter requiring $7 per month for the Sports View add-on).
If you're a cord-cutter, there's a whole host of streaming platforms that carry BeIN Sports.
On top of this, BeIN Sports Connect is the network's standalone streaming platform. You can log in with your cable or streaming service credentials if your provider has BeIN in the package. This allows you to stream live matches and other programming on various devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops and so on).
Make sure to check if BeIN Sports is included in the specific package or plan you are considering, as it might be part of a sports bundle or require an additional subscription.
How
to
watch
Ligue
1
from
anywhere
with
a
VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Ligue 1 matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
Livestream
Lille
vs.
PSG
in
Canada
As with the US, BeIN Sports is where it's at for fans of French soccer looking to watch this match in Canada, with the network holding the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 matches in the region this season.
BeIN Sports is available on select Canadian cable and satellite providers including Bell TV, Rogers and Shaw Direct, while cord-cutters can access BeIN through streaming service Fubo Canada.
Can
I
livestream
Lille
vs.
PSG
in
the
UK?
French football fans in the UK were left up in the air at the start of the season, following TNT Sport's decision not to renew broadcast rights for Ligue 1. Thankfully there's now at last an option for watching games live, with dedicated streaming platform Ligue 1 Pass now up and running and showing today's game live.
Can I livestream Lille vs. PSG in Australia?
No mainstream broadcaster currently owns the rights to show Ligue 1 football this season Down Under.
If you subscribe to an overseas streaming service that's showing the game, such as Fubo, a VPN service will allow you to change your online location, allowing you to watch your domestic coverage.