The 2008–09 Championnat de France Amateurs season was the 11th edition of the competition since its establishment.
The competition consists of 72 clubs spread into four parallel groups of 18.
The highest-placed amateur team in each pool are promoted, replaced by the four lowest-placed in the Championnat.
The Championnat de France Amateurs playoffs are designated for only the professional clubs B teams playing in the league.
The best finishing professional reserve club in each group will advance to the playoffs where they will face each other at a site to be determined.