The 124th Derby du Nord pits Ligue 1 leaders Lille against in‑form Lens in a battle for European spots.
Key points
- The Derby du Nord takes place on Oct 30, 2026, with kickoff at 4:05 PM ET on beIN SPORTS.
- Lille sit third in Ligue 1; Lens are seventh, just two points behind, making the match a potential swing for European qualification.
- Key storylines include Ethan Mbappé for Lille and Thorgan Hazard for Lens, both younger brothers of high‑profile players.
Lille will host Lens on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the 124th edition of the Derby du Nord at Stade Pierre‑Mauroy. The match, part of Ligue 1’s ninth round, is scheduled to kick off at 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT) and will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS, with streaming available via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
According to beIN SPORTS, Lille sit third in the Ligue 1 table, while Lens occupy seventh place, just two points behind their northern rivals. Lille’s recent league form includes back‑to‑back draws against Brest and Monaco, and defeats in the Champions League to Arsenal and Galatasaray, leaving the hosts eager to regain momentum in front of their home supporters.
Match details and broadcast
Lens arrive on a three‑match winning streak that has lifted them from a slow start to seventh place. A victory in Lille would not only close the two‑point gap but could also see Lens overtake Lille in the standings and strengthen their push for European‑qualification spots.
Both clubs feature younger brothers of famous footballers: Lille’s Ethan Mbappé, the younger sibling of Kylian Mbappé, and Lens’s Thorgan Hazard, brother of former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard. Their involvement adds an extra layer of intrigue to an already heated regional rivalry.
Team form heading into the derby
Viewers in the United States can watch the derby on beIN SPORTS, either through the linear TV channel or the beIN SPORTS CONNECT streaming service. The broadcast is listed under the Ligue 1 schedule for matchday 9, and fans are encouraged to subscribe for live access.
Reader questions
What time does the Lille vs Lens match start in Eastern Time?
The match is scheduled to begin at 4:05 PM ET (1:05 PM PT) on Friday, October 30, 2026.
How can I watch the Derby du Nord live?
The game will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS. Viewers can also stream it via the beIN SPORTS CONNECT platform, which requires a subscription.
What is at stake for Lille and Lens in this fixture?
With Lille third and Lens seventh in the league, a win for Lens could move them above Lille in the standings, while Lille aim to maintain their position and momentum after recent draws and European setbacks.
Source: beinsports.com
