For three days, the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna will host pétanque competitions bringing together nearly 1500 players from six countries. The event, organized by the Cercle Artistique et Sportif des Eaux, is part of the international calendar of the discipline.
From August 1 to August 3, 2025, Nice will host the 9th edition of the International Pétanque Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. Organized by the Cercle Artistique et Sportif des Eaux (CASE), with the support of the Métropole and in collaboration with the city, this event will bring together nearly 1,500 pétanque players.
The players, organized in teams, will come from six different countries to participate in this event, which has become a reference for pétanque enthusiasts. Two iconic locations in Nice will host the games: the Promenade des Anglais, where several pétanque courts will be set up, and Place Masséna, which will host the Honor Square.
Three days of competitions in the heart of the city
The program will begin on Friday, August 1st, with participant registration from 9 AM to 8 PM for administrative formalities. At 5 PM, an opening evening will bring together guests.
On Saturday, August 2nd, starting at 9 AM, the competition begins with the International senior triplette, limited to 256 teams. This event serves as a qualifying round for the Masters circuit and the French Passion Pétanque circuit (PPF). At 9:30 AM, female players will start the National female triplette, also a qualifier for the PPF circuit. At 5 PM, the Grand Prix of CASE, a knockout competition, will begin.
Sunday, August 3rd, will be filled with a series of matches. The National Youth Grand Prix will start at 9 AM. It involves the categories of minimes, cadets, and juniors, and is a step toward the final of the Challenge Educnaute.
Throughout the morning, knockout matches will follow one another. Quarter-finals, semi-finals, then finals will take place all day, leading up to the last match scheduled at 8:30 PM: the final of the International Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur senior triplette. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 PM.
The organizers expect strong public participation. The courts installed on the Promenade and at Masséna will offer a city-friendly environment easily accessible to onlookers, enthusiasts, and fans.
This sporting event is also an opportunity for social gatherings. It combines competition, fun, and community involvement. Through this initiative, the CASE and its partners highlight pétanque as a popular and unifying activity.
