The competition is divided into seven rounds, and the competition system is a single elimination system. The home and away games were decided by lots, and the final was held in stade de france.
In the first round, 20 teams from France B+4 teams from France C participated in the competition, 12 games;
In the second round, the 12 team that won in the first round participated in 6 games;
In the third round, the six teams that won in the second round+14 teams that did not qualify for the European War participated in 10 matches;
In the fourth round, the winning 10 team in the third round+6 teams in Ligue 1 are eligible to participate in the European War for 8 games;
The fifth round, quarter-finals, 4 games;
Sixth round, semi-final, 2 games;
Seventh round, final, 1 game