 PSG, the dominant club in Paris, in 2001. | |
| Other names | Derby de Paris, Derby de la Capitale, Le Derby Parisien |
|---|---|
| Location | Paris |
| Teams | Paris Saint-Germain FC Paris FC |
| First meeting | 18 August 1978 Division 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2–2 Paris FC |
| Latest meeting | 12 January 2026 Coupe de France Paris Saint-Germain 0–1 Paris FC |
| Next meeting | 16 May 2026 Ligue 1 Paris FC v Paris Saint-Germain |
| Stadiums | Parc des Princes (PSG) Stade Jean-Bouin (Paris FC) |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 4 |
| Most wins | Paris Saint-Germain (1) Paris FC (1) |
| Most player appearances | Carlos Bianchi (2) |
| Top scorer | Carlos Bianchi (2) |
| All-time record | Paris Saint-Germain: 1 Draw: 2 Paris FC: 1 |
| Largest victory | 4 January 2026 Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2–1 Paris FC |
The Paris derby (French : Derby de Paris) is a French football rivalry contested between Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG) and Paris FC (PFC), the two largest professional clubs based in Paris, France. PSG, founded in 1970 through the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain, has grown into the dominant club in both the capital and French football, regularly competing in Ligue 1 and European competitions. Paris FC, which split from PSG in 1972, spent decades in the lower divisions before returning to the top flight in 2025, reigniting a local derby that had been dormant at the highest level for more than three decades.
Contents
- History
- Merger, split and first derbies
- Diverging fortunes and top-flight return
- Statistics
- Honours
- Head-to-head
- Matches
- Women's derby
- References
- External links
The rivalry traces its roots to the early history of football in the French capital, where historic clubs like Racing Club de France Football and Red Star FC once competed. PSG emerged from efforts by the French Football Federation (FFF) to create a major inner‑city club in the late 1960s, while Paris FC originally remained in Ligue 1 following the 1972 split. PSG quickly established itself as the capital's leading club, taking over the Parc des Princes and embarking on a period of sustained success that left Paris FC largely absent from the top tier. Consequently, first‑team meetings between the two were rare for decades.
Following Paris FC's promotion to Ligue 1 in 2025, the Paris derby returned as a significant fixture in French football. The two clubs' home stadiums—PSG's Parc des Princes and PFC's Stade Jean-Bouin—are separated by only a short distance, creating one of the closest geographic derbies in world football. The first top‑flight meeting since 1990 took place on 4 January 2026 at the Parc des Princes, with PSG winning 2–1 in a closely contested match. A subsequent Coupe de France encounter saw Paris FC secure a 1–0 victory, marking PSG's first home defeat in the competition in several years.
Beyond the men's game, the Paris derby extends to women's football, where Paris Saint-Germain FC (women) and Paris FC (women) also compete at the highest level, adding further depth to the rivalry. Paris FC, formerly known as Juvisy, was the capital's dominant women's club in the 2000s, while PSG largely dominated the Paris derby (women) during the 2010s. In the early 2020s, Paris FC established itself as the third force in the league, highlighted by their victory over PSG in the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine final. Together with PSG, they the only clubs capable of contesting the dominance of OL Lyonnes.
