Coupe de France 2025-2026: Comprehensive Preview of the 16th Round Matches and Broadcasts

The 16th round of the Coupe de France 2025-2026 is set to unfold from January 10 to January 13, 2026, bringing high drama with clashes between Ligue 1 powerhouses and lower-tier teams. This stage features 16 Ligue 1 clubs, 9 from Ligue 2, and several amateur teams including Montreuil FC and Bayeux FC, who embody the tournament's underdog spirit.

Attention is drawn particularly to high-profile matchups such as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hosting Paris FC on January 12 at 21:00, a Paris derby marking their second meeting of the week following a recent Ligue 1 encounter. Olympique de Marseille (OM) concludes the round facing Bayeux FC at Stade Michel-d'Ornano on January 13, an intriguing clash with the amateur side visiting the prominent Marseille squad.

The round also features notable Ligue 1 matchups—such as Lille against Lyon on January 11 at 21:00 and Nantes versus Nice on the same day at 18:00—highlighting the competitive intensity among top-flight teams. Earlier fixtures kick off on January 10 with a multiplex starting at 15:30, featuring US Orléans against AS Monaco and Montreuil FC taking on Amiens, showcasing the blend of professional and amateur levels within the tournament.

Broadcast coverage is comprehensive with all matches available live on beIN SPORTS. Select key games, including the Paris derby, are also broadcast on France TV, ensuring broad accessibility. The tournament’s schedule strategically spans four consecutive nights from Saturday to Tuesday, with no matches on Friday, allowing full focus on the cup ties before European competitions resume.

According to Orange Sports, the French Football Federation uses this break in the calendar effectively to spotlight the Coupe de France, with the draw for the eighth finals set during the broadcast of the Bayeux-OM match.

This phase of the Coupe de France promises exciting football and potential surprises as amateurs challenge elite clubs, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcomes and the march toward the prestigious final stages of the competition.