Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has announced record revenues for the 2024/25 season, but the club’s financial growth is increasingly constrained by its aging, limited-capacity stadium.
The French champions reported revenues of approximately $904 million (837 million euros) for the season. This financial milestone coincided with PSG winning the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history.
Despite this success, the 48,000-seat Parc des Princes is seen as a bottleneck for further expansion. “Today we compete with big European clubs in a small stadium. We need to innovate to continue growing,” the club stated in a communiqué.
Since Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) acquired the club in 2011, PSG’s revenue has increased nine-fold. The recent Champions League victory contributed significantly to this growth.
A strategic shift in player acquisition policy also played a role. The club moved away from signing high-cost individual stars like Neymar, Lionel Messi, or Kylian Mbappé.
Under manager Luis Enrique, the team has focused more on collective play rather than individual brilliance. This change has been credited with both financial stability and sporting achievements.
The club also reported a 210 percent increase in jersey sales and a surge in new sponsorship interest. Social media engagement has grown as well.
French media reports highlight the stadium’s limited capacity as a critical challenge. PSG has been considering a stadium change for some time.
However, a potential move to a new venue located more than 30 kilometers from Paris could face significant resistance from the club’s fan base.