1970
Where the story begins
Paris Saint-Germain emerged in 1970 from a project to create a major club in the French capital. Its founding involved Paris FC and Stade de Saint-Germain.
Football Stories / Paris, France
Paris Saint-GermainHistory & journey
A capital club takes shape.
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Founded 1970Illustrative jersey. Independent fan guide.
1970-2026Milestones covered4 chaptersA chronological journey5 questionsNo timer or sign-in
2026-27 Champions League league-phase club. UEFA roster source, checked 12 September 2026. Concise milestone guide; follow the archive for a fuller history.
Beyond the scoreline
The journey, chapter by chapter.
A capital club takes shape. This concise guide selects four milestones from the club's journey. It is a starting point for the linked archive, not a complete season-by-season history or live results feed.
May 1970
A merger is approved
On 27 May, the Paris FC association's general assembly approved a merger with Stade de Saint-Germain. Administrative decisions laid the foundation for the new club.
2025
A first Champions League, emphatically
Paris defeated Inter 5-0 in Munich to win its first Champions League. The result established a new winning-margin record for the final.
2026
The title is retained
Paris retained the Champions League against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in Budapest and a penalty shootout. The club entered 2026/27 as defending champions.
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Which year marks Paris Saint-Germain's founding roots in this guide?
1970. Paris Saint-Germain emerged in 1970 from a project to create a major club in the French capital. Its founding involved Paris FC and Stade de Saint-Germain.
Which country does Paris Saint-Germain represent in the 2026/27 league phase?
France. UEFA lists Paris Saint-Germain among the clubs representing France in the 2026/27 league phase.
Which club joined the Paris FC association's merger project?
Stade de Saint-Germain. On 27 May, the Paris FC association's general assembly approved a merger with Stade de Saint-Germain. Administrative decisions laid the foundation for the new club.
Whom did Paris beat in the 2025 final?
Inter. Paris defeated Inter 5-0 in Munich to win its first Champions League. The result established a new winning-margin record for the final.
How was the 2026 final decided after a 1-1 draw?
Penalty shootout. Paris retained the Champions League against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in Budapest and a penalty shootout. The club entered 2026/27 as defending champions.
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Sources & editorial notes.
Original summaries based on the club and competition sources below. Historical milestones are dated; current squads, live standings and changing tour details are not maintained here. This collection focuses on selected men's first-team eras, not the complete history of every club department.
- Paris Saint-Germain: historical source
- Paris Saint-Germain: 2025 source
- Paris Saint-Germain: 2026 source
- UEFA: 2026/27 league-phase participants (checked 12 September 2026)
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