The playing surface at PSG's Parc des Princes has been severely affected by the heat, with the club stating that the current conditions do not allow for a match to be held under satisfactory circumstances, particularly with regard to the safety and physical wellbeing of the players. This decision was made in consultation with Rennes, who will now host the match at their home stadium.
PSG has explored alternative venues, including Paris FC's Stade Jean-Bouin, Stade Sébastien-Charléty, and the Stade de France, but was unable to secure any of these options. The club has since contacted the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionel) for assistance, and the change of venue was announced on Wednesday.
The Guardian Football reports that PSG expect the return fixture in March to be moved to Paris, but a formal agreement is not yet in place. The club has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by this change and has thanked Rennes for their understanding.
In a statement, PSG claimed they have identified a solution for replacing the pitch at the Parc des Princes for the upcoming matches, starting with their next home game in Ligue 1 against Monaco on 4 September. This development suggests that the club is working to rectify the situation and ensure that their home matches can be played safely and satisfactorily.