France confirms 2026 Pass Sport youth subsidy, amount set between €50‑€70

The French government has confirmed that the Pass Sport subsidy will return for the 2026 school year. The aid, intended to help young people from modest families, students and persons with disabilities up to age 30, will cover between €50 and €70 per child, typically deducted from the cost of a sports club licence.

Exact eligibility criteria, application procedures and the rollout timetable have not yet been detailed, prompting concerns from local officials, sports clubs and the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. The call for clarity follows previous debates in 2025 over age limits and beneficiary numbers, which were partially reversed after criticism. Sports minister Marina Ferrari has assured that the scheme will be available at the start of the new school year.