AS Monaco open Ligue 1 campaign away at Le Havre
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco travel to Le Havre on Sunday afternoon for the opening fixture of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season, with confidence and early momentum the prize.
AS Monaco begin their Ligue 1 season on Sunday at 17h15 with an away trip to Le Havre, a fixture that carries more weight than a typical opening-day encounter. The two sides met in the same slot last season, making this a direct opportunity for the squad to settle a score and set a tone before returning to the Principality.
The coaching staff have been clear that the group needs to assert itself as a collective from the first whistle. Performing against sides who defend deep and work hard on the counter has not always been Monaco's strong suit in recent campaigns, and Le Havre are well-organised in that mould.
For supporters based in Monaco, the match kicks off at 17h15 and will be broadcast on DAZN. A winning start would lift spirits ahead of the first home fixture at the Stade Louis II and give the squad a platform to build on through the early weeks of the season.