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Paris FC Returns to Ligue 1 with Exciting Derby Against PSG Scheduled for 2026
Paris, August 2025 – Paris FC is making a grand entrance back into Ligue 1 after a stellar 2024-2025 season in Ligue 2, securing a second-place finish. The club is set to face off against Paris Saint-Germain in a highly anticipated local derby.
Excitement builds for the Paris derby
The return to Ligue 1 means Paris FC will engage in the much-awaited derby against Paris Saint-Germain, with matches scheduled at the iconic Parc des Princes and the Stade Jean Bouin. These two venues, situated just meters apart, will host the thrilling encounters.
In a recent press conference held before a friendly match against the UNFP selection, Stéphane Gilli, Paris FC’s coach, shared his thoughts on the upcoming derbies with PSG, the reigning 2025 European champions. He remarked that these matches will be “gala events” for the club.
“Of course, it’s exciting (laughs), and logistically, it’s advantageous for us,” he joked. “It’s our shortest away trip, which is great for recovery. It’s a special occasion, being a derby, yet we must remember our league competition isn’t with PSG, one of Europe’s top clubs,” he explained to the press.
All eyes on the first clash in January
The Paris derby is set to be one of the most eagerly watched matches in the Ligue 1 season. Fans and pundits alike will have to wait until January 4, 2026, for the first showdown between these two Parisian clubs.
The initial face-off will take place at the Parc des Princes just after the winter break. The return match, scheduled for May 16 at the Stade Jean Bouin, promises to be a crucial encounter that could impact both teams’ standings.
