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.