How are PSG allowed to get away with this? Spurs fans the latest to find out the harsh reality
How do PSG keep getting away with this? Tottenham supporters are the latest to experience the harsh reality.
According to UEFA regulations, visiting fans in European competitions are entitled to at least five per cent of a stadium’s capacity. Given that the Parc des Princes holds between 47,000 and 48,000 spectators for Champions League matches, away supporters should receive around 2,350–2,400 tickets.
However, just as Newcastle fans discovered last season, Spurs have been allocated only 2,000 tickets for their upcoming trip to Paris on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. The limited allocation has left many Tottenham fans furious, prompting the club to release an official statement:
> “Supporters will note that our ticket allocation for this match is below the five per cent allocation that all visiting clubs are entitled to under UEFA competition regulations. The Club requested the full allocation and have been in dialogue with both PSG and UEFA on this issue. We have been informed the reduced ticket allocation is a safety and security directive from the local authorities in Paris, which applies to all European matches played at Parc des Princes.”
The situation has been widely condemned as a stitch-up between PSG and the Parisian authorities. Despite being the wealthiest club in France, based in its richest city, PSG continue to claim they cannot safely accommodate more than 2,000 away fans — a stance that contradicts UEFA’s own rules.
It’s worth noting that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi also sits on UEFA’s Executive Committee, adding another layer of controversy.
The 2025 Deloitte Football Money League ranked PSG as the third-richest club in the world, with an annual turnover of €806 million (around £700 million), and they are the current Champions League holders. Yet, despite their immense wealth and influence, they have repeatedly flouted UEFA regulations without consequence.
If PSG and the Paris authorities genuinely cannot provide the minimum away allocation, serious questions should be asked about their ability to host Champions League fixtures at all.
Gone are the days when clubs could take huge followings abroad, such as Newcastle’s famous 13,000-strong trip to the San Siro or visits to Barcelona and Antwerp. It’s a sad reflection of modern football that a powerhouse like PSG can disregard the basic five per cent rule for away fans — and face no repercussions.
