Away fans’ guide to Paris: Key information for visiting supporters

A trip to the Parc des Princes is currently one of the most exciting in European football, thanks in large part to the football that PSG have been playing under Luis Enrique.

If you have a trip to the home of the European champions planned anytime soon, here is everything you need to know.

Matchday guide to PSG

Away allocation at Parc des Princes

Typically, PSG give away fans 2,000 tickets for UEFA fixtures. This figure falls below the 5% threshold that UEFA instructs all clubs to award visiting supporters, but PSG have been getting away with this for years, so it's nothing new.

Tickets are usually sold directly through the away team.

PSG away section at the Parc des Princes

Away fans are situated in the north-west corner of the Parc des Princes. The away end is spread over two tiers and is sandwiched between Tribune Auteuil and the Presidential Stand. Supporters will be surrounded by netting on both sides of the away end to protect them from objects thrown from the home end and to prevent objects from being thrown in the opposite direction.

The Tribune Auteuil is located to the left of the away fans and houses some of PSG's ultras. The main ultras section, however, is at the opposite end of the stadium in the Tribune Boulogne.

Full fans’ matchday guide

As with any capital city, Paris is a huge place with nice areas and places to avoid. On matchday, this is even more amplified. Below is information on where away fans should look to eat, drink, and avoid in the build-up to kick-off at the Parc des Princes.

Where to eat and drink for away fans in Paris

Paris can be quite a pricey city for food and drink; however, there is one area in the city where you will find cheaper offerings. The Latin Quarter, found in the 5th and 6th arrondissements of Paris, has many small bars and restaurants that are welcoming to away fans if they behave appropriately.

On the other hand, away fans are generally advised to avoid the Auteuil suburb of Paris and to be aware of pickpockets and thieves in the city generally. Three bars that away fans should head to in Paris are:

• The Hideout – 75010 Paris, 8 Boulevard de Denain
• The Auld Alliance – 75004 Paris, 80 rue Francois Miron
• The French Flair – 75009 Paris, 75 bis boulevard de Clichy
• Frog XVI – 110 bis av. Kleber, 75016 Paris, France

How to get to Parc des Princes: Guide for away fans in Paris

By metro

The easiest way to get to the stadium from the city centre is to take the metro line nine to Porte de Saint-Cloud.

Once you get off the metro at Porte de Saint-Cloud, take a five-minute walk down the Route de la Reina, which will lead you to the entrance to the away end at the Parc des Princes. This is the easiest and most common way to arrive at Parc des Princes.

Fans should avoid Metro Line 10 at all costs, as this would mean departing the metro at Porte d'Auteuil, which requires walking through the Auteuil area where PSG ultras congregate on match days. A walk from Porte d'Auteuil usually takes approximately eight to 10 minutes.

Metro tickets can be purchased at each station across the city. Most importantly, fans are advised to arrive at least an hour before kick-off to avoid delays.

By bus

If you wish to take a bus, head to Porte de Saint-Cloud and take lines 22, 62, 71 or PC1. The drop-off station is within walking distance of the stadium.

By car

You can also get to the venue by car. However, due to heavy traffic and limited parking spaces around Parc des Princes, we do not recommend this option. Additional information on this can be found on our Parc des Princes stadium guide.