Paris Saint-Germain were the defending champions, and retained the title with a 9–0 win at Troyes on 13 March.
All clubs that secured Ligue 1 status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate.
[5] However, this proposal was appealed and eventually overturned, so as in past seasons, three teams are to be relegated.
[6] Evian, Metz and Lens were relegated to Ligue 2 at the conclusion of the 2014–15 season.
Gazelec Ajaccio secured their second consecutive promotion and joined Ligue 1 for the first time in the club's history.