Issue 01 · City Guide · 6 min read
Paris Saint-Germain
& the Parc des Princes
A travelling supporter’s guide to the football club that became a symbol of modern Paris, the stadium it has called home since 1974, and the city that surrounds it.
Club
Paris Saint-Germain
Stadium
Parc des Princes
Capacity
47,929
Founded
1970
League
Ligue 1
Words by Champions Travel · Updated May 2026
Few football experiences combine sport, culture and global glamour quite like watching Paris Saint-Germain in Paris. France’s capital is famous for its architecture, cuisine and artistic heritage — yet over recent decades it has also become home to one of the most recognisable clubs in world football.
At the centre of that story stands the historic Parc des Princes, where PSG’s supporters create one of the most vibrant matchday atmospheres in European football. The passion for this club is seriously underestimated.
A trip to Paris for football offers something rare: the chance to experience elite European competition while exploring one of the world’s most celebrated cities. Few destinations let you pair the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées with the floodlights of a Champions League night.
Chapter 01
Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes has been PSG’s home since 1974 and remains one of the most architecturally distinctive stadiums in Europe. The site originally opened in 1897 as a velodrome — and once served as the finish line of the Tour de France — before being completely rebuilt in 1972 by architect Roger Taillibert, who designed the dramatic concrete structure that defines the stadium today.
Its sweeping ring of concrete ribs gives the stadium a futuristic appearance, while the steep stands place supporters close to the pitch, creating a powerful matchday atmosphere. With a capacity of just under 48,000, the Parc des Princes is smaller than many modern arenas but renowned for its intensity.
Stadium opened
1972
Capacity
47,929
Founded
1970
League Titles
13
The Auteuil stand behind one of the goals is home to PSG’s most vocal supporters, whose chants and banners form a central part of the club’s identity. The energy that pours out of that end on European nights is one of the most underrated atmospheres in continental football.
The stadium has hosted numerous major sporting events, including matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 1984 UEFA European Championship. For PSG supporters, though, its greatest significance lies in the memories created by generations of players — from Ronaldinho to Kylian Mbappé.
The Parc des Princes of today carries the weight of every supporter who has ever sung from these stands. To be inside on a big night is to feel that history in real time.
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Paris offers a football experience unlike any other city in Europe — where Champions League nights at the Parc sit alongside the Louvre, the Seine and the cafés of Saint-Germain.
Chapter 02
Matchday
Paris stands apart as a football destination because the game exists alongside one of the world’s richest cultural landscapes. A weekend in the city might involve museums in the morning, walks along the Seine in the afternoon, and PSG under the floodlights at the Parc des Princes in the evening.
For visitors attending a PSG match, arriving early helps capture the full matchday atmosphere. Supporters gather in bars and cafés around Boulogne-Billancourt before heading toward the stadium, and the contrast between Parisian elegance and the intensity of the Auteuil end is part of what makes the experience.
Take the Metro. Stations such as Porte de Saint-Cloud and Michel-Ange Molitor provide easy access to Parc des Princes. The Metro is the fastest way in and out on matchdays.
Arrive early. Supporters gather in bars and cafés around Boulogne-Billancourt before heading toward the stadium. The build-up is gentler than at most European grounds — and worth lingering in.
Explore the stadium surroundings. Merchandise stalls and food vendors line the streets near the stadium on matchdays. PSG’s official store at the ground is one of the most ambitious club retail experiences in European football.
Visit the club store & museum. PSG’s official store and exhibitions offer insight into the club’s modern history and achievements, including the Ronaldinho-to-Mbappé era.
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Chapter 03
Beyond the Pitch
Paris is one of the most culturally influential cities in the world. Visitors can explore landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the historic squares of Le Marais or the Louvre — but the city’s café culture is just as central to everyday life. Parisians spend long afternoons at terrace cafés discussing politics, art and football in equal measure.
Food markets, bakeries and neighbourhood bistros offer an introduction to the culinary traditions that have helped define French culture. The Latin Quarter, with its independent bookshops and student energy, is one of the most rewarding corners of the city to wander.
A weekend football trip to Paris might involve a morning at the Louvre, an afternoon along the Seine and an evening at the Parc des Princes with the Auteuil in full voice. Few European cities make the cultural-sporting combination quite this effortless.
Neighbourhood Guide
Boulogne-Billancourt
Around the Parc
The district surrounding the Parc des Princes. Fills with supporters on matchdays — bars and cafés around the avenues become natural pre-match meeting points.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Historic & literary
One of the city’s most historic districts, known for its cafés, galleries and literary heritage. The slower, more refined side of central Paris.
Le Marais
Medieval & lively
A lively area of medieval streets, boutiques and restaurants. The most characterful corner of the city after dark.
Montmartre
Artistic & high
A hilltop neighbourhood famous for its artistic history and sweeping views of the city. Worth the walk up the steps.
Stay
Near the Stadium
Ibis Styles Paris 16 Boulogne
Walking distance to Parc des Princes. Stylish Ibis Styles comfort right by matchday.
City Centre Hotel
Hotel Astoria - Astotel
Central Paris near Saint-Lazare. Easy Metro to Parc des Princes.
Budget Accommodation
Hotel du Printemps
Affordable choice in central Paris. Good Metro links across to PSG matchday.
Airport Hotel
citizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Convenient for CDG. Direct RER into central Paris for an easy onward link.
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Matchday Hospitality
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Block 108 / 308
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Block 117
Longside Ring 1 seating in the Borelli Stand. Pre-match cocktail, unlimited drinks, TV screens, wifi and cloakroom.
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