France. Ligue 2: France's second division pre-match
France. Ligue 2 is the second division of French football, sitting directly below Ligue 1. Eighteen clubs contest the 2026-27 season, which began on the weekend of 8 August 2026 and ends on Saturday 22 May 2027.
The play-off route up
Once the final round is played, 4th hosts 5th on Tuesday 25 May 2027. The winner meets 3rd on Friday 28 May, and whoever comes through then plays a two-legged barrage against the club 16th in Ligue 1. At the other end, Ligue 2's 16th keeps or loses its place over two matches against the third-placed side of the division below.
Stage | Date (2027) | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
Play-off 1 | Tuesday 25 May | 4th v 5th |
Play-off 2 | Friday 28 May | 3rd v winner of play-off 1 |
Survival barrage | 1 and 6 June | 16th of Ligue 2 v 3rd of the third tier |
Round 15, on the weekend of 11 December 2026, is the last before the winter break. In the line, every France. Ligue 2 fixture shows up together with its date, its start time and its round number, then prices on W1, the draw and W2 plus the 1X and 12 double chances.
After pre-match


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France. Ligue 2: questions
When is the first France. Ligue 2 promotion play-off?
On Tuesday 25 May 2027, between the sides finishing 4th and 5th.
Is the 16th-placed France. Ligue 2 club relegated automatically?
No. It plays a two-legged barrage on 1 and 6 June 2027 against the third-placed club of the division below.