Friday night Ligue 1 returns to the Stade Louis-II as Monaco prepare to host Lens in a Matchday 5 fixture with both teams set for an early-season test on the Mediterranean coast.
The match will be played on Friday, 18 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 local time.
Both sides have confirmed their line-ups and the players have taken to the pitch to begin their pre-match warm-up routines.
Monaco welcome Lens for Matchday 5
Monaco will look to make home advantage count at the Stade Louis-II, where Lens arrive for one of the opening games of the fifth round of the Ligue 1 season.
The fixture is part of the 2026-27 French top-flight campaign and comes under the lights in Monaco, offering both clubs an opportunity to build momentum in the first weeks of the season.
Match details
| Fixture | Competition | Date | Kick-off | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco vs Lens | Ligue 1, Matchday 5 | Friday, 18 September 2026 | 20:45 | Stade Louis-II |
