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Paris FC Secures Ligue 1 Return After 46 Years

The club's long-awaited promotion was confirmed with a draw at Martigues and Metz's 3-3 result, marking a new era under Arnault family ownership.

Le Paris FC fête sa montée en Ligue 1.
Monaco s’impose à Saint-Étienne.
Akliouche (à gauche) a marqué à peine deux minutes après le coup d’envoi.
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Overview

  • Paris FC officially earned promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2025–26 season following a 1-1 draw at Martigues and Metz's draw against Rodez.
  • This marks the club's first return to France's top football division since 1979, ending a 46-year absence.
  • The promotion signifies the first time since 1990 that Paris will host two Ligue 1 teams, Paris FC and PSG, fostering a new local rivalry.
  • The club's resurgence follows its November 2024 acquisition by the Arnault family's Agache Sport, with additional backing from Red Bull.
  • Paris FC will move from Stade Charléty to Stade Jean-Bouin for the next season, with plans for targeted recruitment and a budget increase to ensure Ligue 1 stability.