Ligue 1 Fixtures: Marseille vs. Havre AC Kickoff, TV and Team News

Updated October 25, 2026: Olympique de Marseille is scheduled to host Havre AC in Ligue 1 Matchday 8 on Sunday, October 25, at the CEPAC Vélodrome. Kickoff is 5:15 p.m. in Marseille, Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00), or 16:15 UTC. The official Havre AC event page and Marseille ticket listing show the same date, venue, and start time. The LFP’s latest rescheduling notice moves Paris Saint-Germain vs. Olympique Lyonnais to Monday, October 26, at 8:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00); it does not announce a change to Marseille’s match.

The league’s match-specific viewing guide assigns OM–Havre to Ligue 1+ 5 in France. A pre-match Ligue 1 preview published October 24 lists provisional absences and returns for both teams, but those notes are not the final team sheets and do not explain every absence. Check the clubs’ official channels close to kickoff for confirmed lineups.

Marseille vs. Havre AC: kickoff, venue and broadcast

The time-zone label matters because France changes from summer time to standard time on the morning of the match. The government’s Service-Public notice says clocks go back from 3:00 a.m. CEST to 2:00 a.m. CET on Sunday, October 25. Marseille is therefore on CET (UTC+01:00) at kickoff, rather than CEST (UTC+02:00). International viewers can use 16:15 UTC as the reference time and convert it for their own location.

The Havre AC event page identifies the fixture as Matchday 8 at the CEPAC Vélodrome on October 25 at 5:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00). The Marseille ticket listing gives the same event details. The LFP’s October 23 rescheduling notice confirms that PSG–OL was moved to Monday because of a prefectural order concerning that game. That separate decision does not change the Marseille–Havre kickoff listed by the clubs.

Where to watch the Ligue 1 fixture

The LFP’s Matchday 8 viewing guide names Ligue 1+ 5 for OM–Havre at 5:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00). The league’s television schedule also lists Marseille among the Sunday 5:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) fixtures on Ligue 1+. These are French service details; viewers elsewhere should check the authorized broadcaster or streaming service available in their country, since a French channel number may not match another provider’s lineup.

Use the official Ligue 1 match center or the clubs’ match-day channels for confirmed starting lineups, substitutions, and the result. The league’s probable-lineup article is an advance preview, not a team sheet. Until a club publishes its lineup, projected selections and availability notes should remain provisional.

Team news: provisional absences and returns

The LFP’s probable-lineup preview, published October 24, lists Alexi Koum and Cornelius as absent for Marseille, Moumbagna as uncertain, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg as returning. For Havre AC, it lists Mambimbi, Zagadou, Mpasi, Jelert, and Thierno Pembélé as absent, with Seko returning. The same preview includes projected starting elevens, but it labels them as probable compositions rather than confirmed selections.

These are availability notes from the league’s pre-match coverage, not a complete medical report. The preview does not provide a reason for each player’s status, so an absence should not automatically be described as an injury or suspension. Its OM–HAC section does not name a player as suspended. Check for any later club or league announcement, then rely on the official team sheets for the final status and starting players.

What is at stake in Matchday 8?

The LFP’s Matchday 8 preview places Marseille ninth and Havre AC eighteenth after seven league matches. Marseille enters with two consecutive Ligue 1 wins and seven goals across those victories, and will be looking for a third straight league win. Havre is still seeking its first league victory of the season and has lost its last three matches. The league preview also notes that Marseille played in the Europa League on Thursday, leaving a short turnaround before the Sunday fixture.

Those records give the home side a chance to build momentum, while Havre can use the trip to pursue its first league points of the campaign. Form and table position describe the situation before kickoff; they do not determine the result. Marseille will need to turn possession and home support into chances, while Havre will aim to stay compact and make its opportunities count.

The recent head-to-head record favors Marseille. The LFP preview says OM has won its last 12 meetings with Havre across all competitions, while Havre has won only once in the teams’ last 27 meetings. It also notes that the Normans have not beaten Marseille in a league match since April 30, 1988. The streak adds historical context, but the current match remains a new contest and does not guarantee that the pattern will continue.

Getting to the CEPAC Vélodrome

Supporters should check their ticket section before choosing a transit stop. Marseille’s transport operator RTM says the Jean Bouin stand and Virage Nord are accessed through Rond-Point du Prado on Metro 2. Tribune Ganay and Virage Sud use Sainte-Marguerite Dromel, served by Metro 2 and Tram 3. After the match, those same sector-based routes apply for leaving the stadium. RTM says Pèrier Metro station closes after the final whistle for security reasons.

Havre AC’s away-supporter information says the visitor section opens at 3:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) and directs supporters to Gate 20, with Gate 4 designated for visitors with disabilities. The club recommends arriving early, says there is no visitor parking beside the stadium, and advises supporters to use parking near the beaches and walk to the away section or take the metro. It also warns that departure from the visitor section may involve a wait of at least 45 minutes after the game. Check RTM’s event-day travel notice and traffic updates before setting out, and follow staff instructions at the stadium.

Fixture summary

Olympique de Marseille is scheduled to host Havre AC at the CEPAC Vélodrome on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Kickoff is 5:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00), or 16:15 UTC, and the LFP’s match-specific guide lists Ligue 1+ 5 in France. The league’s October 24 preview provides provisional team-availability notes, while the clubs’ official lineups remain the final source for who will play. Supporters attending can use RTM’s section-by-section transit guidance and the visitor instructions published by Havre AC. Check official club and league channels for any late schedule notice, confirmed team sheets, and live match updates.