The following contains information to assist Chelsea fans attending our UEFA Champions League game in France, including details of where to collect tickets that have been purchased for the match...
Match details
Fixture: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea - UEFA Champions League - round of 16 first leg
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Kick-off: 21:00 local time
General admission: 18:00 local time
Travel to France
Passport: A valid passport is required to travel to France.
Currency: Euros
From the airport
Paris Orly Airport is 20km (approximately 30 minutes) from the stadium.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) Airport is 38km (approximately 50 minutes) from the stadium.
Ticket collection point
We ask supporters not to share the location of the ticket collection point (TCP) with anyone other than fellow away fan section ticket holders.
The TCP location is close to the Eiffel Tower at this address:
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel
18 Avenue De Suffren
22 Rue Jean Rey Entree Au
75015
Paris
It is served by several public transport stations including Champs de Mars Tour Eiffel on RER line C and Bir-Hakeim on Metro line 6.
Opening times:
Matchday (Wednesday 11 March) - 09:00-20:00
Ticket collection point phone number: +44 7515 797 084
Collection procedure
In order to collect the ticket, each individual supporter will be required to bring with them in person their collection voucher and their valid passport. Please note, copies of the passport will NOT be accepted and each supporter will need to visit the collection point in person. Tickets are not transferrable and cannot be collected on behalf of other supporters. No replacements will be issued for lost tickets.
Matchday information WhatsApp channel
It is highly recommend travelling fans subscribe to the Chelsea FC Matchday Information WhatsApp channel.
This is a source of info specifically targeted towards fans who attend matches. The content on this one-way channel is to enhance the match-going experience, focusing on useful updates on areas away from team matters, whether they be to aid your journey or time at the stadium, about ticketing, or to let you know about off-pitch activities.
Any important updates for Chelsea fans in Paris will be shared on this channel.
Paris transport map
Route to the stadium
Stadium address:
Parc des Princes
24, rue du Commandant Guilbaud
75016 Paris
The stadium is located to the south-west of Paris city centre, just south of the Bois de Boulogne. It is in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
For travel to the stadium, it is recommended to take the Metro line 9 to Porte de Saint-Cloud station and then to follow Avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud and Rue du Commandant Guilbaud.
The visiting supporters sector of the stadium is accessed via Gate V. This is in the south-east corner of the stadium.
Advice on areas to avoid
The authorities in Paris recommend Chelsea supporters stay away from the following areas of the city on match day and the day before the match:
Rue Saint-Denis in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements
Place Clichy neighbourhood in the 9th arrondissement
The Grands Boulevards (from Boulevard de Saint-Martin in the 3rd arrondissement, Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle in the 10th arrondissement, Boulevard Poissonnière in the 9th arrondissement, to Boulevard Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement)
The Latin Quarter in the 5th arrondissement
The entire Porte d'Auteuil area in the 16th arrondissement, especially on match day. This area is located north of the Parc des Princes and is where local fans gather.
The areas listed are shown on the map below:
Chelsea fans looking for a bar are recommended to visit Seguin Sound, located at 1 Parvis de l'Ile Seguin, 92 100 Boulogne-Billancourt.
From there, visiting supporters can easily reach the Parc des Princes stadium by taking Metro line 9 and getting off at the Porte de Saint-Cloud station.
Entering the stadium
The time taken to enter stadiums is generally increasing so we recommend supporters make their way to the stadium in good time. Late arrivals will inevitably be required to queue and there is no guarantee they will see the start of the match.
ID is not required, we advise that you leave your passport in a safe place rather than bringing it to the stadium.
Entry procedure
There will be an outer cordon at the junction between Rue Du Commandant Guilbaud and Avenue De La Porte De Saint Cloud with a visual check of each ticket.
100 metres further on, there will be a ticket scan with a hand-held device and body search by stewards.
There will be division into two lanes with one lane for upper tier ticket holders and one for lower tier ticket holders. Those with tickets for the lower tier will have a wristband fitted.
Entry into the stadium is by rotating turnstiles. Only those with wristbands can enter the lower tier.
Entry will be refused to any supporter who is deemed to be intoxicated.
Seating area
Chelsea supporters will located in either the lower tier blocks 101 and 102 or the upper tier blocks 301 and 302. These tiers are strictly segregated so although seating is unallocated within each tier, it is not possible for ticket holders for the lower tier to access the upper tier or ticket holders for the upper tier to access the lower tier.
The platform for disabled supporters is in the lower tier at the rear of Blocks 101 and 102.
Prohibited items
The following are not allowed inside Parc des Princes:
Battery chargers are permitted if no larger than the phone.
Flags and banners
As per PSG's ground regulations, all banners and flags must be inspected by the local authority in advance of the match taking place. Therefore, should you wish to bring a banner or flag to this match, you must submit a photo of it, along with a valid fire safety certificate, to supporter.relations@chelseafc.com by no later than 9am, Tuesday 10 March. Owners of banners or flags permitted into the stadium will be contacted via email in due course after this deadline.
Please note, flags and banners will also be inspected by Chelsea FC stewards and any that display symbols, images or wording that are not in keeping with the values and standards of the club or that are deemed to be inflammatory in nature will not be allowed to enter the stadium.
Bags
Maximum bag size: 30cm x 20cm x 10cm (A4). All bags within this size will be searched.
No bags larger than this will be permitted into the stadium.
Stadium exit
There will be a hold back of Chelsea supporters in the stadium after the game of approximately 30 minutes. Supporters may leave the stadium before the end of the match.
There will be access to refreshments and toilets during any hold back.
Please note, operational circumstances may require a modification to this plan.
Alcohol
No alcoholic drinks will be served in the stadium. The police may choose to remove any supporter who is deemed to be intoxicated at any time during the match.
Ejections
Supporters who are ejected may be subject to arrest.
Refreshments and payment
Refreshments will be available at the stadium, but no alcohol will be served.
Cash and card payments are accepted.
Police
Please follow the advice and instructions of the police at all times.
Fan behaviour
Chelsea supporters are asked to cooperate with the authorities, especially in relation to the entry procedures. Anti-social, noisy behaviour fuelled by excessive drinking may result in admission to the stadium being refused.
Chelsea is a club that actively celebrates our diversity. As supporters, we ask that you share our vision of a club and a game free from discrimination that is open to all.
While the players and staff appreciate passionate and vocal support at our matches, there have been instances where supporters have used unacceptable, offensive and discriminatory language. This will not be tolerated. Please be respectful to our hosts and the local community by not using language or actions which may inflame local and current regional sensitivities. This includes any sectarian chanting, slogans or banners.
Racism, homophobia, sexism, antisemitism, sectarianism or any language or actions viewed as discriminatory will result in the strongest possible actions which may include banning, arrest and prosecution.
This includes on public transport and in other public venues before and after the game.
Fans can report such behaviour to club stewards or by contacting the below reporting hotline.
You can call 020 7386 3355
If you hear it, report it.
Assistance and advice
Chelsea supporter assistance phone number for European away games: +44 7525 591 426
A Chelsea supporter liaison officer will be present at the stadium to assist with enquiries.
Local emergency number112
British Embassy Paris
35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, Paris Cedex 08
75383 Paris
France
24/7 British Consular Services France - tel: +33 1 44 51 31 00
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only. Click for online assistance
Lost Passports
If you lose your passport, you must cancel it and apply online for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
Please note that this document can take up to 48 hours, so be prepared to remain in France until it is available for you to use.
Safety
As in any other city beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers at airports, railway stations, around the city centre and when using public transport.
Only carry what you need, leave spare cash and valuables in hotel room safes or safety deposit facilities. Carry your valuables in different bags and pockets and keep a copy of your passport photo page somewhere safe.
Remember the place where you are staying, take a hotel business card.
Additional information
Click for additional information from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 24/7 consular assistance - tel: +44 20 7008 5000