Where to Watch the Champions League Final on Big Screens in Île-de-France
As the highly anticipated Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan approaches, fans in Île-de-France are gearing up to cheer on their team on big screens across the region. According to Le Parisien, several cities in Île-de-France have planned to set up fan zones or indoor screenings, providing an exciting atmosphere for supporters to enjoy the match.
Paris
In the capital city, several locations will be screening the final on big screens. At the Parc des Princes, the home of PSG, 38,000 supporters are expected to gather to watch the match on four giant screens installed on the pitch. As Le Parisien reports, "The Parc will be open once again, just a week after hosting the French Cup final against Reims."
In the 17th arrondissement, the municipality will open its salle des fêtes and salle des mariages for a giant screen showing of the final. This will provide an additional 150 spaces for families and those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere.
Popular bars and restaurants in Paris, such as Belushi’s Gare du Nord and Café Oz, will also be screening the match on big screens. Belushi’s has already reported that its 300 available spots are fully booked, with a total of 900-1,000 people expected to attend.
Yvelines
In the Yvelines department, several towns have planned screenings of the final. Carrières-sous-Poissy will host a screening at its town hall, complete with flag-making and makeup workshops. Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, whose mayor Laurent Brosse is a PSG fan, will screen the match at the parc du Prieuré, with a ban on alcohol consumption.
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the birthplace of the Parisian club, will set up a fan zone at the stade Georges-Lefèvre, open to supporters from 6:30 pm. Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines will also host a screening at the Vélodrome national, with 6,000 registered supporters expected to attend.
Val-de-Marne
In the Val-de-Marne department, Villeneuve-Saint-Georges will host a screening at the gymnase Léo-Lagrange, complete with a food truck and animations such as mini-football cages. The event is open to all, with no registration required.
Hauts-de-Seine
In the Hauts-de-Seine department, Meudon will host a screening at the complexe Georges Millandy, open to all supporters. Rueil-Malmaison will also screen the match at the complexe omnisports Alain Mimoun, with a capacity for 800 people.
Seine-Saint-Denis
In Seine-Saint-Denis, several towns have planned screenings of the final. Aulnay-sous-Bois will host two screenings, one on the parking Dumont and another on the place du marché de la Rose-des-Vents. Bobigny will screen the match at the Canal barboteur, an open-air venue in the north-east of Paris.
Drancy will transform its parc de Ladoucette into a fan zone, complete with a giant screen and children’s animations. Épinay-sur-Seine will also host a screening at the parc de l’hôtel de ville, with free entry and a ban on certain objects.
Seine-et-Marne
In Seine-et-Marne, Lagny-sur-Marne will host a screening place de la Fontaine, complete with food trucks and parking facilities. Montereau-Fault-Yonne will also screen the match at the place du Marché au Blé, with a fan zone and refreshments available.
Val-d’Oise
In the Val-d’Oise department, Garges-lès-Gonesse will host a screening at the stade Pierre-de-Coubertin, with a buvette available. Beaumont-sur-Oise will also screen the match at the salle Léo Lagrange.
Essonne
In the Essonne department, Évry-Courcouronnes will host screenings at two of its facilities, the mairie annexe de Courcouronnes Centre and the maison des sports. Brétigny-sur-Orge will also host a screening at the V and B, complete with a food truck and Italian street food.
As Le Parisien reports, these screenings will provide an exciting atmosphere for supporters to enjoy the Champions League final. With a range of locations across Île-de-France, fans are spoiled for choice.