The 2026-2027 season of Ligue 1, the top-tier football league in France, has been underway since late August. The fifth round of the season features a notable match between AS Monaco and FC Lens. Monaco has had a busy start, including a high-stakes game against Paris-SG in the third round, while Lens is aiming to build on their strong beginning to the campaign. The match between Monaco and Lens is set to take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:45 p.m. French time. This game, along with all other matches in each round, will be broadcast exclusively on Ligue 1+, the official streaming platform of the league. Ligue 1+ is the sole channel for all matches in the 2026-2027 season, meaning no other television or streaming service will show any of the nine matches played each week. To watch the games, fans must subscribe to Ligue 1+. The platform is accessible through various devices, including connected TVs, computers, smartphones, and tablets, depending on the chosen distributor. Subscribers can access the service through several platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Molotov, DAZN, and Orange. These are not broadcasters themselves but rather resellers of access to the Ligue 1+ channel. Subscription prices and user interfaces vary by distributor, but currently, Amazon and Molotov offer competitive deals for annual subscriptions. The fifth round of Ligue 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2026, with six matches set to be played. All matches will begin at 3:00 p.m. French time, except for one, which will start at 5:15 p.m. The matches include Paris FC vs. Strasbourg, Angers vs. Troyes, Le Mans vs. Lorient, Lyon vs. Rennes, and Toulouse vs. Le Havre. All of these games will be broadcast exclusively on Ligue 1+. For viewers unsure about their equipment, Ligue 1+ is compatible with most modern connected televisions. On mobile devices, users can access the service through the apps of their chosen distributor, such as Amazon or Molotov. Those who prefer to watch on their phones or tablets can refer to guides on how to stream television content on these devices for helpful tips.