Bordeaux officially admitted to France's sixth tier

Bordeaux approved to compete in France's sixth tier after losing professional status in 2024 and being banned from national competitions.

Girondins Bordeaux has been officially admitted to Régional 1, France's sixth-tier league, following approval from the regional competition authority. The club's first match is scheduled for Friday, October 16, away at Bayonne's B-team. This marks a significant step for Bordeaux, which lost its professional status in mid-2024 and was expelled from all national competitions in September 2026. The club was recently purchased by an English investment fund, pending court approval, and may be allowed to play at its home stadium with limited capacity.