Despite the recent weather, the lawn of the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille is in perfect condition and practical. The Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain, originally scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2025 at 8:00 pm, was postponed until Monday night due to the heavy rains that hit the region. This decision sparked tense discussions among the various stakeholders, including on the issue of lawn condition, which appears to be in good condition according to videos shared on social networks. The Olympique de Marseille would even have threatened the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) to initiate a procedure if the match had been rescheduled on another date.

The Classic’s postponement coincides with the Ballon d’Or ceremony, where the Paris Saint-Germain striker, Ousmane Dembélé, is a great favourite to win the prestigious prize. The Parisian fans plan to mobilize to celebrate this potential victory, meeting in front of the Théâtre du Châtelet after the match. This day is particularly important for PSG fans, who hope to see their player crowned and wish to express their support directly after the ceremony. The League, like the club, wanted to avoid a confrontation on Mondays because of this event.

The decision to postpone the Marseille-Paris match was part of the LFP’s rules, which provided for the resumption of a game interrupted by weather the next day at a schedule fixed by the league. Although the LFP wanted to avoid this situation, it had to give in to the desire of the Olympique de Marseille not to be disadvantaged. This situation highlights the challenges faced by organizers of sports competitions in the face of unpredictable weather conditions, and the importance of adapting to existing regulations to ensure fair competition.