Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender #05 Marquinhos (C) lifts the trophy as PSG celebrate their championship title following the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AJ Auxerre at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on May 17, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
The Paris Saint-Germain has etched their name into Ligue 1 history once again, clinching their 14th league title with a commanding 2-0 victory over RC Lens on Wednesday. The milestone, their 12th since 2012, has left fans eager to celebrate—but the timing of the trophy presentation remains uncertain.
Paris fc faces a dilemma over trophy ceremony
The traditional trophy presentation at the Parc des Princes usually follows the season’s final home game. However, this year’s scenario is complicated by PSG’s title clinch occurring away from home, leaving their last home fixture—a Paris derby against Paris FC at Jean-Bouin—as the only remaining league match. While the match is technically played at a neutral venue, it’s just 50 meters from the Parc des Princes, PSG’s usual celebration ground.
Paris FC, which has scheduled post-match festivities to honor their Ligue 1 survival, has made it clear they oppose hosting PSG’s trophy ceremony on their pitch. The tension underscores the logistical challenges of fitting a championship celebration into an already packed football calendar.
lfp’s protocol leaves little room for negotiation
According to the Ligue de Football Professionnel’s regulations (Article 523-5), the governing body must organize trophy ceremonies for league champions. Clubs are contractually obligated to accommodate these events and adhere to the LFP’s established protocols. The rules explicitly state that the LFP will inform the relevant clubs in advance and that those clubs must participate, host the ceremony, and comply with the associated guidelines. There is no provision for clubs to refuse the ceremony.
past precedents offer limited guidance
PSG’s situation isn’t unprecedented. In 2012, Montpellier secured their first-ever title in a dramatic final-day victory, then celebrated with a public ceremony in front of 30,000 fans at Place de la Comédie. Similarly, Lille’s 2021 title came after their last match away, and they opted for a private ceremony at the Domaine de Luchin before a public parade through the city.
These examples suggest two potential paths for PSG: either insist on a ceremony at Jean-Bouin despite Paris FC’s objections, or delay the celebration until after the season’s conclusion. However, Paris Saint-Germain’s schedule is already packed with Champions League final preparations on May 30, leaving little flexibility for an additional event.
With no obvious perfect solution, the Ligue 1’s governing body faces a delicate decision—one that could define how the 14th Ligue 1 title is remembered in the club’s storied history.
