Prepare for the application by watching a recorded webinar, reviewing eligibility criteria, completing Form W-9 and gathering financial data. Still equipped with a cycling track of 454 metres, the Tour de France was not the only major sporting event hosted at this stadium. Users can initiate the recovery of their account / unlock access by contacting the moderators at moderator@sputniknews.com. Of course, with good transport connections to the stadium, you can just as well stay in any other part of Paris. I go as moral support. PSG play at the 48713-capacity stadium "Parc des Princes" Use the map controls to rotate and zoom the PSG stadium view.
[10], Following the Liberation of Paris in August 1944 and the end of World War II in September 1945, the French football championship returned, with big Parisian clubs Stade français-Red Star and Racing Paris regularly playing at the Parc des Princes. Wished they had better signs on where to go to get inside for the tour beyond an obscure sign. [10], In 1903, an English side easily defeated a team composed by the best Parisian players (11–0) in front of 984 paying spectators, in what was the first international football played at the Parc des Princes.
[7] Le Parc hosted the opening match of the 1938 FIFA World Cup between Switzerland and Germany as well as the victory of Hungary in the semi-final against Sweden. “I think it’s something that we’ve all been looking forward to,” said United defender Peabo Doue, about the new stadium. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Users are obliged to speak respectfully to the other participants in the discussion, readers and individuals referenced in the posts. ?#ComingHome #SaddleUp , Posted by Loudoun United FC on Thursday, June 20, 2019. [9], Originally called Stade Vélodrome du Parc des Princes, the stadium was inaugurated on 18 July 1897. One of which, when accidentally breached by a small Citroën saw three armed police storm the unsuspecting driver and passengers. Perfect end to the trip, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. You can withdraw your consent using the method specified in the Privacy Policy. [8] However, the French national rugby team holds the stadium's absolute attendance record.
With a capacity of just under 49,000 it is the fourth largest stadium in the country, although with lots of investment going into players for the club, it would come as no surprise if the owners didn’t fancy upgrading the stadium whose last renovation was in 1972. [2][4], In November 2013, PSG reached an agreement with the Paris City Council, owner of the Parc des Princes, to extend their stadium lease for a further 30 years until 2043, based on a fixed rent plus a variable share of their income. [1][2], The stadium, with a seating capacity of 47,929 spectators, has been the home of Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. PSG fans are gathering at the team's Parc des Princes stadium in Paris to watch the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Paris FC remained in Ligue 1, while PSG kept their name but were administratively demoted to Division 3. This will lead to the creation of 50 new jobs. If you are visiting Paris and you like football this is the place to visit. There is a PSG official store around the block and has a lot of merchandise that you can not find anywhere. [20] From the start of their ownership at the capital club, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) made it clear that a larger stadium is one of the means to establish PSG as one of leading European clubs.