PSG could temporarily play Ligue 1 matches at the Stade de France
PSG must decide by December 20, 2026 on its future stadium. If the Parc des Princes is chosen and requires major work, the club could temporarily play at the Stade de France.
Key takeaways
- PSG must choose between Paris, Massy and Poissy by December 20, 2026 for its future stadium.
- If Parc des Princes is chosen and needs major work, the club does not rule out playing temporarily at the Stade de France.
- Victoriano Melero, PSG's chief executive, thanked the steering committee participants and announced advanced discussions to begin in early 2027.
- PSG is 6th in Ligue 1 on October 16, 2026 with 11 points in 6 matches and is 1st in its Champions League group with 6 points in 2 matches.
- PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on October 14, 2026 and will host Barcelona on October 20, 2026 at the Parc des Princes.
Decision calendar
Paris Saint-Germain must make a definitive choice on the location of its future stadium by December 20, 2026. Two steering committees are planned for this Friday, October 16, 2026, after a meeting held in Poissy in the Yvelines on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Victoriano Melero, the club’s chief executive, thanked the participants for the work accomplished and indicated that discussions would move forward in early 2027 to finalise agreements with the stakeholders of the chosen site.
The Stade de France a temporary solution
If the Parc des Princes is chosen and requires substantial expansion work, the club is considering playing some of its matches provisionally at the Stade de France. The scenario envisages PSG being able to operate for several months in the Saint-Denis venue, both in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League, to allow the construction site to proceed.
Stakes for supporters and the sporting calendar
The majority of fans want to stay at least partly at the Parc des Princes, even though this objective involves a substantial project. The club has just over two months to weigh the advantages and constraints of each of the three sites under consideration — Paris, Massy and Poissy — before committing.
The immediate sporting context for PSG is marked by a string of recent victories: on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League (Group stage) at the Etihad Stadium; on Saturday, October 10, 2026, PSG defeated Le Mans 3-1 in Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes; on Sunday, September 20, 2026, PSG won 2-1 at Marseille (Stade Vélodrome); on Sunday, September 13, 2026, Brest 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain (Stade Francis-Le Blé); and on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 Slovan Bratislava (Parc des Princes).
Upcoming fixtures: - Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 17:15 (Paris time): Strasbourg - Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, Stade de la Meinau) - Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 21:00 (Paris time): Paris Saint-Germain - Barcelona (Champions League, Parc des Princes) - Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 20:45 (Paris time): Paris Saint-Germain - Lyon (Ligue 1, Parc des Princes)
The club sits 6th in Ligue 1 as of October 16, 2026 with 11 points from 6 matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 11 for, 8 against). In the Champions League, PSG is top as of October 16, 2026 with 6 points from 2 matches (2 wins, 10 for, 3 against).
Practical consequences
A temporary move to the Stade de France would require logistical adjustments for home matches, ticketing and supporter management, as well as coordination with other regular users of the venue. The decision timeline set before December 20, 2026 will determine the precise schedule for any works and provisional occupancy.
Your questions, our answers
What is the deadline for the decision on the future stadium?
The club must take a concrete and definitive position before December 20, 2026.
Will PSG play at the Stade de France permanently?
No: the Stade de France is considered a temporary solution only if the Parc des Princes is chosen and undergoes significant work.
What are PSG's next matches after the decision?
Before the end of December, PSG will play Strasbourg on October 17, 2026 at 17:15, Barcelona on October 20, 2026 at 21:00, and Lyon on October 25, 2026 at 20:45.