Under Roberto De Zerbi, Olympique de Marseille is set to dominate headlines across two full seasons. The club’s domestic schedule, cup commitments, and a return to the UEFA Champions League mean there’s a lot of football to follow – and a lot of ways to watch it.
Domestic and European Campaigns
The 2024‑25 Ligue 1 season kicked off on 16 August 2024 and runs through 17 May 2025. Marseille will play 38 league games, facing every other French top‑flight side twice. Early results have been a mixed bag: wins over Brest, Toulouse, Nice, Lyon, Montpellier and Nantes contrast with losses to Strasbourg, PSG and Auxerre. Kick‑off times range from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CET, with most weekend fixtures scheduled for early afternoon.
Looking ahead to 2025‑26, Marseille has secured a spot in the Champions League, joining PSG, Monaco and Brest as French representatives. The group stage features heavyweights such as Ajax Amsterdam, Sporting CP, Atalanta, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Club Brugge and Union Saint‑Gilloise. Matches run from September 2025 to January 2026, with the Orange Vélodrome hosting all home ties.
In addition to the league, the club will contest the Coupe de France. The knockout format pits Marseille against teams from all levels of French football, culminating in a final at the Stade de France. Those games add extra TV content, especially when the Olympians progress to the later rounds.
How to Watch Marseille in the United States
U.S. viewers have three main avenues to follow the action. Olympique de Marseille TV schedule is covered by beIN Sports for Ligue 1 fixtures, while ESPN holds the rights to Champions League matches. Both networks air games on their linear channels and stream them through their respective apps.
- beIN Sports: Cable and satellite providers carry the channel; the beIN Sports+ streaming service offers an over‑the‑top option for cord‑cutters.
- ESPN/ESPN+: All Champions League evenings appear on ESPN, ESPN2 or the ESPN+ platform. The app provides on‑demand replays and highlights.
- Sling Orange + World Sports Mini: The most budget‑friendly bundle. It includes Orange (beIN Sports), ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and even The Disney Channel. The package works on Sling TV’s app, Roku, Apple TV and most smart TVs.
For fans in the UK or Europe, Sky Sports delivers live scores, match statistics and highlight reels. Their online portal lets you filter by date, competition or team, ensuring no Marseille moment slips by.
Whether you’re watching from a living room couch or a mobile device, the spread of broadcasters means you can tailor the experience to your budget and preferred platform. Keep an eye on the official club calendar for exact dates, times and channel numbers, and set reminders – the season is packed with high‑stakes clashes that deserve a front‑row seat.
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