LIVESTREAM France: Aix Argonautes @ Grizzlys Catalans, May 3, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am EDT)

AFI | American Football | 05/03/2025

The Grizzlys Catalans (5-3-1) host the Aix-en-Provence Argonautes (3-5) in Perpignan, with the home team clinging to playoff aspirations in the French D1 Elite’s final regular-season clash.

Grizzlys’ late-season surge
After a rocky start, Catalans reignited their campaign with statement wins over the Toulouse Ours (34-28) and Cannes Iron Mask (35-33). A victory here, paired with favorable results elsewhere, could secure their postseason berth. But defensive lapses—evident in last week’s loss to the Nice Dauphins—loom large against an Argonautes offense that hung 26 points on the Marseille Blue Stars in their first outing.

Argonautes aim to play spoiler
Eliminated from contention, Aix seeks to disrupt the Catalans dreams. QB Jason Gaines’ dynamic passing attack (1,735 yards, 15 TDs) tests a Grizzlys secondary prone to explosive plays. Though playoff-bound, Catalans must curb their tendency to underestimate lower-table foes.

Stakes and subplots
For Perpignan, this is a must-win with no margin for error. For Aix, pride—and a chance to shape the playoff picture—fuels their fire. Can the Grizzlys’ resurgent ground game led by RB Calum Davidson overpower Argonautes’ inconsistent front, or will Aix’s aerial onslaught deliver a season-ending twist? The answer defines legacies.