French Football Federation Approves Women's Futsal Championship Starting 2026
FFF endorses women's futsal championship to launch in 2026-2027 season.
Key Points
- • Women’s futsal championship approved for the 2026-2027 season.
- • Support garnered 88.35% of votes in favor during FFF meeting.
- • Championship to include twelve teams from thirteen metropolitan leagues.
- • An U19 division will also be established.
The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially approved the creation of a women's futsal championship, set to commence in the 2026-2027 season. This landmark decision was made during the FFF's general assembly on June 15, 2025, where the proposal received robust backing, with 88.35% of votes cast in favor, totaling 24,285 votes of support against 3,201 opposing votes.
The newly established championship will feature twelve teams drawn from thirteen metropolitan leagues across France. Each league is expected to yield one representative team, ensuring a diverse range of competition. In a further commitment to fostering youth participation in futsal, an under-19 division will also be introduced alongside the senior championship.
Despite this positive development, there currently remains uncertainty regarding participation from professional clubs, as none have officially confirmed their interest yet. However, expressions of interest from some clubs highlight a potential for collaboration and further development in women's futsal.
Overall, the approval represents a significant step forward for women's sports in France, aiming to enhance visibility and support for female athletes in futsal.