 Evian Thonon Gaillard, who were relegated from Ligue 2, was sent administratively to CFA due to financial troubles.As a result, Épinal were added back to National.Promoted from CFA
Relegated from Ligue 2
Relegated to CFA
Relegated to 6th tier
Promoted to Ligue 2



The 2016–17 season saw the return of a relegation play-off between the 18th-placed Ligue 2 team and the 3rd-placed team in the Championnat National in a two-legged confrontation.