The 1979–80 season was Paris Saint-Germain's 10th season in existence. PSG played their home league games at the Parc des Princes in Paris, registering an average attendance of 21,380 spectators per match. The club was presided by Francis Borelli. The team was coached by Velibor Vasović until October 1979, when Camille Choquier took over for the remaining matches of that month. Georges Peyroche was then appointed as the new manager in November 1979. Dominique Bathenay was the team captain.