Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026

Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026

Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026 brings Grand Slam clay-court tennis back to Paris from 18 May to 7 June 2026, with the main draw confirmed as 24 May to 7 June 2026 at Stade Roland-Garros. If you want a Paris trip that feels equal parts sport, style, and early-summer city energy, these weeks deliver: match days that can stretch from sunlit afternoons to late-evening drama, plus a uniquely Parisian atmosphere of terraces, gardens, and that unmistakable red clay glow.

Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026 Paris: what makes it special

Roland-Garros is the only Grand Slam played on clay, and in Paris the surface becomes part of the culture. The rhythm is slower, rallies are longer, and the crowd gets time to fall in love with the details, the sliding footwork, the chess-like point construction, and the roar when a player turns defense into a winner.

The tournament is also a full Paris lifestyle moment. You can spend a morning in a museum, arrive at the grounds for an afternoon session, then step back into the 16th arrondissement at dusk with the Seine nearby and dinner plans waiting. That blend of elite sport and city elegance is why Roland-Garros is such a powerful travel anchor.

Confirmed 2026 dates: tournament, main draw, and Opening Week

Roland-Garros confirms the 2026 edition runs from 18 May to 7 June 2026. The official Roland-Garros Travel page also confirms that the final draw (main draw) runs from Sunday 24 May to 7 June 2026, and it places qualifying inside the preceding Opening Week window.

If you are planning your Paris itinerary around tickets, think in three layers:

• Opening Week (qualifying): Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May 2026, positioned as the days where players compete for places in the main draw.
• Main draw: Sunday 24 May to Sunday 7 June 2026, when the world’s top players enter and the schedule becomes wall-to-wall headline tennis.
• In-between day trips and evenings, because Paris in late May and early June is at its most walkable, café-friendly, and sunset-golden.

Tickets for Roland-Garros 2026: how public sales work (confirmed)

Roland-Garros confirms that general public tickets use a draw system. The official ticketing article states the ballot runs Wednesday 3 December (from 10:00 Paris time) to Wednesday 17 December 2025 (until 11:59 pm). If selected, you are informed by email a few days before your purchase window opens in the second half of February.

The same official article also confirms an additional ticket-sales phase on a first-come, first-served basis, including tickets for Opening Week and outside courts, and notes this sales phase is expected at the end of March. That matters for travelers because Opening Week can be one of the best value ways to experience the grounds with less pressure, more wandering, and closer proximity to practice and outside-court matches.

What Opening Week tickets include (confirmed)

Roland-Garros Travel explains the Opening Week atmosphere and confirms that qualifying week offers include:

• Free seating on all courts
• Unlimited access to Court Suzanne-Lenglen and the outside courts in open seating
• Training sessions on Court Philippe-Chatrier open to the public

For many visitors, that mix is the sweet spot: you can roam, sample multiple matches, and still catch top names practicing without committing to one fixed stadium seat all day.

Pricing: what can be verified right now

Official single-match ticket prices vary by court, session, and seat category, and they are not fully listed in the official ticketing article about the draw. What is verifiably published right now is package-style pricing on the official Roland-Garros Travel site: it shows offers starting at €200 for Opening Week packages, with other rounds listed from higher starting points.

Because these are travel packages, treat them as a planning baseline rather than a universal ticket price. If you are building a Paris budget, the practical approach is to decide whether you want a one-day “grounds and roaming” vibe (Opening Week style) or a marquee seat on a show court, then work outward from there with hotels and neighborhoods.

The Paris experience: where tennis meets the city

Stade Roland-Garros sits in western Paris near Porte d’Auteuil, and match day can feel like a Parisian ritual. You might start with coffee and pastries, stroll through a park, then arrive at the gates with your day’s schedule in mind, either locked in for one big stadium session or free to wander outside courts.

Outside the grounds, Paris offers endless “in-between” experiences that fit tennis days. A late afternoon museum slot, a riverside walk, or an evening dinner in Saint-Germain or around the Eiffel Tower area can turn a match day into a full memory rather than a single event.

How to choose the best days for your travel style

A simple approach:

• Opening Week (May 18–22) is ideal if you love discovering players up close, seeing training sessions, and moving around the grounds.
• Main draw (May 24–June 7) is best if you want the biggest names, the loudest stadium moments, and that unmistakable Grand Slam pressure.
• If you are visiting Paris for the first time, Opening Week also leaves more time for classic sightseeing, since match days can be less rigid and less crowded than later rounds.

Practical tips for first-time Roland-Garros visitors

The official ticketing system is time-based, so set reminders. Enter the draw within the confirmed window, watch your inbox for your purchase slot notice, and check spam folders as Roland-Garros recommends. If you miss the draw or do not get the sessions you want, keep an eye on the additional first-come sale phase for Opening Week and outside courts later in March.

For the on-site experience, aim for comfort. Clay-court days often mean long sits, lots of walking, and variable weather, so dress in layers and plan breaks so you can enjoy the full day without burning out early.

Why Roland-Garros 2026 is a perfect reason to visit Paris

Paris in late May and early June is already a dream, but Roland-Garros adds a pulse that is hard to describe until you feel it, the hush before a serve, the crowd’s sharp intake of breath, and the way the red clay makes every rally look like art in motion. With dates confirmed from May 18 to June 7 and a clear public ticket draw schedule, you can plan early, choose your ideal week, and build a Paris trip that blends sport and culture in the most effortless way.

If you have been waiting for the perfect Paris moment, let Roland-Garros 2026 be it, book your days around the clay, leave room for long dinners and slow walks, and experience the French Open the way it was meant to be felt, in the city that turns tennis into a season.

Verified Information at a glance

• Event name: Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026
• Event category: Grand Slam tennis tournament
• Confirmed host city: Paris, France
• Confirmed 2026 tournament dates: 18 May to 7 June 2026
• Main draw dates (confirmed via official travel site): Sunday 24 May to 7 June 2026
• Opening Week (qualifying) window (confirmed via official travel site): Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May 2026
• Ticket draw window (confirmed): Wed 3 Dec 2025 (10:00 Paris time) to Wed 17 Dec 2025 (11:59 pm)
• Ticket purchase slot timing (confirmed): Selected applicants notified by email a few days before purchase window opens in the second half of February
• Additional ticket-sales phase (confirmed): First-come, first-served phase for Opening Week and outside courts, expected at the end of March
• Opening Week access details (confirmed): Free seating on all courts, unlimited access to Court Suzanne-Lenglen and outside courts in open seating, plus training sessions on Court Philippe-Chatrier open to the public
• Package pricing (confirmed on official travel site): Opening Week packages shown from €200, with later rounds shown from higher starting prices on the Roland-Garros Travel site