Ligue Professionnelle 2 is the second tier of professional football in France. It features 18 teams competing for promotion to Ligue 1, the top division. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation, where the best-performing teams move up to Ligue 1, while the lowest-ranked teams drop to National. The season typically runs from August to May, with each team playing 34 matches. Points are awarded based on match results, with three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion of Ligue Professionnelle 2.