How to Watch Auxerre vs. Lorient: Stream Ligue 1 Live, TV Channel

Ligue 1 newcomer Lorient will announce its return to the top tier of French soccer with a visit to Auxerre on Sunday

Lorient’s absence from Ligue 1 proved to be short-lived as the club makes a comeback in the top flight this Sunday, opening the new campaign on the road to Auxerre a little more than one year after being relegated. Les Merlus unleashed their wrath upon the Ligue 2 competition last term and soared to first place at the first time of asking, while Auxerre impressed with an 11th-place finish in the top flight. Sunday’s showdown at the Stade de l’Abbe Deschamps presents Lorient with an early opportunity to make an impression among France’s elite, while Auxerre will be out to put the new boys back in their place.

How to Watch Auxerre vs. Lorient Today

Game Date: August 17, 2025

Start Time: 11:15 a.m. ET

Location: Stade de l’Abbe Deschamps, Auxerre, France

TV: beIN SPORTS Xtra En Español

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Lorient put the finishing touches on its run to the Ligue 2 title after throttling Martigues 5-1 on the final day of last season, finishing two points above fellow promoted outfit Paris FC.

Teenager Eli Kroupi bagged a brace to help put Les Merlus ahead, while Sambou Soumano came off the bench to contribute two goals of his own, with the fans showing their support en masse at a critical juncture:

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— Veuillez nous désagrément pour le excuser. (@AimRike) May 11, 2025

But the competition is due to step up a couple of notches in the Burgundy region, even if Lorient has gone undefeated in its last two visits to this ground.

The most recent of those came in September 2022 when Olivier Pantaloni’s side managed to bag a 3-1 away win over Auxerre, a season that ended with the latter being cast out of Ligue 1.

Auxerre will hope to avoid any such negative omens this time around, hoping to turn a corner in attack after failing to score in any of their last three pre-season friendlies.

What Time Is The Ligue 1 Game Between Auxerre and Lorient?

The Auxerre and Lorient game will take place on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:05 a.m. ET. Tune in and catch some scintillating soccer action.

What Channel Is The Auxerre and Lorient Game On?

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