Being one of the most followed football clubs in the world, PSG are undoubtedly buoyed by many supporter groups.
A dedicated fanbase, known as PSG ultras, always fills a section of the stands at Parc des Princes. Their energetic chants, tifos and smoke displays have become symbolic of the unyielding support that the Parisians receive on matchdays.
But who are PSG ultras and what makes them stand out from other supporter groups in Ligue 1 and beyond?
For comprehensive insights into PSG ultras, including the key supporter groups, the best tifos and notable historic incidents associated with them, continue reading.
PSG Ultras can be traced all the way back to 1978
Key groups
As is the case with the vast majority of ultras worldwide, PSG's ultras cannot simply be labelled with one blanket term and consist of a wide variety of different groups, some of which are no longer active.
While this can increase diversity within the stadium, it has also led to multiple conflicts over the years.
Let's take a look at some of the most important PSG ultras groups below…
Boulogne Boys
The Boulogne Boys are recognised as one of the oldest Ultra groups in France. They are best known for their chants, flares, and unwavering support for the team, which are essential elements of an effective supporter group.
Their formation coincided with the club's introduction of cheaper tickets for fans in 1976, leading to a significant increase in match attendance at the Parc des Princes each week.
Before their existence, the stadium was known for boasting a lacklustre atmosphere. Still, the Boulogne Boys were able to transform the situation and become an effective ‘twelfth man' for their team.
Unfortunately, in the 1990s, the group became increasingly more violent, with political views taking more of a precedent within its mantra – eventually resulting in a war against another PSG Ultra group, spanning multiple years.
Supras Auteuil
Very closely linked to the Boulogne Boys, albeit for the wrong reasons, the Supras Auteuil is another significant ultra group in PSG's history.
With the violence of the Boulogne Boys causing a sharp decrease in attendance in the Parc des Princes in the 1990s, the club decided that their solution was to move all fans who wanted a more peaceful experience into another section of the stadium, known as the Auteuil Stand. And just like that, the Supras Auteuil were born.
They were, in every sense of the word, the complete opposite of the Boulogne Boys. Whereas the Boulogne Boys were known for their right-wing political views, the Supras Auteuil were more liberal and represented the diversity which thrived in Paris.
They clashed with the Boulogne Boys in 2003 and were eventually disbanded in 2010.
Collectif Ultras Paris
Finally, there is the Collectif Ultras Paris, which is the only ultras group of the three still active to this day – they are also the most recently formed, having first appeared in 2016.
Born out of another infamous incident between its two predecessors on this list, the Collectif Ultras Paris is the only Ultras association currently recognised by the club and was created as a way for fans in the Auteuil Ultras groups to reclaim their place in the ground.
At first, the group were allowed just 150 fans in the Parc des Princes, with their return publicly supported by club legend Thiago Silva. The Brazilian defender said, “To our supporters, my teammates and I are writing to you to express how happy we are to welcome some of you back for our upcoming matches. We need your support and support you in return.
“We can't wait to hear you on Saturday and, I hope, celebrate a win over Bordeaux. It is magnificent for us to be able to count on a passionate atmosphere at the Parc.”
Key incidents
As with many ultras, there have been many noteworthy incidents involving the PSG Ultras over the years; however, as already alluded to, there are perhaps two that are far more important than the rest.
Tigris Mystic banner (2003)
As explained, tension had been building between two sets of Ultras in the Parc des Princes, the Kop of Boulogne and its subsidiaries and the Supras Auteuil, since the early 1990s.
The two sets of fans held extremely different beliefs and values, resulting in several altercations over the years.
But, in 2003, the Tigris Mystic group, one of the many Ultras located in the Auteuil stand, brandished a banner reading “The Future Belongs to Us” – both celebrating their 10th anniversary and also sending a message to those in the Boulogne stand.
The conflict occurred immediately after the match and sparked a series of violent confrontations between the two for many years to come, drastically hurting the club's reputation in Europe.
Plan Leproux
Following the disbandment of the two aforementioned groups, peace initially returned to the Parc des Princes – but not for long. By 2009, tensions were again reaching a boiling point. Finally, they exploded in an away match against Bordeaux, when a Boulogne fan raised a Celtic Cross, resulting in Auteuil fans attacking the supporter.
The next huge clash between the two groups came a few months later in February 2010 – a tragic event which culminated in the lynching of a Kop of Boulogne member.
Then, in May 2010, Plan Leproux, named after PSG President Robin Leproux at the time, was implemented. It resulted in a total of 13,000 fans being banished from the Parc des Princes, decimating the Auteuil and Boulogne stands in the process.
A select few fan groups were allowed back into the ground in the following year, but true ultra supporters did not reappear until 2016.
PSG Ultras displays
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PSG Ultras have created many impressive tifos since their reintroduction into the Parc des Princes in 2016, but their artwork against AC Milan in 2023 is perhaps the most outstanding.
Ahead of another massive Champions League clash for the club, PSG Ultras organised a Tifo that required the cooperation of two different stands – at opposite ends of the pitch.
The showpiece depicted Jean-Paul Belmondo, a founder of the club, pointing a gun at a Milan-themed devil, from one goal to the other.
It was an occasion that helped propel the PSG Ultras back into the conversation as one of the best fan groups in European football.
Star Wars tifo
Ahead of PSG's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on 10 April 2024, the ultras unveiled a Star Wars-themed tifo.
The PSG supporters first revealed a tifo of Darth Vader with a Barcelona scarf, along with the message at the bottom of the stand that read, “Fight the enemy, you must.”
Shortly after this, a tifo of Yoda with a red and blue lightsaber was depicted, with ‘VA 91' on either side of the fictional figure. VA 91 is a nod to the birth of Virage Auteuil in 1991, which was one of the first PSG ultras groups to form. Below this display was the following message: “Win! For us, you must.”
El tifo de la afición del PSG para el partido contra el FC Barcelona en París. Darth Vader siendo del Barça y los parisinos siendo representados por Yoda. ÉPICO. pic.twitter.com/Nlxz7yDWF3
— Invictos (@InvictosSomos) April 10, 2024
Skeleton Peaky Blinders tifo
Ahead of the French outfit's Champions League quarter-final clash against Aston Villa in April 2025, the PSG ultras unveiled a skeletal depiction of the Peaky Blinders, a popular BBC television show.
Apart from being visually astonishing, the tifo also subtly poked fun at the Aston Villa supporters. After all, anyone who has watched the show will be all too aware that the Peaky Blinders were depicted as avid Birmingham City fans – the Villains' fierce local rivals.
PSG’s tifo tonight against Aston Villa is a skeleton Peaky Blinder 😂😂😂
Superb selection. pic.twitter.com/dMWlj7KDNw
— george (@StokeyyG2) April 9, 2025
FGG says: PSG Ultras are a sight to behold
Fans of English clubs are not used to the ultra culture in Europe. This is mostly due to the rules in England banning such groupings of fans; however, when they fit England, they normally spark interest. While the travelling fans will easily take over a town, the home crowd can get out of control.
When Newcastle United travelled to Paris, there were multiple instances of ultras attacking Newcastle fans at pubs and bars. This is exacerbated by the French police not always being renowned for their reasonable crowd control.
But once the match starts, the PSG Ultras are well worth watching. Like many European fans, they tend to be the heart and life of the stadium rather than English crowds, who are often more reactive to the game. Neither is better, but it makes for an interesting stadium atmosphere.
