Paris Supercross History

The Paris Supercross history goes back to March 1984 at Bercy. In 42 editions, 28 different riders have been crowned King of Paris.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Every King of Paris

Year	King of Paris	Bike	Venue	Notes
2025	Malcolm Stewart	Husqvarna	Paris La Défense Arena	Six-race tally of 1-1-1-2-2-1. Anthony Bourdon was Prince of Paris.
2024	Cooper Webb	Yamaha	Paris La Défense Arena	First Paris crown. Tom Vialle was Prince of Paris.
2023	Jett Lawrence	Honda	Paris La Défense Arena	Crowned King of Paris in his rookie 450 season.
2022	Ken Roczen	Honda	Paris La Défense Arena	Roczen's first Paris title. He returns in 2026.
2021	Marvin Musquin	KTM	Paris La Défense Arena	Third title for the Frenchman, after 2016 and 2017.
2019	Justin Barcia	Yamaha	Paris La Défense Arena	Third title, and the only rider to win on two brands. No event in 2020 because of COVID-19.
2018	Jason Anderson	Husqvarna	Paris La Défense Arena
2017	Marvin Musquin	KTM	Paris La Défense Arena	First year at the new arena, then called U Arena.
2016	Marvin Musquin	KTM	Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille	Last of three editions in Lille.
2015	Weston Peick	Yamaha	Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille
2014	Eli Tomac	Honda	Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille	Moved to Lille while Bercy was renovated.
2013	Justin Barcia	Honda	Paris-Bercy
2012	Jake Weimer	Kawasaki	Paris-Bercy
2011	Kyle Chisholm	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy
2010	Justin Barcia	Honda	Paris-Bercy
2009	Justin Brayton	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy
2008	James Stewart	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy
2007	Chad Reed	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy
2006	Christophe Pourcel	Kawasaki	Paris-Bercy
2005	Andrew Short	Honda	Paris-Bercy	Back-to-back titles.
2004	Andrew Short	Honda	Paris-Bercy
2003	David Vuillemin	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy	Record fourth title.
2002	Grant Langston	KTM	Paris-Bercy
2001	David Vuillemin	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy
2000	David Vuillemin	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy
1999	David Vuillemin	Yamaha	Paris-Bercy
1998	Larry Ward	Suzuki	Paris-Bercy
1997	Jeff Emig	Kawasaki	Paris-Bercy
1996	Ryan Hughes	Kawasaki	Paris-Bercy
1995	Jeremy McGrath	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1994	Mike LaRocco	Kawasaki	Paris-Bercy
1993	Jeremy McGrath	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1992	Jeff Stanton	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1991	Jean-Michel Bayle	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1990	Jean-Michel Bayle	Honda	Paris-Bercy	French hero wins at home.
1989	Ricky Johnson	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1988	Jeff Ward	Kawasaki	Paris-Bercy
1987	Ricky Johnson	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1986	David Bailey	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1985	Johnny O'Mara	Honda	Paris-Bercy
1984	David Bailey / Johnny O'Mara	Honda	Paris-Bercy	Two events that year: Bailey won in March, O'Mara in December.

Records

Most titles: David Vuillemin, 4
Different Kings: 28 riders
Most successful brand: Honda
Most recent King: Malcolm Stewart, 2025

Timeline

1984
The first Supercross de Paris is held at Bercy in March, won by reigning AMA champion David Bailey. A second edition follows in December.
1990
Jean-Michel Bayle wins at home, the start of back-to-back French titles.
1999
David Vuillemin begins a run of three straight titles, adding a record fourth in 2003.
2014
With Bercy under renovation, the event moves to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille for three years.
2017
The Supercross returns to Paris at the new arena in La Défense, then called U Arena.
2020
No event is held because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2025
Malcolm Stewart becomes the 28th different King of Paris at the 42nd edition.
2026
The 43rd edition, the ninth at the arena now named Plenitude Arena, runs on 21–22 November.

How it all began

The Paris Supercross history starts in March 1984, when promoters brought American stadium supercross indoors to the brand-new Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. The first event was held midweek between two rounds of the AMA championship, and reigning AMA champion David Bailey took the first title, then known as King of Bercy. It was popular enough for a second edition that December, which Johnny O'Mara won.

Americans against Europe

From the start, the event's appeal has been the clash between the American stars and Europe's best. Most Kings have been American, from Ricky Johnson and Jeremy McGrath to Justin Barcia and Cooper Webb. But the French have had their moments, with Jean-Michel Bayle winning twice, Christophe Pourcel in 2006 and Marvin Musquin three times. David Vuillemin, who won four titles between 1999 and 2003, is still the most successful rider in the event's history.

Bercy, Lille and La Défense

Bercy hosted the event for three decades. When the arena closed for renovation, the Supercross moved to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille for 2014, 2015 and 2016, where its retractable roof and bigger infield allowed a larger track. In 2017 it came back to Paris at the new arena in La Défense. The 2026 edition is the ninth there, under its new name, the Plenitude Arena.

The 2026 edition

Ken Roczen returns as the 2026 US champion, chasing a second crown after his 2022 win, and Tom Vialle leads the French hopes. See the 2026 schedule and the rider line-up, or find out how to watch from your country.

Frequently asked questions

What is the King of Paris?

King of Paris is the title given to the best SX1 rider across both days of the event. The best SX2 rider is crowned Prince of Paris. Malcolm Stewart was King of Paris in 2025 and Anthony Bourdon was Prince.

How old is the Paris Supercross?

The first Paris Supercross was held at Bercy in March 1984, and 2026 is the 43rd edition. It ran at Bercy until 2013, moved to Lille from 2014 to 2016, and has been held at the arena in Paris La Défense since 2017.

Who has won the King of Paris the most?

David Vuillemin holds the record with four titles (1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003). Marvin Musquin and Justin Barcia have three each.