Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) has owned Paris Saint-Germain since 2011, currently holding 85.9% of the club. QSI chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has served as PSG president for the entire span of that ownership, making him one of the most recognizable figures in European football administration.
Behind QSI sits the Qatar Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, widely regarded as the ultimate decision-maker on the club’s biggest strategic calls.
Quick Facts
| Club | Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) |
|---|---|
| Majority Owner | Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), 85.9% |
| Other Shareholders | Arctos Partners (12.5%), Boardroom (1.6%) |
| Club President | Nasser Al-Khelaifi |
| Ultimate Authority | Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar (via Qatar Investment Authority) |
| Owner Since | 2011 |
| Estimated Value | ~€4 billion (Forbes, 2026) |
Ownership History
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Paris Saint-Germain founded through a merger of two French clubs |
| 2011 | Qatar Sports Investments acquires a majority stake in PSG, beginning a new era of heavy transfer-market spending |
| 2011-2017 | QSI-backed PSG dominates French football domestically, though Champions League success proves elusive for years |
| 2021 | Arctos Partners, a US-based sports investment firm, acquires a minority stake in PSG, part of a broader trend of private equity entering top European football clubs |
| 2025 | PSG wins its first-ever UEFA Champions League title, part of a continental treble-winning season |
| 2026 | PSG successfully defends its Champions League title, cementing back-to-back European dominance; club ranks fourth globally in football revenue per Deloitte |
Key Ownership Highlights
- QSI’s 85.9% stake makes it a clear controlling owner, unlike the more contested or split ownership structures seen at some other major European clubs.
- Arctos Partners’ 12.5% stake reflects the growing presence of American private equity in European football ownership, a trend also visible at clubs like Chelsea and AC Milan.
- PSG’s 2025-2026 back-to-back Champions League titles mark the on-field culmination of QSI’s 14-plus years of sustained investment.
- Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s dual role as PSG president and a senior figure in global football governance (including UEFA’s executive committee) gives Qatar significant influence beyond just PSG itself.
FAQ
Who owns Paris Saint-Germain?
Qatar Sports Investments, holding 85.9% of the club, with Arctos Partners (12.5%) and Boardroom (1.6%) as minority shareholders.
Is PSG owned by the Qatari government?
Indirectly. QSI was founded by the Qatar Investment Authority, the state’s sovereign wealth fund, and Qatar’s Emir is widely regarded as the ultimate authority on major club decisions, though QSI operates as the direct corporate owner.
How much is PSG worth?
Forbes valued the club at approximately €4 billion as of 2026, ranking it among the most valuable football clubs in the world.
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