News · 29 January 2026
COMPLETE GUIDE – MY 2026 PÉTANQUE LICENCE STEP BY STEP
NewsCOMPLETE GUIDE – MY 2026 PÉTANQUE LICENCE STEP BY STEPobtain, activate and present your new QR Code licence
The French Federation of Pétanque and Provençal Game is officially going digital. The plastic card sent by post is gone: make way for the digital licence. Here is the complete user guide so you don’t get left behind in 2026. (see link 1) (see link 2) (see link 3) (see link 4)
Unique QR Code App or paper No licence = no play1 Why the switch to QR Code?
The QR Code becomes your sporting identity. With a single scan, referees can verify: your name, your club and your medical certificate. According to the Federation, this system helps secure the data and speed up registrations in competitions. (see link 1)
- One scan = identity confirmed.
- One QR Code = no more plastic card needed.
- Result : faster checks and fewer mistakes.
Your licence goes digital, but your right to play stays the same.
(see link 1)2 The procedure depending on your equipment
Option A — Smartphone (Android / iPhone)Download the official FFPJP app. Once activated, your licence stays available even without internet. 👉 📲 Download on Google Play
👉 🍏 Download on the App Store Option B — Computer
Access to the licensee portal to manage your account, change your photo and print your licence. 👉 💻 Access the FFPJP licensee portal
3 No smartphone? No exclusion.
Flip phone, no internet, no equipment? Don’t worry.
Your club can print a paper licence with QR Code for you. This document is officially recognised for all competitions. (see link 1)
- The club prints the licence.
- You present the paper at the check.
- The QR Code is scanned just like on a phone.
FAQ Frequently asked questions about the 2026 licence
1) The plastic card still exists? No, it is replaced by the digital license. (see link 1) 2) Does the license work without internet? Yes after activation. (see link 2) (see link 3) 3) Can I print my license? Yes via the portal or your club. (see link 4) 4) Can I play without a smartphone? Yes with paper version QR Code. (see link 1) 5) Who helps me? Your club: leaders and volunteers. 💡 PETANQUELAND tip: prepare your license before the first competition. QR ready = zero stress.🔻 Sources — Links
- Link 1: https://home.ffpjp.org/images/pdf/FFPJP_Note_Dematerialisation_2026.pdf
- Link 2: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ffpjp.app
- Link 3: https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/ffpjp/id1542453664
- Link 4: https://moncompte.ffpjp.org/
