Women's Ligue 2: The Playoffs Begin!
The 2025/2026 regular season for Women's Ligue 2 has concluded, setting the stage for the highly anticipated playoffs. Eight top-ranked teams will now battle it out for the championship title and a coveted spot in the Wonderligue.
The official regular season standings for Women's Ligue 2 2025/2026 have been confirmed (subject to ongoing procedures with the Federal 5X5 Commission), with the top eight teams advancing to the playoff bracket.
Ligue 2 Playoffs Structure
The playoff format involves the top eight teams from the regular season. The ultimate winner will be crowned the 2026 French LF2 Champion and will earn promotion to the Wonderligue, provided they meet all accession and engagement validation requirements for the league.
Playoff Bracket Overview
The complete playoff bracket for the 2026 Women's Ligue 2 is now set, outlining the path to the championship.
Match Format Details:
Quarter-finals and Semi-finals:
These rounds will be contested over two legs (home and away) according to the following structure:
- The first leg will be played at the home venue of the lower-ranked team from the regular season.
- The second leg will take place at the home venue of the higher-ranked team from the regular season.
Draws are permitted in these matches, as per Article 5.1c of the FFBB General Sports Regulations.
Ligue Féminine 2 Finals:
The championship finals will be decided in a best-of-three series (requiring two wins to clinch the title), structured as follows:
- Game one will be hosted by the team with the lower regular season ranking.
- Game two will be hosted by the team with the higher regular season ranking.
- A potential decisive third game will also be played at the home of the higher-ranked regular season team.
Fans can follow the Women's Ligue 2 playoff finals live and for free on the official YouTube channel of the Women's Basketball League.
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