Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender #05 Marquinhos (C) lifts the trophy as PSG celebrate their championship title following the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AJ Auxerre at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on May 17, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

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Psg secures 14th ligue 1 title: when will they receive the trophy?

By nigerreport / May 14, 2026

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has etched their name into the history books once again, clinching their 14th Ligue 1 title in dramatic fashion with a 2-0 victory over RC Lens on Wednesday evening. This milestone triumph, their 12th since 2012, has left fans and pundits alike buzzing with anticipation about the much-anticipated trophy presentation.

Traditionally, PSG would host a grand celebration at the Parc des Princes following their final home match of the season. However, this year’s timeline has created an unexpected twist. With the club already crowned champions before their last home game against Brest (1-0 win on May 10), the focus now shifts to this Sunday’s derby against Paris FC at Jean-Bouin Stadium—just 50 meters from their iconic home ground.

The hosts, Paris FC, have planned post-match festivities to celebrate their Ligue 1 survival, and there’s growing concern they may oppose hosting PSG’s trophy presentation on their turf. This raises critical questions: Where and when will the Ligue 1 trophy be handed over to the newly crowned champions?

Ligue 1 regulations dictate trophy presentation logistics

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) holds clear authority over trophy ceremonies, as outlined in Article 523-5 of the championship regulations. According to the protocol:

  • The LFP is responsible for organizing all collective and individual trophy presentations for LFP competitions.
  • Clubs are formally notified in advance of any ceremony, including the associated protocol and marketing requirements.
  • Teams and players are contractually obligated to participate in these ceremonies and adhere to the provided guidelines.

While the regulations don’t explicitly mention clubs’ ability to refuse a ceremony, the protocol leaves little room for negotiation. The LFP’s decision stands as the definitive authority in these matters.

Previous precedents offer limited guidance

Instances where a champion was crowned after their final home match have been rare in recent Ligue 1 history. The most recent cases occurred in 2012 with Montpellier and 2021 with Lille, both decided on the final matchday and won while playing away.

Montpellier celebrated their title in front of 30,000 supporters at Place de la Comédie, while Lille opted for a private ceremony at the Domaine de Luchin before parading through the city streets. These examples suggest flexibility in trophy presentation venues, though neither involved a direct conflict with the opposing club’s plans.

PSG faces a scheduling dilemma

With the Ligue des Champions final looming on May 30, PSG’s calendar is already stretched thin. This adds another layer of complexity to the trophy presentation debate. Two potential scenarios emerge:

  • A forced ceremony at Jean-Bouin, potentially disrupting Paris FC’s planned celebrations.
  • A delayed presentation at Parc des Princes, though this would require navigating the Champions League preparations.

Neither option appears ideal, leaving the LFP with a challenging decision to make. As the dust settles on PSG’s latest triumph, the football world awaits clarity on how—and when—their hard-earned trophy will be formally delivered.

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