Paris Saint-Germain supporters celebrate for a goal as they watch the match on a screen at a bar during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan held in Munich in the Grands Boulevards area in Paris on May 31, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM
The countdown has begun for football fans across Paris and Île-de-France. On Saturday evening, the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will captivate millions, with the kickoff set for 6 PM. Here’s where to experience the high-stakes match in the capital and its surrounding areas.
no fan zone, but plenty of alternatives
Despite the cancellation of a large fan zone in Paris—due to scheduling conflicts with concerts by Aya Nakamura and Damso, as well as Roland-Garros and a Stade Français match—the city is still buzzing with options. Bars, rooftops, and event spaces are stepping up to broadcast the match, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the action.
bars and pubs: arrive early for the best seats
Parisian bars are gearing up to screen the final, though reservations are rare. Popular spots like Hall’s Beer Tavern in Châtelet, Café Oz on Grands Boulevards, and O’Sullivans in Pigalle will be showing the match, along with the Belushi’s locations in Gare du Nord and Canal de la Villette. Many of these venues offer giant screens, but arrive by 4 PM to secure a spot—first-come, first-served.
In the 13th arrondissement, Wanderlust will air the match before hosting a late-night party until 6 AM. Meanwhile, the newly opened Central Chapelle in the 18th arrondissement opens its doors at 4 PM for a fee of €18.99, which includes entry to the match and the evening’s festivities.
unique venues with a twist
For a different experience, head to Boom Boom Villette shopping center in the 19th arrondissement, where the match will be broadcast on giant screens for a €20 ticket. The iconic Grand Rex cinema in central Paris is also screening the final, though it’s currently fully booked—you can still join the waiting list.
In the 5th arrondissement, the Sama rooftop offers free reservations, while Le Sacré in the 2nd arrondissement will feature four giant screens across two rooms. Over in Bastille, the Yoru Japanese restaurant offers tiered pricing between €11 and €21, and Café A near Gare de l’Est has been broadcasting PSG’s matches since the quarter-finals against Liverpool.
outdoor screenings and municipal hotspots
Several locations are setting up outdoor screens for a communal viewing experience. The Cabaret Sauvage in the 19th arrondissement, Longchamp Hippodrome in the 16th, Virage in the 17th, Canal Barboteur in Bobigny, and La Clairière in the 16th will all provide giant-screen access. Note that the 17th arrondissement town hall has already reached its 600-person capacity for an indoor screening.
Beyond Paris, towns like Conflans-Sainte-Honorine and Le Perray-sur-Yvelines will also set up giant screens. In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the match will air at the Camp des Loges as it did last year, with doors opening at 3:30 PM.
suburban celebrations and hidden gems
In the suburbs, Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis) will host a fan zone in the Hôtel de Ville gardens, while the athletics stadium in Neuilly-sur-Marne will be transformed into a viewing hub. Other options include Sand Fabrik in Pantin, Stade Pierre Lacans in Villepinte, and Parc de Ladoucette in Drancy, which opens at 4 PM. In Saint-Ouen, fans can gather at La Communale, and in L’Île-Saint-Denis, the match will be shown at the Théâtre Jean-Vilar.
For those avoiding the match altogether, a few venues like Trinquet Village in the 16th arrondissement and Ground Control in the 12th have confirmed they won’t broadcast the final due to prior commitments. The question remains: will their patrons resist the temptation to check their phones?
