Will it be continued participation in Ligue 1 or a bitter descent to Ligue 2? On Friday, May 29, 2026, OGC Nice will host the decisive return leg of their playoff against Saint-Etienne at the Allianz Riviera. This encounter carries immense weight for the red and black club, standing just 90 minutes away from potential relegation. Following a goalless draw in the first leg, everything hinges on this final confrontation. Here’s where and when to tune into this critical match.

Tune in on Ligue 1 + or beIN Sports

Two formidable teams will battle for a single coveted spot in France’s top-tier football league. This Friday evening, OGC Nice will face Saint-Etienne in the crucial return leg of their playoff. With the first match ending in a 0-0 stalemate, the entire fate of both clubs will be determined within the allotted 90 minutes.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8:45 PM CET. Just like the first leg, the match will be broadcast live across the Ligue 1 + network and on beIN Sports.

It is important to note that this match will proceed without any spectators. The LFP Disciplinary Commission imposed a sanction of two total closed-door matches on OGC Nice following a pitch invasion by supporters and damage to equipment at the conclusion of their previous match against FC Metz.