It is now official that a new PSG stadium could be on the horizon. But where is the likely destination of PSG's next home? Will the new PSG stadium be big enough to accommodate the growing demand for PSG tickets?
Since its inception in 1970, PSGG have gone from a relatively humble beginning to a global superpower. Their recent success, especially during the 2024/25 season when the Parisians won a treble, is a testament to their relentlessness.
However, even with the funding of the Qatari state, they have reached these heights with a comparatively small stadium. The current home of PSG, Parc des Princes, boasts a capacity of 48,000, which is significantly below most of their competitors' stadiums.
Please continue reading to learn about PSG's next steps in their quest for a new stadium.
New PSG Stadium updates
November 2025: Plans for New PSG stadium take shape as committee weighs in on Massy site
According to Tribuna, PSG recently met with local stakeholders and project partners to advance the feasibility studies for their new stadium. Massy, in the southern suburbs of Paris and 14.7 kilometres away from the city centre, has emerged as one of the preferred destinations for the new PSG stadium.
During the discussions, the steering committee focused on economic impact, accessibility and urban development. All sides reportedly committed to pursuing a transparent and collective process.
PSG continue to study sites in Massy and Possy, aiming to arrive at a final decision by autumn 2026.
The new PSG stadium will be a €1 billion project. A projected capacity of 90,000 means it will not only become the biggest in France but also rival the biggest stadiums in Europe.
December 2024: Potential sites for new stadium
PSG are currently evaluating three potential sites for its new home. The nearest option, just three miles away, is the Saint Cloud racecourse, but it faces challenges with fan management, including parking and safety concerns.
Another option is Montigny-le-Bretonneux, located 15 miles from the current site, which is quite a distance away. The regional mayor has given PSG a deadline of the end of 2024 to decide on this move: “The discussions are on standby,” indicating limited progress on PSG's part.
Lastly, the furthest location, Poissy, is in the western suburbs of Paris. Although it is 18 miles from Parc des Princes, it is only 2.5 miles from PSG's training facility in Yvelines.
For now, PSG's dream for a new home will be costly. A club of its size cannot rely on renting a stadium for the long term. The owners are eager to relocate the club to their own stadium as soon as possible.
For now, the three sites all look a long way off from becoming PSG's new home, and much of the talk could all be the club's posturing to try and pressure the local government into selling them the Parc des Princes.
Why are PSG planning to leave the Parc des Princes?
Unlike most other European giants, PSG do not own their stadium. Instead, the Parc des Princes is owned by the Council of Paris.
This has posed a significant challenge to PSG's previous plan to renovate the stadium. Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), which owns PSG, stated that it will not commit to upgrading the stadium until it has acquired ownership. This meant that a deal with the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, had to be struck.
Dealings with Hidalgo over the stadium have been very tricky in the past, with the mayor telling Le Parisien in January of this year that “We have a clear position. The Parc des Princes is not for sale, and it will not be sold. This is a firm and definitive position. It is an exceptional heritage for Parisians.”
Relations with the club have since become strained, with a PSG spokesperson responding: “It is surprising and disappointing to hear that the mayor of Paris is taking a position which, effectively, will force PSG, our fans and communities away from the Parc des Princes; while also – quite remarkably – adding tens of millions of Euros to the taxpayer burden to maintain the structure of the building, which is now 50 years old and in need of renovation.”
PSG have become tired of the ongoing stalemate and are now putting plans in place to leave the Parc des Princes. They aim to find a new stadium as soon as possible.
The club's President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, told the UEFA Congress on 8 February that “It's over, we want to move. It's very clear. The decision is simple now. Unfortunately, we have to leave. We've wasted years trying to buy it.”
What stadium will PSG move to?
It was previously reported by France 24 in March of last year that, due to these difficulties in purchasing the Parc des Princes, PSG had explored submitting a bid for the Stade de France, the 80,000-seater home of the French national team.
The lease for the stadium is held by a consortium of French companies, but expires in July 2025. The quoted price for a sale is around €600 million.
The club have also looked into building an entirely new stadium in Poissy, a small town in Paris’ suburbs where the club is already creating a new training ground.
However, now that PSG have set their sights on leaving the Parc des Princes, a recent report from 90min suggests the Parisians are considering three stadium options.
Stade Jean-Bouin
The most likely option is the nearby Stade Jean-Bouin. With a capacity of 19,904, the stadium is also owned by the City of Paris, but it is suggested that they would be much more open to selling the stadium than they are to selling the Parc des Princes.
The ground is already the home of Paris Saint-Germain Feminine, as well as various rugby and American football games. It is understood that other sports may be able to take place at the Parc des Princes, once PSG have left the stadium.
Stade Sebastien Charlety
Another option is the Stade Sebastien Charlety, home of Paris FC. The stadium also has a capacity of 20,000 and is owned by the City of Paris, and the City would be open to its sale.
However, this would be an extremely controversial move as it would likely lead to Paris FC needing to find a new home.
Paris La Defense Arena
The third option is the Paris La Defense Arena, the largest of the three stadiums, with a capacity of 30,000. Opened in 2017, it is the home of the rugby team Racing 92. Still, maybe not much longer, the rugby side is reportedly looking to return to their old stadium, the Yves-du-Manoir, following an extensive renovation program.
PSG had considered building their training complex at La Defense before opting for Poissy instead, so the area is already on their radar.
How much would it have cost for PSG to buy the Parc des Princes?
Despite Hidalgo’s claims that the stadium was not for sale, in April, PSG submitted a bid of €38 million for the stadium.
Hidalgo called this bid “ridiculous”, even reminding QSI that business in France is done differently than what they might be used to in Qatar.
“It may be a bluff or a misunderstanding about what our democratic rules are. We are in a country where the rule of law works, so there are procedures,” she said.
For comparison, the French government estimated the value of the Stade de France at €647 million in 2021.
Parc des Princes timeline
1897: The first Parc des Princes opens with a capacity of around 10,000.
1932: The Parc des Princes is rebuilt with a capacity of 45,000. The capacity is reduced to 38,000 to allow fans more space.
1972: The third Parc des Princes, the one we know today, is completed. It quickly gains a reputation in France as a “caisse de résonnance” or “box of sound” for its intense atmosphere and proximity of the supporters to the pitch. France play the USSR in the inaugural match at the new ground.
1973: PSG play their first game at the Parc des Princes, beating Red Star F.C. 3-1.
1974: Following PSG’s promotion to Ligue 1 and Paris F.C.’s demotion to the second tier, PSG moved into the Parc des Princes full-time.
1984: France beat Spain at the Parc des Princes in the final of the 1984 EURO.
1998: The Stade de France is completed, and replaces the Parc des Princes as the home of Les Bleus.
2013: PSG agree a deal with the Paris City Council to extend their lease of the stadium until 2043.
2016: A three-year, €75 million upgrade of the Parc des Princes is completed ahead of EURO 2016.
New PSG stadium renovation FAQs
What is the PSG stadium capacity?
The Parc des Princes currently holds 48,000 supporters.
What was the planned capacity for the Parc des Princes renovation?
A renovated Parc des Princes would have been able to host 60,000, a 25% increase on its current size.