The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) has announced the dates for the 2016 season in the French Division I. Opening day will be on March 27, just one week after the conclusion of the WBC Qualifier in Panama City. The All-Star Game will celebrate its premiere on July 16 in La Rochelle, as already revealed. The French Series is scheduled for August 20 to 25. The Challenge de France, the league cup, is played from May 4 to 8 in Senart.