Sports Pass: Who’s Eligible, Age Requirements, Funding Details!

Family budgets often feel the strain of expenses related to children’s education and recreational activities. Thankfully, the Pass Sport, a financial aid initiative launched by the government in 2021, helps ease access to sports activities. This popular program will continue into the 2025 school year. However, eligibility requirements are changing, and some sports organizations are already expressing concerns about these upcoming changes. Here’s a complete guide to understanding the program in 2025.

What is the Amount of the Pass Sport?

For the 2025-2026 season, the Pass Sport will increase to 70 euros, up from the previous 50 euros. This aid will be applied as an immediate discount on the registration fees between September 1 and December 31, 2025.

Who is Eligible for the Pass Sport in 2025-2026?

Starting in September 2025, the Pass Sport will no longer be available to children aged 6 to 13 years but will now focus on youth starting from age 14, a critical age where participation in sports tends to decline. The revised eligibility includes:

• Youth aged 14 to 17 who receive the back-to-school allowance (ARS)
• Children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 with disabilities, receiving the education allowance for disabled children (AEEH)
• Young people aged 16 to 30 who are recipients of the disabled adult allowance (AAH)
• Students under 28 receiving a scholarship from CROUS, or a regional scholarship for health and social care training, awarded before October 15, 2025

Note: Children aged 6 to 13 who receive the ARS are no longer eligible for the Pass Sport from this season onward.

How to Benefit from the Pass Sport?

Eligible youths will automatically receive a unique QR code by email, typically sent in the latter half of August 2025. This QR code must be presented when registering at a partnering club, association, or sports facility to immediately benefit from the 70-euro discount on the membership cost. If you do not receive your code, you can request it through the official Pass Sport website.

Where Can the Pass Sport Be Used?

The Pass Sport can be used at numerous clubs, sports associations, and gyms across France. It covers a wide range of sports activities, whether affiliated with a sports federation or offered by accredited commercial entities.

What is the Validity Period of the Pass Sport 2025-2026?

The Pass Sport is valid for registrations made from September 1 to December 31, 2025. It is advisable to register within this period to take advantage of the aid.