The regular Ligue 2 season has concluded, with Troyes and Le Mans securing direct promotion to Ligue 1 (pending confirmation of Le Mans’ victory at Bastia, which was interrupted near the end). Saint-Étienne finished third and will enter the promotion play-offs. Their opponent will be the winner of the match between Red Star and Rodez. The eventual winner of that second play-off will then face the 16th‑placed team from Ligue 1 in a two‑legged promotion/relegation playoff.
Here is the complete schedule for the play-offs:
Tuesday, 12 May – 20:30 CET – Play‑off 1:
Red Star vs. Rodez
Friday, 15 May – 20:30 CET – Play‑off 2:
Saint‑Étienne vs. winner of Play‑off 1
Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Promotion/relegation playoff first leg:
Winner of Play‑off 2 vs. 16th‑placed team from Ligue 1
Sunday, 24 May 2026 – Promotion/relegation playoff second leg:
16th‑placed team from Ligue 1 vs. winner of Play‑off 2
