Kop Sud
Ici, c'est Paris
Kop Sud is a section of the Parc des Princes stadium, home to Paris Saint-Germain's most passionate supporters. The club's official mascot, Germain the Lynx, can be seen entertaining kids in the stands of the Parc des Princes or near the pitch with the players during the warm-up.
- Location
- South Stand (Parc des Princes)
- Affiliation
- Paris Saint-Germain Supporters
- Key Groups
- Brigade du Sud, Ultras Paris
- Status
- Active Standing Section
- Atmosphere Type
- Ultras / Chanting
- Historical Role
- Cultural Heart of the Club
Lore & Background
The club's fortunes changed dramatically with the arrival of Qatar Sports Investments as owners in 2011. Since then, PSG have invested heavily in signings of world-class players such as Zlatan Ibrahimović, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé. PSG have won multiple domestic trophies but have not yet claimed a UEFA Champions League title, and claims of a 2025 UEFA Super Cup or FIFA Intercontinental Cup victory are not established facts.
In Their Own Story
The air inside the south stand vibrates with a low hum that rises into a roar as the players emerge from the tunnel. In the Kop Sud, time seems to suspend; the modern stadium fades into the background, leaving only the sea of red and blue scarves waving in unison. A veteran supporter, his face painted with the club's colors, grips the railing, leading the chant that has echoed here for thirty years. The rhythm is primal, a heartbeat syncing thousands of fans together as they demand glory from the pitch below.
Reader's Guide
PSG plays its home matches at the Parc des Princes. The club's traditional colours are red, blue and white. The club's official mascot, Germain the Lynx, was unveiled during the 2010 Tournoi de Paris in commemoration of the club's 40th anniversary.
Did You Know?
- PSG was founded in 1970 through the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain.
- The club has won a record 14 Ligue 1 titles, though they have not yet won a UEFA Champions League.
- PSG's traditional home kit, the 'Hechter shirt', was first worn in the 1973–74 season.
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