Rennes to host Brentford in pre-season friendly at Roazhon Park on August 8

Stade Rennais will face Brentford in a pre-season friendly at Roazhon Park in Rennes, France, on Saturday, August 08, with kick-off scheduled for 08:30 p.m. IST.

Rennes, managed by Franck Haise, return to pre-season action having played several warm-up fixtures with mixed results, while Brentford, led by Keith Andrews, travel to France for what will be their first pre-season match ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Rennes arrive off a 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in which Estéban Lepaul scored a hat-trick; Rennes conceded a goal in the final moments to settle for the draw.

Brentford will be making an early attempt to take control of the game and create pressure on Rennes’ defence, with the Premier League side aiming for a win in the fixture.

Live coverage options are centered on club platforms: the Brentford Official App will stream the match live, with supporters in the United Kingdom and India able to use that service; viewers in the United States can watch on the Brentford Official App and the Stade Rennais official platforms.

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The fixture at Roazhon Park on Saturday, August 08 (kick-off 08:30 p.m. IST) forms part of both clubs’ preparations for the 2026-27 season; Brentford will be playing away, which the preview notes could present a challenge for the visitors.