Paris FC made history this Friday by securing promotion to Ligue 1, following a crucial 1-1 draw against Martigues. The club will now join France’s top flight for the 2025/26 season, just seven months after being acquired by the Arnault family, owners of luxury empire LVMH.

A Derby in the Same Neighborhood?

What adds even more intrigue to this promotion is the unique proximity between Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain. Both clubs will share the Parc des Princes, meaning the Paris Derby won't just be symbolic — it will be literally played within the same stadium.

A graphic shared by B/R Football showed just how geographically close the two clubs are. If this rivalry grows, it could soon become one of the most intense and geographically compact derbies in Europe.

Big Ambitions Backed by Big Money

The promotion also marks a new era for Paris FC, backed by the Arnault family, who now own 52% of the club. Red Bull has also taken an 11% stake, signaling high aspirations both on and off the pitch.

With fresh investment, a shared stadium, and a chance to challenge the PSG dynasty, Paris FC could bring a refreshing dose of competition to French football — and maybe even stir up the capital in ways never seen before.