🏆 OFFICIALS & CALENDARS • FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

French Championships 2026: dates, venues, categories + how-to guide so you don't miss a thing

Want 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 & venues of the French Championships 2026

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

✅ Mini-check : • You block out June-July (big kick-off), • you keep August for veterans/promotion, • you lock in late August + September (doublets & Provençal).

The real terrain Qualifiers, Kit & 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

⚠️ Classic mistake : you're qualified… but you waste time because a detail is missing. The solution: an admin check 30 days before. Source 4

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

The calendar is half the battle. The other half: preparing the qualifiers and the paperwork. Source 3 Source 4

FAQ 6 frequently asked questions (French Championships 2026)

1) What's the first date to block out?

The kick-off is 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 you play in shorts or Bermuda shorts?

Yes, if they're sports-style and matching with the team. No casual Bermuda shorts or jeans. Source 2

4) Where to find the official info?

Centralised on the FFPJP websites and the calendar PDFs. Source 2

5) How to find out about the qualifiers?

You must check the website of your Departmental Committee. Source 4

6) Modifying the terrain forbidden?

In 2026, there's a strict ban on sweeping or levelling the terrain 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