Championnat National
| Organising body | FFF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 2026 (as Ligue 3) |
| Country | France |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of clubs | 18 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | Ligue 2 |
| Relegation to | Championnat National 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Coupe de France |
| Current champions | Nancy (1st title) (2024–25) |
| Most championships | Red Star (3 titles) |
| Broadcaster(s) | Canal+ Sport |
| Website | Official site |
| Current: 2025–26 Championnat National | |
The Championnat National (English: French National Championship), commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, is the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Contested by 18 clubs, the Championnat National operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Ligue 2 and the Championnat National 2, the fourth division of French football.
Seasons run from August to May, with teams playing 34 games each, totalling 306 games in the season. Most games are played on Fridays and Saturdays, with a few games played during weekday evenings. Play is regularly suspended the last weekend before Christmas for two weeks before returning in the second week of January.