The Paris Police Prefecture has already signaled its opposition to fan zones in the capital. With three major concerts scheduled simultaneously at the Stade de France, La Défense Arena, and Accor Arena, law enforcement resources will be stretched thin. Instead, a giant-screen broadcast of the final is planned at the Parc des Princes, with tickets starting at €19. Local bars and restaurants are expected to participate in the festivities, reflecting the ongoing challenge of organizing public viewing events in the region.

Ongoing discussions with local authorities

Fan zones in Greater Paris will be rare for this final. No such zones have been declared in Hauts-de-Seine, where Prefect Alexandre Brugère has advised mayors against organizing them. Security forces remain concentrated in Paris. In Seine-Saint-Denis, ongoing talks between the prefect and local leaders highlight the need for robust security measures. “We also want the prefecture to guarantee sufficient resources to secure any fan zones,” explained Mayor Bally Bagayoko of Saint-Denis during a live broadcast on May 14. He also noted “associations’ desire to create popular, citizen-run fan zones,” which he hopes to support if safety can be ensured.

Planned events in select municipalities

Fan zones will be set up in Trappes and Carrière-sous-Poissy, with an 8,000-person capacity event planned at the Camp des Loges in Saint-Germain-en-Laye—the birthplace of PSG. This closed venue offers easier security control compared to public spaces, especially in a France still under high-alert Vigipirate status. “Organizing a public event on open streets is nearly impossible,” noted Mayor Arnaud Péricard. The security challenge, he emphasized, “goes beyond football”: “The Fête des Loges in Saint-Germain now has restricted access, unlike before when events were open to all.”

“A setback for public celebration”

Cyril Dubois, a lawyer representing the Ultras Paris supporters’ collective, argues that football should still have a place in the streets. “The inability to create inclusive public events without incidents is a failure—but the real issue is that we’ve stopped even trying to set up fan zones in Paris,” he said. He added that no fan zone was available for the semifinal either, yet “rioters still managed to appear.” After the semifinal victory over Bayern, 127 people were arrested in the Paris metropolitan area. Last year’s final saw 491 detentions, with two fatalities in Paris and Dax during post-match celebrations.