How to watch Ligue 1 in Russia

Okko Sports is the official home of Ligue 1 in Russia, after the subscription-based streaming platform agreed a deal with the French Football Federation until the end of the 2026-27 season.

The deal, which began in 2024, includes live streaming options of every Ligue 1 match each game week, with live Russian commentary available for all games.

Okko’s coverage of Ligue 1 is not limited to live match coverage, either. The streaming platform also offers fans full match replays, highlights, interviews, features and regular magazine shows to keep subscribers informed on the league.

To be able to watch Ligue 1 on Okko Sports, fans must have an active paid subscription with Okko Sports. Payment options vary, but typically, there are options to pay either on a monthly or annual basis.

To stream Ligue 1 content on Okko Sports, subscribers can either access the platform via a web browser or download the Okko Sports app onto iOS and Android devices.

Select Ligue 1 matches are broadcast live in Europe, including Georgia and Turkey, and Israel on the French-language network TV5MONDE Europe. The channel is available in over 40 countries, including Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the Scandinavian nations.

Fans in Europe and select neighboring countries can watch one live Ligue 1 fixture on Saturdays on TV5MONDE Europe, along with additional French top-flight programming. This includes "L'avant-match," a pre-match show that previews upcoming rounds in detail, covering the latest information, key games, predicted lineups, players to watch, and more.

TV5MONDE Europe viewers can also enjoy "Foot!," a weekly Ligue 1 roundup recapping highlights and goals from games played on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Additionally, the "Portraits de joueurs" (Player Portraits) show revisits memorable players who have graced Ligue 1.

TV5MONDE Europe is accessible via free satellite and pay-TV operators in the region, including ASTRA 1L, SKY Germany, Magenta TV, Telia, Movistar+, Organe, Vodafone TV, Ziggo, NOS, and Digiturk, among others. Many of these operators offer the French-language channel in high definition (HD).

Furthermore, viewers in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland can stream TV5MONDE Europe online for free at europe.tv5monde.com/en/live. This allows fans to watch live Ligue 1 matches on smart TVs, PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones through a web browser. Additionally, viewers can cast TV5MONDE Europe from a laptop to a TV screen using an HDMI cable or Chromecast.

In Russia, fans can watch live Ligue 1 matches on Bet365, available on both TV and streaming platforms. Coverage is confirmed for seasons 2024-2027.