Troyes secured automatic promotion to Ligue 1 by winning the 2025-26 Ligue 2 title with 67 points from 34 matches, finishing well clear of the field after a strong home record that included 14 wins. Le Mans earned the second direct promotion spot on 62 points, relying on a solid defensive setup and 14 draws to maintain consistency through the final weeks. Saint-Étienne sits third and enters the promotion play-offs, joined by Red Star and others in a tight battle for the remaining spot, where recent form and head-to-head results will determine playoff qualification. The season concluded in mid-May with limited remaining fixtures, leaving roster stability and any post-season announcements as the primary variables that could still influence long-term Ligue 1 readiness for the promoted sides.