Reims vs PSG live stream: how to watch Messi's debut online from anywhere

Neymar and Lionel Messi training for PSG

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Ligue 1 leaders PSG make a short trip east to la Cité des Sacres where they'll face 12th placed Stade de Reims, and there's only one topic on everyone's minds: can Óscar García's men make it four draws out of four? There's also the not insignificant matter of Lionel Messi's PSG debut, the Argentine icon expected to make his first appearance for Les Parisiens after his messy Barcelona exit. Read on to find out how to watch Ligue 1 online and get a Reims vs PSG live stream from anywhere.

Reims vs PSG live stream

Date: Sunday, August 29

Kick-off time: 8.45pm CEST / 7.45pm BST / 2.45pm ET / 11.45am PT / 4.45am AEST

Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims, France

FREE live stream: Amazon Prime Video (FR) | Telecinco (ES) | Kayo Sports Freebie (AUS)

Global live streams: BT Sport (UK) | beIN Sports via Sling TV / Fubo FREE trial (US)

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Reims is a fitting setting for Messi's PSG bow, the city's magnificent cathedral being the historical site for the coronation of the kings of France.

And it hasn't taken long for an almighty struggle to erupt in PSG's corridors of power, Kylian Mbappe openly looking for a route out of a club where he fears, with reason, that his exploits may be overshadowed by Neymar and Messi.

But how we'd all love to see that megastar trio link up, at least once.

That decision lies in the hands of Maurico Pochettino, the presser extraordinaire who now finds himself in charge of a fantasy forward line that isn't so fond of the less glamorous part of the game.

Reims will surely rise to the occasion on their own turf, and Moreto Cassama will fancy his chances against one of the league's more porous defences. Follow our guide to get a Reims vs PSG live stream and watch Ligue 1 online from anywhere.

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How to watch a FREE Reims vs PSG live stream online

It's possible to watch a FREE Reims vs PSG live stream, the bonus being that you'll also get a flavour of what we imagine will be very contrasting emotions in France and Spain.

In France, the game is being shown through the Ligue 1 pass on Amazon Prime Video. A subscription to Prime Video in France costs €5.99 month after a 30-day FREE trial, and the Ligue 1 pass costs €12.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial.

And in Spain the game is being shown on free-to-air national broadcaster Telecinco. That means you'll be able to stream the match via Mediaset's online service Mitele, which has its own dedicated Android and iOS apps.

If you're from France or Spain but you're abroad right now, don't worry about missing out on that free coverage - all you need to do is download a VPN and follow the instructions below.

How to watch Reims vs PSG from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your local coverage of the game, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching a Reims vs PSG live stream in particular parts of the world.

They're a useful means of getting around this issue, plus they're also cheap and easy to set up. Here's how it's done.

Use a VPN to watch Reims vs PSG from anywhere

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Lionel Messi for Argentina at Copa America 2021 — (Image credit: Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Reims vs PSG live stream 2021: how to watch Messi's PSG debut in the UK

UK-based football fans hoping to catch a first glimpse of Lionel Messi in a Paris Saint-Germain shirt can watch Reims vs PSG on <a href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fsport%2Fbuy" data-link-merchant="bt.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BT Sport, which is the place to watch all things Ligue 1 this season.

Coverage of the match gets underway at 7.15pm BST on BT Sport 1, ahead of a 7.45pm kick-off.

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How to watch Reims vs PSG: live stream soccer in the US

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Kick-off is set for 2.45pm ET / 11.45am PT on Sunday.

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How to watch Reims vs PSG: live stream French soccer in Canada

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