News · 30 January 2026
French pétanque championships 2026 - CALENDAR
News🏆 OFFICIALS & CALENDARS • 2026 FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 French Championships: dates, locations, categories + instructions so you don't miss anything Do you want a clear schedule, without getting lost between scattered PDFs and posts? Here, you have the complete calendar of the 2026 French Championships (pétanque + provençal), a reading by periods, and the classic pitfalls to avoid. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Quick reading How to use this guide The French Championships are the showcase: twoWant a clear schedule, without getting lost among PDFs and scattered posts? Here, you've got the complete calendar of the French Championships 2026 (pétanque + Provençal), a reading by period, and the classic pitfalls to avoid. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Quick read How to use this guide
The French Championships are the showcase: two days for most categories, three days for the Jeu Provençal. This guide gives you: the official list, then a "planning" reading (when to book / when to follow / when to take a breather). Source 3
- You play / you coach : you block out the weekends first, then you keep an eye on your committee's qualifiers.
- You follow along : you keep the "chronological" list + the venues to plan a trip.
- Jack’s court : the pitfall is finding out a date… when it's already tomorrow.
Complete calendar Dates & locations of the 2026 French Championships
Here's the full list ("quick reference" version): dates, category, town and département. Source 1 Source 2
- 20–21 June 2026 — Senior Triplet (M/F) — Douai (59). Source 1 Source 2
- 27–28 June 2026 — Mixed Doublette — Ajaccio (2A). Source 1
- 3–5 July 2026 — Jeu Provençal Triplet — Blaye-les-Mines (81). Source 1
- 11–12 July 2026 — Youth Triplet — Blaye-les-Mines (81). Source 2
- 18–19 July 2026 — Mixed Triplet — Nice (06). Source 1
- 25–26 July 2026 — Doubles F / Indiv. M — Bergerac (24). Source 1
- 19–23 August 2026 — Veterans & Promotion — Saint-Yrieix (16). Source 1 Source 2
- 29–30 August 2026 — Doubles M / Indiv. F — Saint-Florentin (89). Source 1
- 4–6 September 2026 — Jeu Provençal Doublet — Briançon (05). Source 4
The real deal Qualifications, Uniforms & Documents: what everyone forgets
A French Championship isn't "decided" the week before. Even in wild zone, the road goes through qualifiers and through administrative checks. Source 3 Source 4
- Qualifiers : keep an eye on your committee's calendar (dates and arrangements vary). Source 4
- Regulatory Kit (No more jeans!) : Matching sports top and bottoms are now the strict standard from the final stages onwards. Source 2
- QR-Code Licence : In 2026, your dematerialised licence on a smartphone or printed out is a frequent checkpoint. Source 4
- Medical certificate : Check that everything is up to date to avoid the tears desk. Source 3
To remember The PETANQUELAND summary (clear, sharp)
- June : Douai (senior triplets M/F) + Ajaccio. Source 1
- July : Blaye-les-Mines (Provençal + youth) + Nice + Bergerac. Source 1
- August : Saint-Yrieix (veterans + promotion). Source 1
- September : Saint-Florentin + Briançon (Provençal). Source 1
FAQ 6 frequently asked questions (French Championships 2026)
1) What is the first date to block? The launch takes place in mid-June with the senior triplets in Douai. Source 1 2) Why do some last 3 days? The Jeu Provençal is played over three days to manage fatigue and the length of the ends. Source 3 3) Can we play in shorts or Bermuda shorts? Yes, if he is a sporty type and consistent with the team. No city Bermuda shorts or jeans. Source 2 4) Where to find official information? Centralized on FFPJP sites and calendar PDFs. Source 2 5) How do I know about the qualifiers? Be sure to consult your website Departmental Committee. Source 4 6) Modification of the land prohibited? In 2026, formal ban on sweeping or flattening the pitch before playing. Source 2 💡 PETANQUELAND tip: set a reminder with 4 blocks: June, July, August, Sept. Simple. Effective.🔻 Sources — Links (copy-paste)
- Source 1: Official PDF Calendar 1
- Source 2: Websites and Regulations 2026
- Source 3: FFPJP presentation
- Source 4: Licences and DTN Area
