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Arkema Première Ligue

Arkema Première Ligue

France
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About

Arkema Première Ligue is the top professional tier of women’s football in France. Organised by the Ligue Féminine de Football Professionnel within the French Football Federation, it brings together the clubs competing at the highest level of the French women’s football pyramid and determines the national champion. The national championship from which the competition originates was established in 1974.

As the leading domestic competition in French women’s club football, Arkema Première Ligue plays a central role in the development and professional structure of the women’s game in France. Under the applicable qualification rules, the leading clubs may also earn access to UEFA women’s club competitions.

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Official name
Arkema Première Ligue
Short name
APL
Type
League
Scope
National
Country
France
Level
Top national tier
Governing body
  • UEFAOrganiser
Official website
epreuves.fff.fr
Official accounts

Format of the 2025/26 edition

Structure recorded for this edition. Other editions may have followed a different format.

Regular season then play-offs12 clubs
  1. Single tableSaison régulièreHome and away
  2. KnockoutPlay-offsSingle match

Key facts