Coupe de France 8th Round: Key Matchups and Live Broadcasts Highlight Weekend Football Action

The eighth round of the 2025 Coupe de France is underway this weekend from November 28 to 30, featuring gripping matchups across France and live broadcasts that bring the excitement to fans nationwide. This stage narrows the competition to 46 clubs before Ligue 1 teams join in the 32nd finals after the winter break.

One of the highlighted fixtures is the battle between US Écotay Moingt, a Regional 3 team, and Ligue 2 side AS Saint-Étienne, broadcast by beIN Sports on Saturday at 20:30. This match represents a critical opportunity for the lower-league Écotay Moingt to advance further in the prestigious tournament. France Télévisions will also air three games including the clash between Sarreguemines FC (R1) and AS Nancy Lorraine (L2) on Friday at 20:00, as well as games featuring smaller clubs like Croix Football versus Geldar de Kourou and AS Le Gosier against CMS Oissel on Saturday.

Notably, the regional derby between FC Annecy and Grenoble Foot 38 (GF 38) on November 28 at Parc des Sports adds local fervor to the cup weekend. Annecy supporters are hopeful following their team’s strong recent league performances and their deep run to the semi-finals in 2023. Coach Laurent Guyot underscored the derby's intensity and cup significance, emphasizing that a victory would lead Annecy to face a Ligue 1 opponent in the next round.

Amiens SC, despite struggling with four consecutive league defeats and key player absences, are the favorites against Sainte Anne Reims on Saturday at 14:00. Head coach Omar Daf sees the game as a platform for younger players to showcase their talents and stresses the importance of respect in football following recent negative incidents during matches.

Meanwhile, preparations build for the Ladoumègue clash between SO Romorantin and Blois Foot on November 29. Xavier Dudoit, Romorantin’s sports director, recalls historic cup battles and highlights a landmark victory against Rennes in club history, anticipating a thrilling encounter fueled by increasing fan and media attention.

With these pivotal matches and broad media coverage, the Coupe de France’s eighth round promises compelling football drama, serving as a proving ground for many clubs eager to make memorable cup runs this season.