# Masters de Pétanque tournament progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/masters-de-ptanque-tournament-progression
> Updated: 2026-08-26T19:17:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 27th Masters de Pétanque tournament progressed through its qualifying stages, determining the participants for the Final Four scheduled for September 16 and 17.

During the competition in Rognac, Ligan Doerr’s team qualified for the Final Four after defeating the defending champions, Mickaël Bonetto’s team, with a score of 13-8. The Dream Team faced a critical playoff match to remain in contention following a 13-10 loss.

In the seventh and final qualifying stage held in Nevers, the Étoiles du Sud team secured their spot in the semi-finals, maintaining the overall lead with 55 points. Despite a 13-2 loss in the final match of the evening to the Rocher team, Étoiles du Sud's previous victories ensured their qualification. The final standings heading into the semi-finals placed Étoiles du Sud in first, followed by the Rocher team with 47 points, Bonetto with 45 points, and the Dream Team with 43 points.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Étoiles du Sud qualifies for Pétanque Masters Final Four

The Étoiles du Sud team has qualified for the Masters de Pétanque Final Four, maintaining their lead in the standings after the final qualifying stage in Nevers, France.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toiles-du-sud-qualifies-for-ptanque-masters-final-four

### 2026-08-19: Masters de Pétanque: Dream Team faces playoff after loss

At the Masters de Pétanque in Rognac, Ligan Doerr’s team qualified for the Final Four after defeating Mickaël Bonetto’s squad, setting up a crucial playoff against the Dream Team.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masters-de-ptanque-dream-team-faces-playoff-after-loss

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Cite as: Masters de Pétanque tournament progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/masters-de-ptanque-tournament-progression