Ligue 3
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| Organising body | FFF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Country | France |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Ligue 2 |
| Relegation to | Championnat National 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Coupe de France |
| Current champions | Dijon FCO (1st title) (2025–26) |
| Most championships | Red Star (3 titles) |
| Current: 2026–27 Ligue 3 | |
Ligue 3, is the third division of professional French football behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. It is contested by 18 clubs and run on a system of promotion and relegation with Ligue 2, the second division of French football and Championnat National 1, the fourth division of French football.
History
[change | change source]- Division 3 (1971–1993)
- Championnat National 1 (1993–1997)
- Championnat National (1997–2026)
- Ligue 3 (2026–)
