Bulletin 1 – Paris Open International Drone Soccer 2026

1. CONTEST MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS / JUDGES

Contest Director:
Pascal Berlu

FAI Jury Members:
Vincent Boisselier

Additional officials, judges and referees will be announced in Bulletin 2.

---

2. FAI SPORTING LICENCE

Every competitor and each team manager of any team must possess a valid FAI Sporting Licence
(Aeromodelling discipline – Drone Soccer), registered in the official FAI database.

The holder of a FAI Sporting Licence may be required to produce an official document bearing a photograph and signature as proof of identity.

Notes:

• The FAI Sporting Licence is mandatory for all players and team managers.
• Helpers and technical assistants are not required to hold an FAI Sporting Licence.

---

3. DRONE SOCCER TEAMS

• The competition is organised only in Subclass F9A-B
• A team may consist of 5 (five) players maximum
• One (1) coach per team is allowed
• Matches are played with 3 (three) active players on the field

The competition is run according to FAI / CIAM F9A-B rules.

---

4. ENTRY FEE

The entry fee for the competition is: € 50 per F9A-B team

The fee includes participation of up to 5 players per team.

👉 Pre-registration is mandatory.
Teams are requested to complete the pre-registration via the following link:
Pre-registration link
Payment procedure and deadline will be published in Bulletin 2.

---

5. VENUE

ICAM – Institut Catholique d’Arts et Métiers
Carré Sénart
34 Points de Vue
77127 Lieusaint – France

The competition will take place indoors.

---

6. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

The competition schedule may be subject to changes depending on the number of registered teams.

Saturday 4 April 2026

• 08:00 Arrival and registration
• Team managers’ meeting
• Model processing & technical inspection
• Group stage matches (F9A-B)

Sunday 5 April 2026

• Final stages (F9A-B)
• Semi-finals and Finals
• Prize Giving Ceremony

⚠️ Note:
The exact match timetable and daily schedule may be adjusted according to the number of teams registered.
The final schedule will be confirmed in Bulletin 2.

---

7. COMPETITION ARENA

• Drone Soccer competition arena compliant with FAI F9A-B standards
• Tables, chairs and power connections available for all teams
• Designated preparation and pit areas for teams

---

8. LODGING

Several hotels are located near the competition venue in the Lieusaint / Carré Sénart area.

Direct link with filter BOOKING.COM

Teams are free to book their accommodation independently
(Booking.com or equivalent platforms recommended).

A list of suggested hotels will be provided in Bulletin 2.

---

9. Access & Transportation – Carré Sénart

Event Location
📍 Carré Sénart
34 Points de Vue
77127 Lieusaint – France

---

✈️ From Airports

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

• 🚗 30–35 min by car (approx. 30 km)
• 🚆 Public transport: Orly → RER C or bus + RER D (around 1h15)

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

• 🚗 45–55 min by car (approx. 50 km)
• 🚆 Public transport: RER B then RER D (around 1h30)

---

🚆 By Train

Lieusaint – Moissy Station (RER D)

• Closest train station
• 🚗 5 min by car
• 🚶 25 min on foot
• 🚍 Local bus connections available

From Paris Gare de Lyon

• 🚆 RER D (direction Melun or Malesherbes)
• ⏱️ 35–45 min

---

🚗 By Car

• From Paris: A5 motorway or N104 (Francilienne ring road)
• On-site and nearby parking available at Carré Sénart

10. Tourism & Nearby Attractions

The event location is ideally situated close to Paris and major tourist attractions, making it easy to combine competition and sightseeing.

Paris City Center & Eiffel Tower

• 🚗 35–45 min by car
• 🚆 RER D + Paris metro
• Discover iconic landmarks, museums, shopping areas, and restaurants

Palace of Versailles

• 🚗 45–55 min by car
• 🏰 World-famous UNESCO World Heritage site

Disneyland Paris

• 🚗 35–40 min by car
• 🎢 One of Europe’s most popular theme parks

11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Only Subclass F9A-B will be contested during this event
• Group stage matches on Saturday 4 April
• Final rounds on Sunday 5 April
• Safety rules and competition regulations must be respected at all times

Further information will be communicated in Bulletin 2.