The pinnacle of French football, this showpiece brings together the respective champions and runners-up of Ligue 1 to compete for the ultimate prize in French football – the Trophée des Champions. The first version of this format was played in 1949, and evolved over the years up until 1995 when the Trophée des Champions title was formalised. In 2009, the French Football Federation announced that, for the first time, the match would be played outside France. Since then, a number of famous football venues around the world have hosted the Trophée des Champions. This year – the 29^th edition, it will be the turn of Stadium 974 in Doha, and with Qatar Sports Investments having acquired a major stake in contender Paris Saint-Germain, the choice of venue is particularly fitting.

Taking its name from the number of recycled shipping containers incorporated into its revolutionary design, Stadium 974 occupies a prime position on Doha’s waterfront. With a capacity to host 44,000 spectators, Stadium 974 is the perfect venue for the Trophée des Champions.