The Paris Saint-Germain is set to play its second consecutive Champions League final and perhaps bring a new trophy home. That’s the headline prospect this Saturday, May 30, 2026 in the capital! The whole city is donning red and blue colors to back its team, which will face Arsenal. But the Police Prefecture has also had to plan for contingencies, given the rioting that often follows matches.
Indeed, certain traffic restrictions have been announced, notably in public transport, with the closure of stations from 5 p.m. on the night of the match, for safety, on several major routes that fans use whether they win or lose, such as the Champs-Elysées.
PSG-Arsenal: no parade on the Champs-Élysées in the event of victory, traffic restrictions starting Saturday
For the PSG-Arsenal final, Paris will seal off the Champs-Élysées from Saturday afternoon. If they win, no official parade is planned for Sunday. Here are the expected traffic restrictions. [Read more]
Line 1
Please note that trains will operate with passengers but will not stop between Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre and Porte Maillot on Line 1; Line 6 trains will terminate at Kléber until 19:30, then terminate at Trocadéro from 19:30; and Line 9 trains will run with passengers but will not stop between Trocadéro and Miromesnil. Interchanges will not be guaranteed.
Stations closed this Sunday, May 31, for the celebrations
Closed metro stations, bus detours, and street restrictions: PSG's title celebration at the Champ de Mars this Sunday, May 31, 2026, disrupts Parisian transport all day. Here’s what you need to know to plan your trip there or to steer clear of the disruption. [Read more]
PSG-Arsenal: no parade on the Champs-Élysées in the event of victory, traffic restrictions starting Saturday
PSG celebrations: which metro stations will be closed on Sunday, May 31?
