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Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, commonly called PSG, is a French professional football club based in Paris.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, commonly called PSG, is a French professional football club based in Paris. Founded in 1970 through the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain, it plays in Ligue 1 and hosts home matches at the Parc des Princes. The club is one of the most successful in French football and won the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 2025.

History

Paris Saint-Germain was created in 1970 as part of a merger between Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain. It later became a separate club and developed into one of France's leading football teams.

Domestic success

PSG has won multiple French league titles and domestic cups, making it one of the most decorated clubs in France. Its success increased significantly after the 2011 takeover by Qatar Sports Investments.

European competition

The club has regularly competed in the UEFA Champions League and reached its first final in 2020. It won the competition for the first time in 2025.

Home ground and identity

PSG's home stadium is the Parc des Princes in Paris. The club is commonly associated with the colours red and blue and with nicknames such as Les Rouge et Bleu and Les Parisiens.

Key facts

  • PSG was founded in 1970 from the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain.
  • The club plays at the Parc des Princes and competes in Ligue 1.
  • Qatar Sports Investments bought a majority stake in the club in 2011.
  • PSG has been one of the dominant clubs in French football in the 21st century.
  • The club won its first UEFA Champions League title in 2025.
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Canadian context

PSG is relevant to Canadian readers because its matches, players, and European competitions are widely followed in Canada, and the club has featured Canadian interest through international football coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is PSG?
Paris Saint-Germain is a professional football club from Paris, France, known as PSG.
When was PSG founded?
It was founded on 12 August 1970.
Where does PSG play home matches?
PSG plays home matches at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
Who owns PSG?
Qatar Sports Investments owns a majority stake in the club.
What league does PSG play in?
PSG competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football.
Has PSG won the Champions League?
Yes. PSG won its first UEFA Champions League title in 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC
    Supports: Founded in 1970 through the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain; based in Paris; competes in Ligue 1; plays home matches at Parc des Princes.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Paris-Saint-Germain
    Supports: PSG founded on August 12, 1970; nicknames; majority takeover by Qatar Sports Investments in 2011; 2024–25 Champions League title.
  3. Paris Saint-Germain — https://www.psg.fr/en/the-club/about
    Supports: Club identity, president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi since 2011, and broader institutional information.
  4. Paris Saint-Germain — https://www.psg.fr/en/the-club/about/identity
    Supports: Club identity, multi-sport structure, and description as the most decorated club in France.
  5. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/9847/overview/paris-saint-germain
    Supports: Home stadium Parc des Princes and capacity.