Paris – In a move signaling a new era of unity and visibility for French basketball, the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB), the Fédération Française de Basketball (FFBB), and the Ligue Féminine de Basketball (LFB) announced today that the 2026 SuperCup LNB will as well feature the Match des Championnes LFB. The event, scheduled for September 19th and 20th at the iconic Stade Roland-Garros, aims to bring together the best of men’s and women’s basketball in France for a landmark weekend.
The integration of the Women’s Championship Match into the SuperCup LNB represents a deliberate effort to create a “federating event,” according to a joint statement released by the three governing bodies. Officials say this step is a significant milestone, elevating the profile of women’s basketball within the national sporting landscape. By showcasing both the top men’s and women’s teams at a single event, the SuperCup aims to solidify its position as the official launch of the French basketball season.
For context, the SuperCup LNB, launched in 2025, brings together the champions of France’s top basketball leagues. Participating teams include the champion of Betclic ÉLITE (France’s top-tier men’s league), the champion of Élite 2 (formerly Pro B), the winner of the Leaders Cup, and the winner of the Coupe de France. The Match des Championnes LFB, established in 2014, pits the champion of La Boulangère Wonderligue (the top women’s league) against the winner of the Coupe de France Féminine.
The prestigious setting of the Philippe-Chatrier court will provide a dramatic backdrop for the competition. “Bringing together champions and cup winners, men and women, on the Philippe-Chatrier court symbolizes an ambitious, united, and forward-looking French basketball,” said Philippe Ausseur, President of the LNB, in the official statement. “Welcoming the Women’s Championship Match and the SuperCup for the 2026 edition embodies our ambition to unite all of professional basketball around a major popular and unifying event.”
Carole Force, President of the LFB, echoed Ausseur’s sentiment, stating, “We are proud to organize the 2026 Women’s Championship Match as part of the SuperCup LNB, at the heart of a mythical venue of French sport.” She added that the collaboration offers an exceptional platform to showcase the best teams from the 2025-2026 season, calling the event “a historic moment for our discipline.”
This year’s SuperCup format will see a change from its inaugural edition in September 2025, when Monaco secured the title. The previous format included a third-place match, but that has been eliminated to make room for the Women’s Championship Match, ensuring two high-stakes finals on Sunday. Monaco won the first edition of the SuperCup last September.
The decision to host both events at Roland-Garros is particularly noteworthy. The venue, renowned as the home of the French Open tennis tournament, provides a unique and high-profile stage for basketball. The LNB and FFBB are hoping the atmosphere and prestige of Roland-Garros will attract a wider audience to both the men’s and women’s games.
The move also reflects a broader trend in French sports to promote gender equality and showcase women’s athletics alongside their male counterparts. By integrating the Women’s Championship Match into the SuperCup LNB, the leagues are sending a clear message about the value and importance of women’s basketball in France.
Tickets for the weekend event, featuring all four matches, are currently on sale. Fans interested in attending can find more information and purchase tickets at https://supercoupe.billetterie-club.fr/home.
The 2026 SuperCup LNB and Match des Championnes LFB represent more than just a basketball tournament; they are a statement about the future of the sport in France. By bringing together the best players, coaches, and fans in a celebration of basketball, the leagues are hoping to inspire a new generation of players and fans and solidify France’s position as a leading basketball nation.
Looking ahead, the focus will be on building momentum for the event and ensuring a successful launch. The LNB, FFBB, and LFB will undoubtedly be working closely together in the coming months to promote the SuperCup and attract a large and enthusiastic crowd to Roland-Garros. The next key date will be the drawing of the matchups for the SuperCup LNB, which is expected to seize place in the summer of 2026.
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