Six-Time Bhutan Premier League Champions
Paro FC Makes History
On the evening of 24th September 2025, under the glowing floodlights of Changlimithang Stadium, Bhutanese football witnessed history being made yet again. Paro FC, the pride of a valley and the heartbeat of a nation, roared to glory with a 2–1 victory over Transport United on their home ground, sealing the BoB Bhutan Premier League title with a game to spare. And with that final whistle, the Tigers were crowned champions of Bhutan for the sixth time.
It was not just a football match; it was a night where dreams, determination, and destiny collided. The crowd in Thimphu was electric, Transport United loyalists chanting and pushing their team forward with everything they had. Every blade of grass at Changlimithang seemed to belong to the home side, every cheer an attempt to rattle the champions-elect. Yet Paro FC stood tall, calm, and unshaken, their eyes fixed firmly on glory. When the opening goal came for the Tigers, it was more than a strike into the net — it was a thunderclap across Bhutanese football, a reminder of why this team has become a dynasty.
Transport United refused to bow easily. They struck back, igniting the home crowd, bringing tension and fire into the match. But champions are not crowned by chance. They are crowned because they know how to rise when the storm is fiercest. And rise Paro did, answering with grit and precision, their second goal piercing through the night and carrying the weight of history with it. As the clock wound down, every pass, every clearance, and every whistle brought Paro closer to a destiny they had carved with sweat, sacrifice, and belief. When the final whistle rang, the scoreline read Transport United 1 – 2 Paro FC, but the moment was larger than numbers. It was the crowning of a champion.
This was more than a victory. This was the continuation of an era — an era built by relentless ambition, unshakable unity, and a culture of excellence that Paro FC have nurtured season after season. To win once is special. To win twice is rare. But to stand as champions six times, and to do it five times in a row, is nothing short of historic. It is the mark of a dynasty, a golden chapter in Bhutanese football that will inspire generations to come.
Think of what it takes: the long travels across valleys and mountains, the matches played in rain and sun, the pressure of roaring stadiums and rivals desperate to topple the kings. Yet, through it all, Paro carried themselves with the composure of true champions. They did not just chase points; they chased legacy. And they found it. This triumph belongs not just to the players, but to the coaches who crafted strategies, the management who dared to dream bigger, the fans who carried them with chants and prayers, and the community of Paro whose pride burns in every kick of the ball.
And yet, as sweet as this title is, it is not the end. Paro FC’s story now stretches beyond Bhutan’s borders. With the domestic crown secured, the Tigers turn their eyes to the AFC Challenge Cup, where they will represent Bhutan against clubs from across Asia. This is not simply about competing — it is about proving to the continent that Bhutanese football can roar, that the small Himalayan kingdom can stand tall in stadiums far from home. Every tackle, every save, and every goal in that tournament will not just belong to Paro — they will belong to Bhutan.
On that magical night in Thimphu, when the lights of Changlimithang shone down on the champions, Bhutanese football was reminded once again that greatness is not built overnight. It is built in seasons of struggle, in nights of courage, in moments where belief outweighs fear. Paro FC have written that greatness into their name — six-time champions, five-in-a-row, the dynasty of our time.
As celebrations erupt and the trophy is lifted high, one truth rings clear: Paro FC are not just a football club. They are history in motion, they are the roar of a nation’s dreams, and they are proof that when unity, resilience, and ambition meet, legends are born.