The Palais des Sports Marcel-Cerdan in Levallois will host the final stage of France’s premier badminton team competition on May 8-9, 2026, as confirmed by multiple official sources including the Ville de Levallois website and the Levallois Sporting Club.
The event, known as the Top 12 final phase, represents the climax of the French interclub championships’ first division, where the nation’s top 12 teams compete throughout the season to earn a spot in the season-ending playoffs.
According to the Levallois Sporting Club’s official event page, the competition will feature semifinals on Friday, May 8, beginning with venue opening at 11:30 AM local time and matches starting at 12:30 PM. The finals will take place on Saturday, May 9, with the venue opening at 10:00 AM and matches commencing at 11:00 AM.
Ticket information has been made available through the Levallois Sporting Club’s partnership with HelloAsso, with prices starting at 6 euros for general admission and free entry for children under six years old.
The Ville de Levallois has highlighted the significance of hosting this event, noting that although the local Levallois Sporting Club’s first team currently competes in Régionale 2 (the regional second division), hosting the Top 12 final provides an opportunity to showcase the sport at its highest level in France.
Caroline Bach, secretary general of the Levallois Sporting Club’s badminton section, was quoted by the Ville de Levallois stating: “It’s an honor and a beautiful recognition to host the Top 12 final phase. During the last two editions, the organizing club was qualified for this final stage. This year, since our first team plays in Régionale 2, it’s not the case. For us, it’s the opportunity to highlight our discipline, its spectacular aspect, during a very high-level event, even if our section already has more than 370 members and as many on the waiting list.”
The French Badminton Federation (FFBAD) has confirmed that the Top 12 playoffs will determine the French team championship title, with the four best clubs from the regular season qualifying for the final weekend in Levallois.
The Palais des Sports Marcel-Cerdan, located in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, has been positioned by local officials as a key venue for major sporting events, with the Levallois Sporting Club recognized as France’s largest omnisports club and an Olympic institution.
As the badminton community prepares for this significant event, fans can expect a weekend of high-level competition featuring the elite of French badminton, with the Levallois Sporting Club promising a festive atmosphere and various activities throughout the competition weekend.
The next official update regarding the Top 12 final phase will likely come from the French Badminton Federation as the event approaches, with specific details about participating teams and match schedules to be announced closer to the May 8-9, 2026 dates.
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