Kings League Debuts in France With Dynamic Football Format
The innovative competition, blending amateur players, influencers, and former stars, launched its first French championship on April 6, 2025.
- The Kings League officially launched its inaugural French championship on April 6, 2025, featuring eight teams composed of amateur players, former professionals, and influencers.
- Matches are played on half-sized synthetic fields in a fast-paced format with two 20-minute halves and unique rules, such as double-point goals and penalties taken by team presidents.
- The league aims to attract younger audiences with its entertainment-driven approach, free broadcasts on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and M6+, and participation from digital creators like Amine and Squeezie.
- Prominent figures, including former players Samir Nasri and Jérémy Ménez, and current stars Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jules Koundé, are involved in the competition as players or team leaders.
- France will also host the second Kings League World Cup in June 2025, further solidifying the league's global expansion and cultural impact.