The 2026–27 Belgian Division 3 is the eleventh season of the division in its current format, placed at the fifth tier of football in Belgium.
Format changes The 2026–27 season will be the final season under the current format for the FFA (Francophone) side of the division. Starting from the 2027–28 season, the FFA league will be restructured from two parallel series into three groups of twelve teams. These groups will subsequently split into two play-off groups of six, mirroring the format currently used in Division 1 FFA.
To facilitate the expansion of Division 2 FFA from approximately 18 to 24 clubs (two series of 12) in 2027–28, additional teams will need to be promoted from Division 3. It is expected that between 6 and 8 teams will be promoted at the end of the season. Additionally, relegation from Division 3 to the Provincial Leagues will be flexible, with potentially only 1 to 4 teams relegated across the FFA divisions, to maintain the target of 36 clubs in Division 3.
The exact number of promotions and relegations will depend on several variables, including the number of French-speaking clubs relegated from the Challenger Pro League (D1B), movements between Division 1 FFA and Division 2, administrative decisions, and clubs meeting licensing and stadium criteria.
Team changes Out Promoted to the 2026–27 Belgian Division 2 Tempo Overijse (VV A Champions) De Kempen (VV B Champions) Stade Mouscronnois (FFA A Champions) Eupen U23 (FFA B Champions) Wilrijk (Promoted via VV play-offs) Eendracht Aalst Lede (Promoted via VV play-offs) Voorde-Appelterre (Promoted via VV play-offs) Union Saint-Ghislain Tertre Hautrage (Promoted via FFA play-offs)
Relegated to the Belgian Provincial Leagues From VV A: Boezinge, Fenixx BeigHum and Berlare. From VV B: Zwarte Leeuw, Haasdonk and Turkse Rangers. From FFA A: Aische, Condruzien, Loyers and Jodoigne. From FFA B: Houffalize, Marloie Sport, Eupen 1963 and Harre-Manhay.
Removed from competition La Louviere Centre
In Relegated from the 2025–26 Belgian Division 2 Westhoek (now playing as Ieper), Gullegem, Berchem Sport, Berg en Dal, Raeren-Eynatten, Sporting Bruxelles and Tournai. Note: Raeren-Eynatten finished in eighth place last season but chose to voluntarily relegate to the Provincial Leagues. Tournai fell into administration and will also be relegated to the Provincial Leagues.
Promoted from the Belgian Provincial Leagues VV: Avanti Stekene, FC ATO, Betekom, Bree-Beek, Linden, Nieuwmoer and Zwevegem. FFA: Léopold, Molenbaix, Soignies, USC Jemappes, SC Néchin, FC Ans, Habay-la-Neuve U23, Longlier, Malmedy, Rochefort U23 and Tilff.
U23 team added Lommel U23
Belgian Division 3 VV A
League table
Results
Belgian Division 3 VV B
League table
Results
Belgian Division 3 FFA A
Due to ongoing court proceedings, the FFA made the decision to postpone the start of the Belgian Division 3 FFA season. As a result the season will only start from Matchday 3.
League table
Results
Belgian Division 3 FFA B
League table
Results
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