On Wednesday, Newcastle United will travel to the Parc des Princes to take on reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League league phase.
The Magpies head to France on the back of a 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa on Sunday, leaving them ninth in the Premier League and ending a four-match unbeaten run.
Eddie Howe's side have impressed on the continent so far, though, sitting seventh in the league phase after seven outings with 13 points on the board courtesy of four victories alongside two defeats.
The Magpies twice met Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League group stage in the 2023-24 iteration, picking up a memorable 4-1 home win and a creditable 1-1 draw in the French capital.
In the final round of league-phase fixtures, a winner between the two sides – sat level on 13 points in sixth and seventh places – would be guaranteed progression to the round of 16, while anything less could see them forced into the playoff round.
For Newcastle supporters who will be making the short trip across the English Channel, here is your away fans' matchday guide to Paris.
How many Newcastle fans are going to Paris?
Newcastle have been given 2,000 tickets for the league phase encounter, although that falls below the five per cent allocation that all away sides are entitled to as per UEFA regulations – a recurring theme for games at the Parc des Princes.
Given the small allocation, magnitude of the game and relatively short distance on the continental stage, it is expected that many more Magpies will make the trip to the French capital.
Where do Newcastle fans sit at the Parc des Princes?
The PSG away section is in the Northwest corner of the Parc des Princes and spans across two tiers. It is an incredibly noisy portion of the ground with Tribune Aueteuil, one of the stadium's main stands that houses some of the team's ultras, located beside it.
Full fans' matchday guide for PSG vs Newcastle
Paris is a popular tourist destination at all times of the year, but for Newcastle fans travelling on January 2028, the city will become even more alluring.
The guide below will provide some information on the best places to eat and drink in Paris, as well as explain how to get to the Parc des Princes.
Where to eat & drink for Newcastle fans in Paris
Like most capital cities in the world, things such as food and drink are extremely pricey in the vast majority of Paris. There is little you can do to avoid this, however, there are certain areas you will want to stay clear of if possible.
The Auteuil Suburbs, for example, are known for being particularly hostile on matchday and should be avoided by away fans at all costs.
In terms of pubs and bars that will accept travelling away supporters, our top two suggestions are as follows:
- Frog XVI, 110 bis Av. Kleber, 75016 Paris, France
- The Hideout – 75010 Paris, 8 Boulevard de Denain
How to get to Parc des Princes: Guide for Newcastle fans in Paris
By far and away, the easiest way to get from the capital city of Paris to the Parc des Princes for the vast majority of supporters is to make use of the excellent local public transport services.
Specifically, the metro is a quick, easy and relatively cheap option, with Line 9 taking you from the city centre to the stadium. When travelling via this line, you will want to exit the service at Porte de Saint-Cloud, which is five minutes away from the ground.
Another option is to take Line 10, although this requires a slightly longer walk to the stadium. When using Line 10, exit the service at Porte d’Auteuil, which is 10 minutes from the Parc des Princes.
There are also a number of local bus services that run between Paris and the stadium, although these do increase your journey time compared to the metro.