Paris police arrest more than 130 as PSG fans mark back-to-back Champions League title

Paris police deployed thousands of officers and made more than 130 arrests on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as large crowds celebrated Paris St Germain’s Champions League triumph across the capital. Authorities reported incidents near Parc des Princes and along the Champs-Élysées, where tear gas was used to disperse unruly groups. Most supporters marked the win peacefully, officials said, but damage to vehicles and storefronts was recorded. Crowd-control operations continued into the night.

Officials estimated roughly 40,000 fans watched the match on giant screens at Parc des Princes, with about 20,000 gathering on the Champs-Élysées. By around 11 p.m. local time (2100 GMT), police said arrests had exceeded 130 as fireworks and flares were cleared from dense areas. Emergency services remained on standby near major arteries and transit hubs as operations shifted toward dispersal and cleanup.

Authorities said six vehicles and two storefronts were damaged during scattered, short-lived disturbances. Additional units were deployed to prevent escalations and to keep traffic flowing on main boulevards. City services said updates on repairs and clean-up timelines would follow on Sunday.

Police operations across the city

Heavy presence at Parc des Princes and Champs-Élysées

Police concentrated resources around Parc des Princes and central squares after the broadcast ended, steering crowds toward public transport and away from residential streets. Mobile units responded to flare-ups near fan zones and intersections, using tear gas in some cases to break up groups and restore order. Street-cleaning crews moved in behind police lines to clear debris and reopen lanes.

Officials said most arrests related to public-order offenses and failure to comply with dispersal instructions. Damage assessments continued overnight, with insurers and business owners documenting broken glass and scorch marks on parked cars. Commanders said deployments reflected lessons from prior title celebrations and other large gatherings in the city.

Turnout, incidents and recent context

Celebrations after back-to-back European titles

France had placed 22,000 police across Paris in anticipation of post-match gatherings, focusing on known hot spots and transport interchanges. Sections of the Champs-Élysées were partially cordoned and vehicle access was restricted to limit congestion. Advisories urged caution around pyrotechnics, which were nonetheless visible in several areas.

PSG’s victory delivered a second consecutive Champions League title and drew supporters to familiar celebration points across the city. City officials had urged fans to celebrate responsibly to avoid a repeat of last year’s casualties and injuries. Authorities said that last year two people died and close to 200 were injured after PSG’s first Champions League triumph.

Police said a fuller accounting of arrests, property damage and clean-up costs would be released after overnight reviews, alongside any adjustments to future crowd-management plans for major sporting events.