Liverpool fans travel across the English Channel to see their side's crunch UEFA Champions League fixture against PSG on 5 February 2025.
The Liverpool fans have had an amazing start to their first season under the new Champions League format. They now face a tricky round of 16 fixtures against a PSG side that found themselves in the qualification rounds.
While PSG are top in Ligue 1 and will bank on home support to get a desirable result in this UCL clash, Liverpool are one of the most in-form sides in Europe. They are riding high in the Premier League and are in the final of the English League Cup.
Here is everything you need to know for Liverpool fans heading to the Parc des Princes.
Matchday guide to PSG
How many Liverpool fans are going to Paris
Liverpool fans going to Paris to watch their side clash with PSG on 22 January 2024 at Parc des Princes have been allocated a total of 2,000 tickets. An additional 12 wheelchair tickets have been allocated to the travelling fans.
Liverpool fans can buy tickets starting on 28 February, though they are not expected to last long. The first wave will go live at 8:15 am, followed by two more rounds at 11 am and 3:15 pm.
Where do the Liverpool fans sit in the Parc des Princes?
Liverpool fans will be 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 She 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 the other way.
Full fans’ matchday guide for PSG vs Liverpool
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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 will be welcoming to Liverpool fans if they behave appropriately.
On the other hand, Liverpool has advised fans to avoid the Auteuil suburb of Paris and to be aware of pickpockets and thieves in the city generally. Three bars that Liverpool 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
How to get to Parc des Princes: Guide for Liverpool fans in Paris
Liverpool fans should make their way to the Parc des Princes in plenty of time before kick-off with the club advising all ticket holders to arrive at the stadium an hour beforehand.
The easiest way to get to the stadium from the city centre is to take metro line nine to Porte de Saint-Cloud. Once you get off the metro, 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.
Fans should avoid metro line 10 at all costs, as this would mean they would have to leave the metro at Auteuli to get to the stadium. Away fans are strongly advised to avoid this area, particularly if they are wearing colours. Metro tickets can be purchased at each station across the city.
FGG says: A huge night in Paris
Liverpool fans will travel to Paris ahead of a massive fixture as they look to advance in the Champions League. The first leg is away, giving Liverpool the chance to take a commanding lead to Anfield in the second leg. With a cup final a few days after the second league, Liverpool could require a big game in Paris.