The 2025/2026 Women’s Ligue 2 (LF2) regular season has reached its conclusion, setting the stage for the highly anticipated final phases! The top eight teams from the season’s standings are now poised to compete fiercely in the playoffs, vying for the prestigious 2026 French LF2 Championship title and the coveted opportunity to advance to the higher division, La Boulangère Wonderligue.
Please note: The official final standings for the season and any subsequent access to La Boulangère Wonderligue are subject to the fulfillment of specific accession criteria and adherence to procedural validations by the Federal 5X5 Commission.
LF2 Playoff Structure
Teams ranked from 1st to 8th in the regular season will participate in these decisive playoff rounds.
The ultimate champion will not only claim the title of 2026 French LF2 Champion but will also secure their promotion to La Boulangère Wonderligue, provided they successfully meet all required conditions for ascent and their commitment is duly validated by the league authorities.
Quarterfinals and Semifinals Format
These crucial knockout rounds will be played over two matches – a home leg (Aller) and an away leg (Retour) – following a predetermined order:
- The first leg will be hosted by the team that finished lower in the regular season standings.
- The second leg will be played on the home court of the team that achieved a higher ranking during the regular season.
It is important to note that drawn scores are permitted in these specific matches, in accordance with article 5.1c of the FFBB General Sports Regulations.
The Women’s Ligue 2 Finals
The Grand Final will be an intense best-of-three series, meaning the first team to secure two victories will be crowned champion. The sequence of matches is as follows:
- Game 1 will be hosted by the team that finished lower in the regular season standings.
- Game 2 will take place at the home court of the team that achieved a higher ranking during the regular season.
- If necessary, the decisive “Belle” (Game 3) will also be held at the home venue of the higher-ranked team from the regular season.
Basketball enthusiasts can follow the Women’s Ligue 2 playoff finals live and for free on the official YouTube channel of the French Women’s Basketball League, LFB TV.
