The Championnat National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, is the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Contested by 18 clubs, the Championnat National operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Ligue 2 and the Championnat National 2, the fourth division of French football.
The 2015–16 Ligue 2 season was the 77th season since its establishment.
The 2015–16 season was the 90th season in the history of the French association football club Chamois Niortais. The senior team competed in Ligue 2 for the fourth consecutive season following an 11th-placed finish in 2014–15. The club also competed in both the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue.
Mickaël David Alphonse is Former professional footballer who plays as a right-back. Born in metropolitan France, he represents Guadeloupe at international level.
The 2020–21 season was the 23rd season in the existence of Dijon FCO and the club's fifth consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Dijon participated in this season's edition of the Coupe de France. The season covered the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
The 2017–18 season was the 88th season in the existence of Stade de Reims and the club's second consecutive season in the second division of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Reims participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue.
The 2021–22 season was the 24th season in the existence of Dijon FCO and the club's first season back in the second division of French football since 2016. In addition to the domestic league, Dijon participated in this season's edition of the Coupe de France.
The 2022–23 season was the 110th in the history of Stade Malherbe Caen and their fourth consecutive season in the top flight. The club participated in Ligue 2 and the Coupe de France.
The 2022–23 season was the 141st season in the existence of FC Girondins de Bordeaux and the club's first season back in the second division of French football since 1991. In addition to the domestic league, Bordeaux participated in this season's edition of the Coupe de France.
The 2022–23 season was the 95th in the history of FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and their 11th consecutive season in the second division. The club participated in Ligue 2 and the Coupe de France.
The 2022–23 season was the 111th in the history of En Avant Guingamp and their fourth consecutive season in the second division. The club participated in Ligue 2 and the Coupe de France.
The 2022–23 season was the 121st in the history of US Quevilly-Rouen Métropole and their second consecutive season in the second division. The club participated in Ligue 2 and the Coupe de France.
The 2022–23 season was the 25th season in the history of Dijon FCO and their second consecutive season in the second division. The club participated in Ligue 2 and the Coupe de France.
The 2023–24 Championnat National season is the 31st since the establishment of the Championnat National and the 25th in its current format, which serves as third division of the French football league system. Two clubs will be promoted to Ligue 2 and six relegated to Championnat National 2 after this season as adjustment for the reduction in size of Ligue 2 from 20 teams to 18 next season. As a result, no promotion play-offs are to be held.
The 2023–24 Championnat National 2 is the 26th season of the fourth tier in the French football league system in its current format. This season the competition is contested by 56 clubs split geographically across four groups of 14 teams, a change from the previous season, as part of the restructuring of the French football league system. The teams include amateur clubs and the reserve teams of professional clubs. The competition starts on 28 August 2023 and concludes on 18 May 2024.
The 2023–24 season was AS Saint-Étienne's 91st season in existence and second consecutive in Ligue 2. They also competed in the Coupe de France.
2023–24 FC Sochaux-Montbéliard season is the club's 96th season in history and its first season in the third tier of French football, the Championnat National, having been subjected to administrative relegation from the Ligue 2. They will also take part in the Coupe de France, entering from the seventh round. The club played its first game on 25 August. This is manager's Oswald Tanchot first season with the club after having been appointed on 1 July 2023.
2023–24 AS Nancy Lorraine season is the club's 58th season in history and its second consecutive season in the third division of French football, the Championnat National. They also took part in the Coupe de France, entering from the fifth round.
The 2024–25 Championnat National season is the 32nd since the establishment of the Championnat National and the 26th in its current format, which serves as third division of the French football league system.
The 2024–25 season is the 109th season in the history of LB Châteauroux and the fourth consecutive season in the Championnat National. The club was excluded from participating in the Coupe de France.