Barrage
Barrage is the classic French qualification format: teams play in poules of four, and after two rounds the teams standing at one win each play a decider — the barrage — for the last qualifying spot. Two wins qualify directly.
How it works
Poule of 4: round 1 pairs teams randomly; round 2 pairs the winners together and the losers together.
The 2-win team qualifies directly; the 0–2 team is out.
The two 1–1 teams play the barrage match for the second qualifying place.
Qualifiers advance to a knockout main draw (often with a consolante for the rest).
Why choose it
- Everyone is guaranteed at least two matches.
- Two qualification paths keep hope alive after a first-round loss.
- The traditional format of French and international championships.
Best for
Official championships and events following FIPJP tradition. PlusPetanque draws the poules, schedules barrage matches and builds the finals bracket automatically.
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