Our guide to the Parc des Princes in Paris, home stadium of Paris Saint-Germain, includes information on events, tickets, parking, public transportation, nearby hotels and restaurants, seating capacity and more. Read on to find out how to get the most out of your gameday experience.

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One of the most widely visited cities in the world, Paris isn’t necessarily thought of as a top destination for sports fans.

Unless, of course, you are a fan of international soccer. Paris Saint-Germain ranks as one of the most popular sports clubs worldwide, its stature growing exponentially over the last two decades thanks to its sustained success — a run that resulted in the team’s first European championship in 2025.

All of that has made PSG’s home stadium a must-visit for sports fans. The Parc des Princes is located in the southwest part of Paris, not too far from the Eiffel Tower, and its relatively small size in comparison to the mega-stadiums that many of its European rivals play in have helped make PSG tickets tough to secure.

But those who do find themselves at the Parc des Princes on a matchday are in for a treat, and not just for the quality of football being played. PSG puts on an epic show from start to finish, aided by the frenzied fans who passionately support the club, especially at both ends of the stadium.

Les Parisiens are a proud bunch, and it’s well worth a visit to the Parc des Princes stadium to see why Paris Saint-Germain is such a beloved club.

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Getting to the Parc des Princes

The Parc des Princes is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, using the system of districts that famously divide the city. More simply put, the stadium is in the city’s southwest portion, just four kilometers from the Eiffel Tower.

The Parc des Princes is part of a neighborhood full of sports stadiums. The Stade Jean-Bouin, located directly across the street, is a 20,000-seat facility that houses PSG’s Ligue 1 rival, Paris FC, and also hosts professional rugby union matches.

Less than a mile to the north is the Roland Garros complex, famous as the host of the annual French Open tennis tournament, typically held in May.

For visitors to Paris, getting to the Parc des Princes is fairly straightforward via the Paris Metro — though the stadium isn’t served directly by a particular station.

Lines 9 and 10 both extend into the 16th arrondissement from central Paris (where most visitors to the city will choose to stay). Disembark at the Porte d’Auteuil station on Line 9, and use the Porte de Saint-Cloud stop on Line 10.

In both cases, it’ll be a walk of about half a kilometer to reach the Parc des Princes via surface streets. But don’t worry about getting lost on matchdays, as there should be plenty of soccer fans making the trip and most of the surrounding streets will be closed to vehicular traffic, making it fairly obvious which direction you need to go.

Parking at the Parc des Princes

Driving around Paris as a visitor is not often necessary, what with the Metro making most parts of the city easily reachable. So it’s not advisable to drive to the Parc des Princes even if you have a car at your disposal, as parking around the site is very limited.

If you must, though, there are a handful of public parking garages and surface lots near the Parc des Princes. The closest garage is located just south of the stadium, at Avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud 12.

Paris hotels near the stadium

• Holiday Inn Paris-Auteuil by IHG – 0.3 miles away
• Belinda Hôtel & Spa – 1.3 miles away
• DoubleTree by Hilton Paris Boulogne – 1.6 miles away
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Map of the 16th arrondissement, Paris

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Things to do around the Parc des Princes

While there’s ignoring the outsized presence of sports facilities in this particular neighborhood, beyond that it remains a typical section of Paris.

Both to the east and west of the stadium, you’ll find that the surrounding blocks are mostly residential and have the same look architecturally as most of the other, more famous neighborhoods popular with visitors to the city.

What that means for a sports fan visiting the Parc des Princes on matchday is that there’s plenty to do nearby, but don’t expect it to necessarily resemble the sports-happy atmosphere that you can often find in the United States, or even the United Kingdom.

There are plenty of bistros and fine-dining establishments, however, and these have no problem serving a group of fans on their way to the match. Some have names that reflect their proximity to the sports venues, such as “Les Deux Stades” or “Les Princes.”

If you’re looking for something quick on the way into the match, though, your best bet is one of the number of street-food stalls that line the walkways leading toward the Parc des Princes. Many offer more familiar sports-day bites, such as hot dogs, hamburgers or falafel sandwiches.

Paris restaurants near the stadium

• Bistr’OK – French, 0.2 miles away
• Bistro da Vinci – Italian, 0.2 miles away
• Les Princes – French, 0.2 miles away
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Watching a game at the Parc des Princes

From a size standpoint, the Parc des Princes — with a seating capacity of less than 50,000 — admittedly doesn’t inspire awe the way a lot of its contemporary football stadiums around Europe do.

PSG has clearly taken notice of this, and is actively searching for sites around Paris to build a new stadium to replace the Parc des Princes, which the club has played in for more than 125 years.

In the meantime, PSG will continue to fill its undersized stadium to the brim. For fans visiting for the first time, the size is a decided advantage, as it makes the ground easy to navigate.

Like many similar stadiums, the oval-shaped Parc des Princes is divided into four stands. The Auteuil and Boulogne stands behind each goal are reserved for the club’s most fervent supporters, with the former being the home of the vocal Collectif Ultras Paris. Located on the stadium’s north side, look to the Auteuil stand for the most visual display of PSG supporter passion.

The Paris stand along the sideline opposite the team dugouts are typically where fans who have purchased single-match tickets wind up. On the opposite side, the Borelli stand is largely made up of premium seating areas.

Visiting team seating is allocated in the stadium’s northwest corner, between the Borelli and Auteuil stands.

Numerous entrance gates surround the stadium’s perimeter, lettered A-P, with a specific gate assigned to each ticket denoting the nearest entrance point.

Also, don’t automatically assume that a lack of size will mean a diminished atmosphere in comparison to its peers.

A spirited environment is most apparent pre-match, as the two sizable supporter sections — one behind each end — rev up the rest of the crowd with chants, flares and massive signs, some lauding PSG’s recent play or top players, others creatively insulting the team’s opponent that day.

The club itself does its part with light shows and loud music, including several songs that PSG supporters consider team anthems. There’s “Allez Paris Saint-Germain,” set to the tune of “Go West” by the Village People. The beginning to the Phil Collins song “Who Said I Would” is used as the intro to the match, when the players enter the pitch.

And just before kickoff, the entire crowd joins in the singing of “Tous Ensemble On Chantera,” an iconic chant, with background music supplied by the PA system.

PSG also helps drum up club spirit with consistent branding across the stadium façade. The phrases “Ici c’est Paris” (This is Paris), “Fiers de nos couleurs” (proud of our colors) and “Paris est magique” (Paris is magical) are displayed for all to see within the stadium bowl, as well as in different areas of the stadium exterior.

During the match, two relatively small videoboards, on opposite corners from each other at the top of the lower seating bowl, will display the score, as well as show advertisements and in-game activities before the game and at halftime.

Food and drink at the Parc des Princes

There are a number of small food kiosks around the concourses at the Parc des Princes, most of which offer items similar to what can be found at stadiums around the world — hot dogs, chips (fries), burgers, pretzels and so on.

The small size of these booths means queues can get long to buy food, especially after the match has begun and most noticeably at halftime.

Some stands offer online ordering by scanning a QR code posted nearby. While you’ll still have to wait for your food, you would at least be able to avoid queueing.

If you’re looking for more variety — or if you’d just prefer not to deal with the lines inside the stadium — consider waiting until after the match and purchasing food from one of the many food carts located just outside the gates.

Original publish date: March 17, 2026
Most recent update: March 30, 2026

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