Buy Paris Saint-Germain vs Paris FC tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the fixture listed for Saturday 12 December 2026 at 16:00 local time in the 16th arrondissement. French kick-off slots are set by the league a few weeks out and can move for broadcast, so confirm the time on your listing before booking travel. This is the second league meeting of the modern Paris derby era, and the first one was decided by a single goal.
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The two clubs share a street. Paris FC play at a ground barely a road's width from the Parc des Princes, which makes this the closest derby in professional football by distance and one of the strangest logistical matchdays in Europe. Visiting supporters walk to the away end rather than travel to it.
The history behind it is stranger still. Paris FC and the club that became Paris Saint-Germain were the same entity until a 1972 split, after which one went on to dominate French football and the other spent 46 years outside the top flight. They met twice in the league in 1978/79, then not again until January 2026.
Scarcity drives this one before anything else does. The Parc des Princes holds 47,929, which is small for a club of this size, and the overwhelming majority of that goes to season-ticket holders and members every year. Season cards for 2026/27 cleared through the existing holder base quickly, leaving a thin general-sale pool for every home fixture on the calendar.
Then there is novelty. For 46 years this fixture did not exist at league level, and the appetite when it returned was immediate. Paris FC seats for the January 2026 meeting at the Parc were capped at a 1,000-ticket visiting allocation priced at ten euros, and they cleared almost at once. An allocation that size against a 47,929 capacity tells you most of what you need to know about supply.
The derby also carries a result that will not be forgotten quickly. A week after the league meeting, Paris FC returned to the Parc in the domestic cup and knocked the holders out. That single afternoon changed the tone of the fixture from curiosity to genuine contest, and it is now priced accordingly.
Timing sharpens it further. This date sits in the closing stretch of fixtures before the French league pauses in January, the point in the calendar where results start to settle into a pattern and attention rises accordingly. Paris FC finished eleventh in their first season back, comfortably clear of trouble, which removes the mismatch framing that made some neutrals treat the first meeting as a formality.
For context on where this sits in the Paris calendar, the visit of Marseille remains the fiercest date of the season, and Le Classique at the Parc des Princes still commands the highest prices of any league fixture here. The derby against Paris FC sits just behind it, ahead of a routine mid-table visit by a comfortable margin.
Yes. Membership is not a requirement to attend, but it changes your odds considerably through the club's own routes. Paris Saint-Germain run three schemes: Red and Blue for supporters based overseas, Red and Blue Premium for those in France with priority towards season cards, and a Junior Club for under-16s. Members get earlier access to the fixtures that matter and a discount in the club shop.
The practical problem is volume. Most of the ground is committed to season-ticket holders before a ball is kicked, and what reaches general sale for a high-demand fixture is a fraction of the bowl. Members also have a resale platform of their own where unused seats are returned, which absorbs a further slice of availability before the public ever sees it.
Visiting supporters face the tightest squeeze of all. French authorities set arrangements for high-profile fixtures on a case-by-case basis, and for the January 2026 derby the visiting group was restricted to a small allocation with organised supporter groups limited in what they could bring. Arrangements for December 2026 will be set closer to the date, so any Paris FC supporter planning to attend should confirm the position before committing to a seat.
The resale market is the route that does not depend on any of this. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from season-ticket holders, members and package holders who cannot attend, which spreads inventory across the ground rather than concentrating it in one corner. No membership, French residency or purchase history is required.
Five factors move pricing here: the stand, how much of the allocation has already gone, the confirmed kick-off slot, what the fixture means to both clubs in the 2026/27 table and whether the listing carries hospitality. Face values at the Parc des Princes typically run from around twenty euros behind the goal to roughly eighty euros on the sidelines for a standard fixture, while season cards range from about 460 euros in the curve to around 1,320 euros along the side. Resale sits above those figures for a derby because the constraint is supply rather than face value.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper behind the goal | £90 – £180 | Supporters who want the noise | High and angled, but inside the loudest part of the ground |
| Upper longside | £120 – £230 | First-time visitors | Full view of both penalty areas from above the halfway line |
| Lower longside | £180 – £340 | Couples and small groups | Close to the pitch with a balanced sightline |
| Central main stand | £300 – £600+ | Buyers who want the classic view | Tunnel and dugout side, the earliest inventory to clear |
| Hospitality and lounges | £550 – £1,300+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Catering and lounge access vary by package, so read the inclusions |
The confirmed slot moves prices too. A Saturday evening kick-off draws more travelling neutrals and more corporate demand than an early afternoon one, so listings often firm up once the league publishes the final time. Buyers with fixed dates can lock in a seat before that announcement, while flexible buyers sometimes find fresh choice just after it, when holders who cannot make the new time start to release seats.
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
One pattern worth planning around at this ground. Because so little reaches general sale, the resale market does not follow the usual curve where prices sag in the final week. Inventory here tends to be thin throughout, and the late release that softens pricing at larger stadiums is a much smaller effect at the Parc. Buyers who wait are usually choosing between fewer options rather than lower-priced ones.
The Parc is a compact, steep, fully covered bowl with four stands and no running track, so every seat is close to the pitch by modern standards. The two ends behind the goals house the organised support and generate most of the noise. The two long sides carry the general-sale and premium inventory. Reading the Parc des Princes seating plan before you commit is worth the two minutes, because the gate lettering runs A to P around the perimeter and your ticket sends you to a specific one.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribune Auteuil | Supporters who want the organised end | Lower | Two tiers behind the goal and the heart of the club's vocal support |
| Tribune Boulogne | Atmosphere at a slightly lower volume | Lower | The other end behind the goal, also home to organised groups |
| Tribune Paris, upper | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Mid | The largest stand in the ground with a clean elevated view |
| Tribune Paris, lower | Couples and small groups | Mid to upper | Close to the touchline without main-stand pricing |
| Tribune Borelli | Premium and corporate buyers | Upper | Main stand with the tunnel, dugouts and the hospitality areas |
| North-west corner | Paris FC supporters | Set by the visiting club | Segregated corner between the Auteuil end and the main stand, with netting either side |
The distinction between the two ends matters more here than at most grounds. Both are occupied by organised supporter groups, both stand for long stretches and both are pricier in energy than in euros, but they are not interchangeable: they sit at opposite poles of the stadium and have their own traditions, songs and history. Buyers who want the spectacle without being inside it should look to the sides rather than picking whichever end happens to be listed.
Neutral buyers are usually best served in the Tribune Paris, which puts you level with play without sitting inside either organised end. Accessible positions and companion seating are provided within the bowl and are best arranged well in advance given how little inventory circulates. Whichever area you pick, match the gate letter on your ticket to the perimeter before you arrive: walking the full circumference of a sold-out Parc in the last ten minutes before kick-off is a poor way to start the evening.
Hospitality at the Parc des Princes is concentrated in the main stand and sold predominantly as seasonal packages rather than single matches, with the club's published range running into five figures per seat for a full campaign. That structure is exactly why hospitality reaches the resale market: a seasonal holder who cannot make a December Saturday releases one match rather than the lot.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge seat with catering | Individual guests and pairs | Padded main-stand seating with lounge access before the match and at half time |
| Private suite | Companies entertaining clients | Enclosed space with dedicated service and a private viewing position |
| Club-level shared table | Smaller groups without a full suite | Seated dining in a members' area with a premium seat attached |
| Premium group package | Celebrations and corporate outings | Blocks of adjacent premium seats released together for one fixture |
The real difference between a lounge seat and a suite at this ground is what happens either side of the ninety minutes. The Parc has narrow concourses and long queues at half time, so a package that removes the wait is buying you time as much as comfort. For a derby with a full house, that matters more than it does on a quiet midweek night.
Read the inclusions line by line. Catering, arrival times, lounge access and seat position vary between packages, and two listings at similar prices can offer very different afternoons. If you are entertaining guests, confirm the lounge opening time on the listing, because hospitality areas at the Parc open well before the general gates and that head start is part of what you are paying for.
French clubs have moved almost entirely to digital ticketing, and most listings for a fixture at this level arrive electronically. The seller states the method on the listing before you pay, so you know what you are getting before you commit.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile transfer | That you can receive the transfer on the phone you will carry to the ground, and that the battery will last the return journey |
| E-ticket download | That the file reaches you before you travel, and that you save a copy offline rather than relying on signal at the gate |
| Courier despatch | The despatch window against your travel dates, and an address where someone can sign |
| Collection in Paris | The collection point, its opening hours and the photo identification you need to present |
Carry valid photo identification whichever method applies. French stadium security is thorough and searches at the perimeter are routine, so arrive earlier than you would at a comparable English ground. Large bags are refused at most French stadiums and there is no left-luggage facility at the Parc, so travel light or leave luggage at your accommodation.
Two practical points specific to this venue. Mobile signal inside a full Parc des Princes is unreliable, which is why an offline copy of a downloadable ticket is worth the extra minute. And every ticket is tied to a lettered gate on the perimeter, so entering at the wrong one means walking back around the outside rather than cutting through.
1BoxOffice has operated as a verified secondary marketplace since 2006, and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee. The purchase itself takes a few minutes.
Step1
Start from this fixture
Begin here rather than with a general search, so the listings you see are scoped to the December date at the Parc rather than the return meeting across the street.
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Set up your account
You can create an account before or at the payment stage. Doing it first means your details are saved when a listing you want appears, which matters when inventory is this thin.
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Filter by quantity first
Set the number of seats before you filter by price. Sellers list in fixed groupings, so a pair and a four return very different results at a sold-out ground.
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Match the block to the plan
Cross-reference the block on the listing against the stadium plan so you know which stand you will be in and which gate you are entering by.
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Read the listing notes
Notes cover restricted views, whether seats are together, hospitality inclusions and age restrictions. A listing with no notes is a listing with nothing unusual attached.
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Confirm the delivery method
The method appears before payment. If you are flying in, favour a digital method over a courier despatch so nothing depends on being at a home address.
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Complete the payment
Payment is encrypted and the total shown at the final screen is the total charged. Your confirmation email arrives immediately afterwards.
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Follow your order through
Use the track order page to watch the status from confirmation to delivery, and keep your reference number to hand until the seats arrive.
Value at the Parc des Princes comes from choosing well rather than waiting for a discount that a ground this size rarely produces. These five habits make the difference.
Paris is one of the simpler European away trips to organise, with two international airports and direct rail links from London, Brussels and Amsterdam. Overseas buyers should favour mobile transfer or e-ticket delivery, since both reach you wherever you are staying rather than at a fixed address. If you want seats together, say so at the point of purchase: sellers list adjacent seats as a set, and a request made afterwards cannot merge two separate listings.
Getting to the ground is straightforward once you are in the city. Metro line 9 runs to Porte de Saint-Cloud, roughly a five-minute walk from the stadium, and line 10 serves Porte d'Auteuil about ten minutes away. Several bus routes also pass the ground. Driving is the option to avoid: parking in the 16th arrondissement is limited, the streets immediately around the stadium close to traffic on matchdays and the walk from anywhere you can legally leave a car is longer than the Metro ride.
One planning quirk belongs to this fixture alone. The two grounds sit on opposite sides of the same street, so if your trip is built around the derby it is worth knowing that Paris FC home fixtures at the Stade Jean-Bouin are played a few dozen metres from the Parc. French kick-off times also move for broadcast until the league confirms the slot, so book flexible travel where you can and treat the listed time as provisional.
The Paris derby is the only fixture in Europe where both sides can claim to be the original. Paris FC merged with Stade Saint-Germain in 1970 to create Paris Saint-Germain, then the two separated again in 1972. Paris FC kept the top-flight place and the Parc des Princes; the younger club started again in the lower divisions. Within a few years the positions had reversed completely, and by 1979 Paris FC were gone from the top flight for what turned out to be 46 years.
The two league meetings of 1978/79 were both staged at the Parc des Princes, because both clubs were using it at the time, and both ended level. Nothing followed for four and a half decades. Paris FC drifted through the second and third tiers while their neighbours built one of the wealthiest squads in the sport. A change of ownership in late 2024 brought new investment, promotion arrived in May 2025, and a move into a 20,000-seat ground on the far side of the same street completed one of the more improbable returns in French football.
What gives the fixture its charge is the absence of a settled pecking order. Four league meetings have produced one win each and two draws, with the goals split evenly at six apiece. Add a compact, steep, fully covered bowl and a visiting support that walks to the ground rather than travels to it, and you get an occasion that behaves like a rivalry decades older than its record. European nights carry more prestige at this stadium, and a fixture such as Paris Saint-Germain against Barcelona in the Champions League will always price higher, but the derby is the one where the result is genuinely open.
Because the sides have met only twice in the league at the Parc des Princes, the figures below widen to all Ligue 1 meetings between the clubs across both venues, covering 1978/79 and 2025/26. Goals are given with Paris Saint-Germain first.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 4 |
| Paris Saint-Germain wins | 1 |
| Paris FC wins | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Paris Saint-Germain goals | 6 |
| Paris FC goals | 6 |
| Biggest Paris Saint-Germain win | 2-1 |
| Biggest Paris FC win | 2-1 |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 18 August 1978 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 17 May 2026 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match record below, cross-referenced against the club's own published derby records and independent match archives.
All four Ligue 1 fixtures between the sides, newest first, with the venue given for each and the Paris Saint-Germain score first. Note that both 1978 meetings were played at the Parc des Princes, with Paris FC the designated home side in December.
| Date | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | Stade Jean-Bouin | 1-2 |
| 04 Jan 2026 | Parc des Princes | 2-1 |
| 17 Dec 1978 | Parc des Princes | 1-1 |
| 18 Aug 1978 | Parc des Princes | 2-2 |
Every result verified against two independent sources: the home club's published derby records and ESPN match archives, with the 1978/79 fixtures confirmed by the club's own historical summary of the rivalry.
No. Membership improves your chances in the club's own sale, but the resale market is open to anyone with no residency, membership or purchase history required.
Earlier rather than later. Supply at this stadium is tight from the moment listings appear, so late buyers usually face fewer options rather than lower prices.
In a segregated corner on the north-west side of the ground, with netting separating it from the neighbouring home areas. The allocation is small and set fixture by fixture.
Metro line 9 to Porte de Saint-Cloud leaves a walk of about five minutes. Line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil is roughly ten minutes on foot.
Most listings are digital, arriving as a mobile transfer or a downloadable file. Both reach you wherever you are staying, so nothing depends on a home address.
Sources: Paris Saint-Germain official club records and derby history pages, Paris FC club information, Ligue 1 and UEFA match centre results, ESPN match archives, Foot Mercato and France 24 reporting on the 2026 derbies, Football Ground Guide and Itinerant Fan venue data.