# Parc des Princes: PSG Match Tickets and the Stadium Tour

How to buy official tickets, use the club’s resale platform, book a tour and get to the stadium in the 16th

By Finzi

The Parc des Princes is the home stadium of Paris Saint-Germain, the city’s top football club. It sits in the southwest corner of Paris, in the 16th arrondissement, right next to the ring road. The concrete bowl, with its curved ribs, was opened in its current form in 1972, and PSG has played here since the 1970s. It holds close to 48,000 spectators, and on big nights the noise is huge.

Visitors usually want one of two things: a ticket for a match or a tour of the stadium. Both are possible, but match tickets take planning. This guide explains how each works and how to avoid the common traps.

# A short history of the stadium

The name goes back to the late 19th century. The first Parc des Princes opened in 1897 as a velodrome for track cycling, on land that had once been a royal hunting ground on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. For decades, the Tour de France finished here. A second stadium replaced the first in the 1930s.

The current building, designed by the architect Roger Taillibert, opened in 1972. Its ring of concrete ribs was bold for the time, and it put spectators close to the pitch with no running track in between. Until the Stade de France opened in 1998, the Parc des Princes was the main home of the French national football and rugby teams. It hosted the final of the 1984 European Championship, which France won.

PSG, founded in 1970, made the stadium its home a few years later. The club has grown into one of the richest in Europe, and the stadium has been modernized several times, with new seating, screens and hospitality areas.

# Where the Parc des Princes is and how to get there

The address is 24 rue du Commandant-Guilbaud. The closest metro stations are Porte de Saint-Cloud on line 9 and Porte d’Auteuil on line 10. Both are about five to 10 minutes on foot. Several bus lines also stop nearby.

On match days, the metro gets very crowded before and after the game. Plan to arrive at least an hour before kickoff, and expect a long wait to board a train after the final whistle. Walking to a station one or two stops away, such as Exelmans or Michel-Ange-Molitor, can save time.

Driving is a poor idea on match days. Parking is very limited, and roads around the stadium close. Taxis and ride-hailing cars can be hard to find after the game.

# How to buy PSG match tickets

PSG matches sell out often, especially for Champions League nights and big league games. Buy only through official channels.

The main options:

• The official PSG ticketing website and app, where tickets go on sale for each match.
• The club’s official resale platform, called Ticketplace, where season ticket holders and other buyers resell seats.
• Official hospitality packages, sold by the club, which include a seat and food or drinks at a higher price.

On the official site, you usually need to create an account. Sales often open in phases, with priority given to members and regular buyers before general sale. Check the dates for each match and be ready when sales open.

Ticketplace is the safest choice when a match is sold out. Tickets there are authenticated by the club, and resale prices are capped within limits set by PSG, with fees added for the buyer. Read the platform’s conditions before you buy.

Avoid unofficial resellers, street touts and social media offers. Fake tickets and inflated prices are common for big matches, and tickets are linked to a named account. A ticket bought from a stranger may not get you through the gate.

# Choosing a seat and what match day is like

The stadium has four stands. The most passionate home supporters stand in the Virage Auteuil, behind one goal, where flags, songs and chants continue for the whole game. It is a great atmosphere to watch, but not the place for a quiet seat or for young children.

For a first visit, the side stands are often a better choice. You get a good view of the pitch and of the supporters’ displays. Upper levels give a clearer view of tactics, and lower levels feel closer to the players.

What to expect on match day:

• Security checks with bag searches and sometimes ID checks. Arrive early.
• Restrictions on large bags, bottles and some objects. Check the club’s list before you go.
• Food and drink stands inside, with sandwiches, hot dogs and soft drinks.
• A long exit after the game, with heavy crowds on the surrounding streets.

Bring a printed or downloaded ticket on your phone, plus ID. Charge your phone fully before leaving.

# The Parc des Princes stadium tour

On non-match days, PSG runs stadium tours. They are booked through the official tour website, stadiumtour.psg.fr.

At the time of writing, the club offered:

• A Classic Tour, self-guided, priced at 28 euros for adults, with reduced rates from 17 euros.
• A Guided Tour, from 37 euros, with a guide who shares stories about the club and the stadium.
• A Matchday Tour, from 55 euros, offered on some match days before the game.

The tour usually covers the stands, the dressing rooms, the press room and the tunnel to the pitch. You see the stadium from angles that fans never reach on match days. Displays tell the story of the club, its trophies and its famous players.

Book ahead, especially in school holidays and around big games. Tours do not run on some days because of matches, concerts or maintenance. Allow about an hour to an hour and a half.

Photos are usually allowed during the tour. The guide to what photos are allowed at ticketed sites in Paris on photographers-paris.com is a good reminder that each venue sets its own rules, and staff instructions always come first.

# Watching PSG without a ticket

If you cannot get a ticket, you can still enjoy the match atmosphere:

• Watch the game in a sports bar in central Paris. Many bars show PSG matches on big screens.
• Walk around the stadium before kickoff to see supporters arrive and feel the buzz.
• Visit the official PSG store, which has branches in Paris, for shirts and souvenirs.

Bars fill up quickly for Champions League games. Arrive early or book a table where possible.

# A visit around the stadium

The Parc des Princes is surrounded by other sports venues. The Stade Jean-Bouin, a rugby stadium, stands next door. The Roland-Garros tennis complex is a short walk away. The Bois de Boulogne starts just beyond.

On a tour day, you can combine the stadium with a walk in the Bois de Boulogne or a visit to the Serres d’Auteuil glasshouses nearby. The Auteuil area also has quiet villas and streets worth exploring. For help planning a day across several stops, the guide to getting around Paris between photo locations on photographers-paris.com covers metro, walking and taxi choices clearly.

# The football season and when to plan

The French league season runs from August to May. PSG plays home league games roughly every two weeks, usually on weekends. Champions League home games are on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Exact dates and times are often fixed only a few weeks in advance because of TV schedules.

That makes planning difficult if your trip dates are fixed. Check the club’s fixture list and keep your evenings flexible. If a match falls during your stay, try for tickets as soon as sales open.

Summer is off-season. The stadium hosts some concerts then, and tours may be more widely available.

# Tips for families and first-timers

Families can enjoy a match with a bit of planning. Choose a side stand, avoid the loudest supporter areas and bring ear protection for young children. Plan the exit, which can be crowded and slow. Agree on a meeting point in case the group gets separated, and make sure children know it. Waiting 15 minutes in your seat after the final whistle lets the worst of the crowd clear.

A stadium tour may be a better choice with small kids. It is shorter, calmer and still lets them stand by the pitch and see the dressing rooms.

# Quick answers

Where is the Parc des Princes? At 24 rue du Commandant-Guilbaud, in the 16th, near metro Porte de Saint-Cloud on line 9 and Porte d’Auteuil on line 10.

How do you buy PSG tickets? Through the official PSG ticketing site or app. If sold out, use the club’s official resale platform, Ticketplace.

How much is the stadium tour? At the time of writing, the Classic Tour was 28 euros for adults. Guided and match day tours cost more.

When does PSG play at home? League games from August to May, usually on weekends, plus Champions League games midweek.

Is it safe to bring children to a match? Yes, with planning. Choose a side stand and avoid the main supporter end.

# Sources

• Paris Saint-Germain stadium tour: tour types, prices and booking, stadiumtour.psg.fr
• Paris Saint-Germain ticketing: match ticket sales and resale conditions, billetterie.psg.fr
• RATP: metro lines 9 and 10, ratp.fr
• photographers-paris.com: “Ticketed Sites in Paris: What Photos Are Allowed” and “Getting Around Paris Between Photo Locations”