Gaelic sports

Ladies Gaelic football

Ladies Gaelic football is non-contact and played 9-a-side, and France are world champions.

9-a-sideIn France and in Europe

Non-contactNo contact allowed

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The rules

How it differs from the men’s game

Ladies Gaelic football follows the principles of the men’s game, with a few adaptations:

no “pick-up”: players may pick the ball up off the ground by hand;
no contact is allowed;
a pitch with its own dimensions in France and Europe, with 9-a-side matches.

Ladies Gaelic football clubs welcome women players: don’t hesitate to take the plunge!

Official rules

The Federation’s regulations and the official guides of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA).

Calendar

The season’s next dates, updated whenever the Federation’s calendar is imported.

17Oct
Pan Euros, LyonSaturday 17 October 2026Add to my calendar
31Oct
To be confirmed for matchday 2, MondevilleSaturday 31 October 2026Centre-West LeagueDate to be confirmedAdd to my calendar
7Nov
To be confirmed for matchday 2, MondevilleSaturday 7 November 2026Centre-West LeagueDate to be confirmedAdd to my calendar
7Nov
To be confirmed for round 2, AgenSaturday 7 November 2026South-West LeagueDate to be confirmedAdd to my calendar
14Nov
To be confirmed for matchday 2, MondevilleSaturday 14 November 2026Centre-West LeagueDate to be confirmedAdd to my calendar

Playing in France

The French ladies championship is played over three tournaments from April to June; the women’s Federal Championship runs from November to March.

A club near you will welcome you to a first session, with no equipment or experience needed.