Season
30 May 2026
To mark the end of the year in style, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin (OL Féminin) and L’Equipe des Lyonnes have signed a three-year partnership agreement. Both parties are committed to taking significant action to promote women’s sport and gender equality.
OL Féminin and the L’Equipe des Lyonnes had everything in common to join forces. With an exceptional European track record, driven by a winning culture and a commitment to outstanding excellence, and energized by the arrival of American businesswoman Michele Kang, OL Féminin has been renewing its sporting and non-sporting ambitions at the highest level for 20 years. For its part, the Lyon women’s team has been leveraging its network and initiatives to promote women’s participation in public discourse and has been dedicated to showcasing female talent in Lyon for over three years.
“Together, we aim to strengthen our collective impact and inspire positive change in the world of sport and, more broadly, in the public debate,” stated Vincent Ponsot, CEO of Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.
“This partnership makes perfect sense! It will allow us to combine our strengths to organize events, awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives that highlight the journeys and achievements of women, both in sport and in society,” continued Alexandra Carraz-Ceselli, President and Founder of L’Equipe des Lyonnes.
Several initiatives will be rolled out thanks to this partnership:
- Exclusive events: the Lyon women’s team will be present to support the OL Féminin champions, meet the players, and host conferences dedicated to women’s sport.
- Awareness campaigns: joint actions throughout the year to promote gender equality in sport and in society, and to encourage young girls to take their place in society and on the football pitch!
- Training sessions: OL Féminin will participate in sessions to share its expertise, serve as a role model, and encourage members of the Lyonnes team.
