{"id":142387,"date":"2025-05-30T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/why-there-wont-be-official-free-fan-zones-in-paris-teknomers\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T08:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:00:34","slug":"why-there-wont-be-official-free-fan-zones-in-paris-teknomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/why-there-wont-be-official-free-fan-zones-in-paris-teknomers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why there won’t be official, free fan zones in Paris. Teknomers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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EMMANUEL DUNAND \/ AFP<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Paris is preparing for an extraordinary evening on Saturday, when it will host the highly anticipated Champions League final<\/a> between PSG<\/a> and Inter Milan<\/a>. Fans are hopeful that the following Sunday will also be memorable, as a victory for Luis Enrique’s team would mean a historic parade down the famed Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Le Parisien<\/em> on Friday, May 30<\/a>, Paris Police Prefect Laurent Nu\u00f1ez detailed the extensive security measures being implemented for this significant occasion. The arrangements are reminiscent of those typically seen during “New Year’s Eve celebrations,”<\/em> according to Jeanne d\u2019Hauteserre, the mayor of the 8th arrondissement.<\/p>\n

Regarding fan zones, he noted there would be “about fifteen in Seine-Saint-Denis”<\/em>, including locations such as Saint-Denis, Aulnay-sous-Bois, and Noisy-le-Grand. However, there will be no free or public fan zones in Paris. “No public fan zone has been organized by authorities in Paris, but we cannot rule out a private company organizing a live screening,”<\/em> the police prefect clarified.<\/p>\n

The Paris city hall had initially hoped to set up a free fan zone to broadcast the match. However, this plan was thwarted by the police prefecture’s disapproval. Another factor contributing to this decision is that the PSG has organized a paid live screening at Parc des Princes, known for exorbitant ticket prices that can reach several hundred euros.<\/p>\n

Over 5,000 Police Officers Mobilized<\/h2>\n

Laurent Nu\u00f1ez also highlighted that a total of \u00a05,400 police officers\u00a0 would be deployed on match night, primarily around the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es and near Parc des Princes. This figure is \u00a03,400 more\u00a0 than the number of officers present during the semi-final against Arsenal, an event that was marked by several incidents.<\/p>\n

As the police prefect explained to Le Parisien<\/em>, traffic disruptions will begin at \u00a0midday on Saturday\u00a0 around Place Charles de Gaulle, and will extend to the lower part of the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es from \u00a06 PM\u00a0 onward. “Possession and transport of alcohol and weapons will be prohibited, as will fireworks,”<\/em> he warned.<\/p>\n

The safety measures will be strictly enforced, as all businesses\u2014except for hotels\u2014will be closed in this area from \u00a07 PM on Saturday to 11:59 PM on Sunday\u00a0. Exceptions will be made around Place de la Concorde for the day Sunday. “We are defending the fa\u00e7ades of the Champs with a row of vehicles that will be placed along the shops,”<\/em> explained Laurent Nu\u00f1ez.<\/p>\n

If a player parade occurs, a bus will travel along the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, “along one third of the road, on the even side from the bottom to the top of the avenue,”<\/em> he further detailed. For spectators, three viewing areas capable of accommodating 35,000 people each will be set up, complemented by six large screens to follow the players’ journey from the airport to the city center. They are expected to arrive at the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es around \u00a05 PM\u00a0, with the parade anticipated to last for roughly an hour. Following that, they may proceed “possibly”<\/em> to the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace, culminating in a trophy presentation at Parc des Princes at \u00a09:30 PM\u00a0 for a crowd of subscribers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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