Paris FC Colors, Facts and History

Paris FC history

Paris Football Club was founded in 1969 and, a year later, merged with Stade Saint-Germain to create Paris Saint-Germain. The partnership did not last. In 1972 Paris FC split off on its own again. Fans call the team Les Bleus (The Blues) because of its shirt color, and the crest shows the Eiffel Tower.

While PSG grew into a giant, Paris FC had a hard time settling in the upper levels of French football. It finally returned to Ligue 1 in 2025. That same year the club moved into the Stade Jean-Bouin, just over the road from the Parc des Princes, home of PSG, in the 16th arrondissement, which makes for an unusual pair of neighbors. Ownership is spread across several groups. Since 2024 the Arnault family's Agache Sport has held a majority with 52.4% of the shares. Pierre Ferracci's Alter Paris owns 29.8%, Red Bull GmbH holds 10.6%, and BRI Sports Holdings has 7.2%.

Did you know?

• Paris FC's stadium faces the Parc des Princes, home of PSG, from the other side of the road.
• The Paris FC crest features the Eiffel Tower.
• Red Bull GmbH owns 10.6% of Paris FC.