Franceπ Third tierποΈ Est. 1993π₯ 20 Teams
National 1 is the third tier of French football, serving as the primary gateway to Ligue 2. It features 20 clubs competing in a double round-robin format across 38 rounds, with promotion to Ligue 2 and relegation to National 2. Rebranded to National 1 in 2020, the league is known for developing emerging talent and for competitive campaigns across the country.
β‘ Balanced tactical approaches with emphasis on promotion battles and developing players.
π Notable Facts
Rebranded to National 1 in 2020.
Season structure features 20 clubs playing 38 matches each.
Mix of professional and semi-professional clubs from across France.