Coupe de France féminine: First Round Matchups Revealed
The Coupe de France féminine is set to recommence in a few weeks, with the draw for the first round having been conducted by the FFBB. This initial stage of the competition will take place on Saturday, September 19th, at 8:00 PM, though this schedule is subject to change.
Among the teams advancing to the Round of 32 are all 13 teams competing in the LF2 league (excluding Pôle France), as well as the team promoted to the La Boulangère Wonderligue following the 2025-2026 season: La Tronche Meylan. They are set to face Monaco in their opening fixture.
As a reminder of the competition's regulations: Coupe de France matches are hosted by the team playing at the lower league level. If both teams are in the same league, the home team is determined by the order of the draw. Importantly, there are no handicaps applied in this tournament.
Round of 32 Matchups for the Joë JAUNAY Coupe de France - Saturday, September 19th at 8:00 PM (subject to modification)
- Pays Voironnais Basket Club (LF2) vs. Geispolsheim C.J.S. (LF2)
- Cavigal Nice Basket 06 (LF2) vs. Montbrison Féminines BC (LF2)
- Monaco Basket Association (LF2) vs. BC La Tronche Meylan (LBWL)
- CO Trith Basket Porte du Hainaut (LF2) vs. Aulnoye AS (LF2)
- Champagne Basket Féminin (LF2) vs. Saint-Amand Hainaut Basket (LF2)
- GCO Bihorel (LF2) vs. USO Mondeville Basket (LF2)
- Feytiat Basket 87 (LF2) vs. Roche Vendée BC (LF2)
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