Lyon were relegated to Ligue 2 following a decision from the National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG), French soccer's financial watchdog, seven months after they were provisionally relegated for financial mismanagement. The club announced they will appeal the decision, buying them more time to meet the DNCG's financial requirements.

Lyon have been demoted to Ligue 2 ahead of the 2025-26 season as a review confirmed their administrative relegation.

Olympique Lyon have been relegated to Ligue 2 after a 6th-place finish in Ligue 1 last season. Lyon dominated the French league in the 2000s with seven titles.