In some cities, two rival clubs can operate just a few meters apart. This exceptional geographical proximity gives rise to legendary (or not so legendary) derbies, where the rivalry extends far beyond the pitch. Here is the TOP 5 closest football stadiums geographically.
1. Parc des Princes & Stade Jean-Bouin (Paris, France)
Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Parc des Princes, home of Paris Saint-Germain, and the Stade Jean-Bouin, used by Paris FC, are separated by a single street, approximately 50 meters.
No other pair of professional stadiums comes as close. Two modern venues, two Parisian clubs, one same neighborhood: this face-to-face is a unique case in world football.
🔴 𝗨𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝟭 ! 🔥
— Vibes Foot (@VibesFoot) May 2, 2025
Tout juste promu, le Paris FC jouera au stade Jean Bouin… à seulement 44 mètres du Parc des Princes. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/23ooCwpt8B
2. Tannadice Park & Dens Park (Dundee, Scotland)
In Dundee, Scotland, the stadiums of Dundee United (Tannadice Park) and Dundee FC (Dens Park) are less than 200 meters apart. They are often cited as the two closest professional stadiums in the United Kingdom.
The local rivalry is even more intense since supporters can see the rival stadium from the stands. Few cities offer such a level of proximity between two professional clubs.
The two closest football grounds in the UK: Dundee United’s Tannadice and Dundee’s Dens Park. Both only 0.2 miles apart from each other. pic.twitter.com/s5nu4mugi2
— Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) January 10, 2019
3. Stadion Rajko Mitić & Stadion Partizana (Belgrade, Serbia)
In Belgrade, the stadiums of Red Star Belgrade (Rajko Mitić Stadium) and Partizan Belgrade are separated by approximately 800 to 1,000 meters. This proximity fuels one of the hottest derbies in the world: the “Eternal Derby.”
Even though the distance is slightly greater than that of other duos, the historical, political, and social intensity of this rivalry makes this territorial coexistence particularly remarkable in the European football landscape.
4. La Bombonera & Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
In Buenos Aires, football passion is everywhere. La Bombonera, home of Boca Juniors, and Huracán’s stadium, Tomás Adolfo Ducó, are separated by only about 2 kilometers.
In a city where every neighborhood lives to the rhythm of its club, this proximity intensifies local rivalries and makes Buenos Aires one of the football capitals of the world.
5. Anfield & Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock (Liverpool, England)
In Liverpool, Anfield (Liverpool FC) and the former Goodison Park (Everton FC) were long separated by just a few hundred meters, making the Merseyside Derby one of the most iconic in world football.
Since Everton’s move to the Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, the distance between the two venues has slightly increased. However, the two stadiums remain relatively close on the scale of a major city, maintaining a shared anchor in Liverpool’s geography and history. This proximity continues to fuel one of the oldest and most historically charged rivalries in English football.
Three Stadiums 🏟 in one picture 📷#Everton ’s new Bramley Moore Dock stadium , with Goodison Park and #Anfield Stadium , taken on a flight in to #Liverpool #LiverpoolFC pic.twitter.com/LUdvQz0erF
— World Stadiums🏟 (@Worldstadium_EN) January 29, 2024
Conclusion
From Paris to Dundee, from Belgrade to Liverpool, these stadiums illustrate how football can be intimately linked to urban geography. Yet, the Parc des Princes and Stade Jean-Bouin remain unmatched, representing the absolute pinnacle of geographical proximity in professional football worldwide.
