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The French Open is one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world.
If you are a tennis fan, this guide will answer any questions you have about the French Open. Below, you’ll see information on the venue, previous champions, how to get tickets, where to stay, and more!
About the French Open
Also called Roland Garros, the French Open started in 1891 and is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments held each year in the world of tennis.
Where is the French Open?
The French Open is played in Paris, France at the Stade Roland Garros. The grounds have 20 tennis courts covering 21 acres.
When is the French Open?
Typically, the French Open tennis tournament starts in late May and ends in early June.
The French Open is the second Grand Slam of the year, held after the Australian Open and before Wimbledon.
The 2024 French Open tournament took place May 20 – June 9.
Who is the Current French Open Champion?
Here is the list of champions for the 2024 French Open.
- Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
- Women’s Singles: Iga Świątek (Poland)
- Men’s Doubles: Mate Pavić (Croatia) and Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador)
- Women’s Doubles: Coco Gauff (USA) and Kateřina Siniaková (Czechia)
- Mixed Doubles: Laura Siegemund (Germany) and Édouard Roger-Vasselin (France)
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What Surface is the French Open Played On?
The French Open is played on red clay. Typically, the conclusion of the French Open in June represents the end of the clay-court season on the pro tennis tour.
French Open Prize Money & Ranking Points
The total prize money for the 2024 French Open was €53.4 million (euros). The farther a player or team advances, the more money they win.
- The men’s and women’s singles champions won €2,400,000 while the runners-up received €1,200,000 in 2024.
- The men and women winners in doubles won €590,000 per team, and the runners-up received €295,000 in 2024.
The winner of the French Open receives 2000 ATP or WTA ranking points. Here are the ranking points by round for both the singles and doubles draws of the French Open.
| Men’s ATP Points | Women’s WTA Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | 2000 | 2000 |
| Finals | 1300 | 1300 |
| Semifinals | 800 | 780 |
| Quarterfinals | 400 | 430 |
| Rd. of 16 | 200 | 240 |
| Rd. of 32 | 100 | 130 |
| Rd. of 64 | 50 singles | 0 doubles | 70 singles | 10 doubles |
| Rd. of 128 | 10 singles | no doubles | 10 singles | no doubles |
How to Get Tickets to the French Open Tournament
Getting tickets to the French Open is usually simple, especially compared to tennis tournaments like Wimbledon. You have several choices to purchase tickets to Roland Garros.
Purchase from the Roland Garros Website
Generally, tickets can be purchased directly through the tournament’s website beginning about two months before the start of the French Open. Since tickets are available first come first serve, they generally sell out extremely quickly.
You have four ticket options.
- Purchase tickets at one of the 3 stadiums, and get access to the outside courts.
- Purchase tickets to the outside courts only.
The second option is a better value, but you will likely miss the big-name matches like Djokovic, Nadal, or Swiatek.
The stadiums are Phillippe Chatrier, Suzanne Lenglen, and Simonne-Mathieu. They each offer reserved seating.
Ticket prices vary depending on the level of access, the number of tickets purchased and the round being played on the day of the ticket.
Use Online Resellers
In addition to purchasing directly through Roland Garros, online resellers like StubHub is another option for attending the French Open. Keep in mind that you’ll pay a premium for tickets purchased from a third party, but given how quickly face-value tickets sell, this may be your only option.
When buying third party tickets, be mindful that there are counterfeits manufactured and you’ll want to purchase from verified sellers that have a strong feedback history and that isn’t offering a price that seems too good to be true. The websites above are secure and reliable.
Where to Stay in Paris for the French Open
Regardless of whether you opt for a hotel or Airbnb, being close to public transit is critically important. With the French Open attracting thousands of visitors each year flocking to Roland Garros, it is best to find a hotel close to the tennis courts so you don’t miss the action.
Try to look for a hotel or Airbnb that is on either Line 9 or Line 10 of the Paris Metro for easy access to the stadium. It is recommended that fans purchase their return public transit tickets ahead of time so that they do not have to wait in an endless line once the day’s matches are complete.
High-End Hotel Options
- Hotel Marignan: This is a great option if you want to see the city. Located in the famous Champs-Elysees, the Hotel Marignan is minutes from Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower. It is about a 30-minute metro ride from Roland Garros.
- Hotel Molitor Paris – MGallery: This hotel is right next to the Roland Garros grounds, making it easy to walk.
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris Boulogne: This hotel is one mile from Roland Garros with 170 rooms and suites that bring amazing comfort and elegant French Style.
- Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero: 2.6 miles away, about a 10 minute drive, from Roland Garros, and about a 1/2 mile from the Eiffel Tower.
Budget-Friendly Options
- Holiday Inn Paris Auteuil: Just a mile away from Roland Garros, this Holiday Inn is a great choice. It’s only a 20-minute walk from the stadium. Opt for a balcony room for views of the Paris skyline.
- Best Western Select Hotel: For the budget-conscious traveler, the Best Western Select Hotel is just minutes from the metro for easy access to Roland Garros. It’s also about a 30-minute walk.
Airbnb & VRBO
Airbnb and VRBO are excellent alternatives to hotels and are ideal for a traveler that truly wants to immerse themselves in the French culture whether it be by renting a home, apartment, or a room.
Search for flights, hotels, and car rentals in Paris here:
Getting Around Paris During Roland Garros
The easiest way to get around Paris is via the Metro. Lines 9 and 10 offer the most direct access to Roland Garros and are about a 10-minute walk away from the stadium. However, given how large the complex is, the walk may be further depending on what court you are watching from.
Paris is divided into two sectors, the Right Bank and the Left Bank, both referring to their orientation to the Seine River. From there, Paris is divided into twenty districts with Roland Garros in the 16th arrondissement, or neighborhood. The lower the arrondissement that you are in or want to visit, the more central to the city center it is and the more touristy attractions that will be nearby.
Two of the most famous neighborhoods in the city are Marais in the 4th district and Saint Germain in the 6th.
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How to Make Your French Open Experience Great
With 20 courts including three stadiums, you have endless options to make sure you get the most out of your French Open trip.
The three stadium courts are where the highest-ranked players and the biggest matches of the tournament are played, Phillippe Chatrier, Suzanne Lenglen, and the newest- Simonne-Mathieu, that was completed in 2019.
If available, opt for tickets that are on the South and West sides of the court to avoid issues with sun glare. Helpful tips for French Open visitors include:
- Download the Roland Garros app to see maps, updates, and even pre-order food.
- Do not bring more than one bag to the stadium.
- Bring sunscreen and dress for seasonable weather.
- Be sure to bring a light sweater and a jacket or umbrella in case of rain.
- The food options inside are not great, so plan to eat outside the tournament before and after if you can.
- They do offer drinks inside.
How to Watch the French Open Tournament on TV
The French Open Tournament is broadcast on the Tennis Channel, NBC, and Peacock TV.
- Early round coverage is on the Tennis Channel.
- Later round coverage, including the men’s and women’s finals, are on NBC and Peacock TV.
Additionally, fans can live stream the French Open on the Tennis Channel Plus app and Peacock TV app. Viewers will need to log in with their cable TV provider to gain access or purchase a Tennis Channel subscription.
For fans without access to either of these options, there are several live TV streaming services that may provide access to these channels such as Hulu, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
I am trying to plan a trip from the U.S. to Paris to attend the 2023 French Open.
The official dates are typically not announced until Oct which poses a significant handicap to planning in June/July.
Is there any way to learn the dates earlier? Are there reliable sources that can provide the dates in June 2022?
Thank you
Hi Jack, the French Open typically ends on the first Sunday in June.
For 2023, I’d expect the dates to be May 21 – June 4. Maybe plan on that and book with a flexible travel option so you can cancel or change if needed.
2021 was delayed a week due to covid and 2020 was in October due to covid.
Hope that helps 🙂
Thanks for the great information, Will. I have a few more questions. I was wondering if you can bring in your own food and/ or water into the grounds? I am surprising my daughter for her 10th birthday and taking her from NY to the French! Any other tips, and tips for taking young kids, let me know. Much appreciated.
Marc
Hi Marc,
You can bring a bag with a capacity of up to 15 liters with you. You may bring food and drink in with you as well, which many people recommend since the concessions can be expensive.
See more here on what you can bring in: https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/page/safety-roland-garros-forbidden-objects
Onsite food and drink options: https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/page/eating-and-drinking-at-roland-garros
Hope this helps!
Are there bag measurements or just a 15 liter capacity?
Hi Kathy, the bag policy is 15 liters or less. I don’t see any measurements on the site.
Here is the page: https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/page/safety-roland-garros-forbidden-objects
Hi Will, thnx again for the site. I was lucky (?) enough to be at 81000 in the ticket queue! Didn’t get tickets to Simone–Mathieu as I wanted, but did get tickets for Suzanne Lenglin on 2 days.
I saw that S-M sold fewer seats this year and will allow the upper decks to be available to first comers, so might see something there after all.
Wondering if you can recommend some decent (non-pricey, non-touristy?) eateries near the stadium for aprés-RG?
Best to all!
Hello! I will be in Paris with my 18 year old son on Friday June 5 (men’s semis?) and am trying to get reasonable tix to main court for day or evening. Any tips??? Thank you!!
Oops- meant June 3!
Hi Melanie, it looks like that day is sold out for the main stadium on the Roland Garros website.
You’ll have to buy through a 3rd party reseller like StubHub. I don’t see any tickets available there now, but as that day approaches you may see some.
Good luck!
Hi Will,
Have you heard anything more about the legitimacy of TennisTicketService.com? I cannot find any Roland Garros tickets for resale on StubHub or Viagogo but this site has some available.
I have been scammed before so I am nervous about purchasing from this site but I will be in Paris this weekend and would really like to find tickets to the Quarter Finals.
Thanks for any new insight you have about this website.
Hi Shawn, I haven’t used that site before and their online reviews are mixed.
IF you do buy from that site, I would use a credit card so you can file a complaint and get your money back if you don’t receive the tickets. I’ve done that through Chase before and had no problem getting refunded.
It looks like eseats has some tickets available as well: https://www.eseats.com/french_open_tickets.html (I haven’t used them before either though)
Hey Will,
the 2 online resellers don’t have any tickets, i found this company based in california, https://goaltickets.com/collections/french-open-2022, do you have any experience with them?
Hi Alison,
I’ve never used them before, but if you put the purchase on your credit card, you could get a refund by filing a complaint there. However, that won’t help if you show up to the tournament and the tickets don’t work…
I’d imagine more tickets will become available closer to the tournament and during the tournament depending on who wins/loses.
Hello,
I purchased tickets to the French Open through Goal tickets last year for the match Nadal vs Felix 2 days before and I must say, they delivered very quickly and upgraded me to cagetory Or.
Then the next day, they were the only website I can find with tickets to the quarter final Nadal Djoko, I booked category 2 (couldn’t afforded the cat 1) and what a treat to watch those 2 legends at night at Roland Garros!
Thanks for sharing Samantha!
How soon can I purchase tickets for 2023?
Hi Jim, Tickets for next year won’t be available until later this year. They usually come out in the fall.
I’ve been a tennis fan forever and The French Open is on my bucket list! Can you recommend the best dates to attend, recommend must see and do things in Paris and where to stay at an affordable price point???
Please advise!
Merci
Teri Butler
Hi Teri, the best dates to attend depends on what you’re looking for. There are always more matches during week 1, including the middle weekend.
Week 2 has fewer matches with less courts being used so it’s more difficult to see your favorite players up close.
We have 2 hotel recommendations above that are affordable options. Lots to do in Paris – Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, etc. – so it depends what you like.
Hi, is it possible to buy tickets at roland garros website without getting hotels deals too?
Hi Stefany
Yes, you can buy tickets without a hotel package throuagh the Roland Garros website and other places. Tickets for 2023 are not on sale yet though.
Hi Will – thanks for all the gratminfo & insight. This site (Seems to be the official one) indicates the 2023 tournament begins 28 May. Sound about right?
https://travel.rolandgarros.com/en/
Thanks Lee! Yes, that is the official site for Roland Garros and those dates are correct.
HI Will,
When and where is the best way to get French Open 2023 tickets in the Loge seating?
Hi Shauna, 2023 French Open tickets are not on sale yet. They should be later this year. Once they are on sale, you can go through their official site at https://www.rolandgarros.com/ or through a 3rd party reseller like StubHub.
Hi Will
Thanks for all the Info on this site. I’ve seen that the official website already started selling tickets, but only in a Package with hotel etc. Is that what they do every year? Will tickets (without hotel booking) be available later this year on the official website as well?
Hi Manuel,
Yes, tickets without a hotel package will be available later this year through the official Roland Garros website. No date has been announced yet though.
Hi Will, I am trying to book for 2023 and I can see that on the actual website they have package offers, can I just ask if they are definitely confirmed tickets if you are saying they do not become available until few months before the play starts? I am sure the Rolland Garros website is probably more expensive but they offer hotel and tickets so given it might give clarity on getting tickets I am tempted to go with that.
Hi Liam, yes the official Roland Garros website does have ticket + hotel packages available now. Buying that will guarantee you tickets. If you need tickets only (without hotel), that will be available later this year.
Thanks
Hi Will,
Would you recommend buying a package ticket + hotel to be sure of getting tickets or is it not that hard to get a ticket and should I wait and just buy a ticket without hotel?
Thanks,
Nina
Hi Nina, it depends on your budget. The ticket + hotel combinations are very convenient but you can usually find cheaper hotel options. You shouldn’t have trouble finding individual tickets once they go on sale.
Hi, I see that individual tickets are now on sale for 2023. We just went to the US Open and enjoyed walking around to different matches. We bought tix at Arthur Ashe which gave us access to practice courts, smaller courts, Armstrong, and Grandstand. Do you recommend Chatrier which gives access to the outside courts? We’re interested in the first week.
Hi Erika, If you go during week 1 then a Chatrier ticket isn’t necessary unless you want to be sure you see the biggest names. If you’re a huge fan of Nadal, for example, then you’ll probably need a Chatrier ticket.
However, if you just want to watch good tennis and are happy watching doubles or lesser known singles players then a grounds pass is the best value.
Do outside court passes sell out during Day 1,2or 3? Not sure what day we will be there. Would hate to buy outside court tickets and not be there…Basically, would we be able to buy outside court passes the day before we arrive? Or is there a chance they sell out?
Hi Patrick, they can sell out. I would buy tickets for all 3 days and then re-sell the ones I don’t use. You can do that through the Roland Garros website and get a 90% refund on the original price.
Here’s the link: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/general/informations
Another option is to call the box office and ask what sales are like this year to determine if they might be close to selling out.
Hey Will
Appreciate your site planning a bucket list trip for my wife . Any feedback and pricing on the Premium experience tickets which lunch/ dinner for 2023, Was looking at attending the first 3-4 days. Also do you need tickets for the qualifying rounds.
Thanks
Vince
Hi Vincent, I don’t know much about the premium experience. You might try calling and ask for more details.
Qualifying was 20 Euros last year. Only 10 Euros for people under 25 years old. I’d expect a similar price in 2023.
Hi Will,
I am planning to buy tickets for the final on 11th of June 2023 but I think they are still not in sale. Do you know when they usually go on sale? Thanks!
Hi Liliana, the ticket sale dates have not been announced yet. I’d expect it to be later this year.
You can check the sales calendar here for updates: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/general/informations#1
Hotel + ticket packages are available now for the finals here – https://travel.rolandgarros.com/en/category/finals/sunday-11-june
The site is great! Thank you for sharing this wonderful information! I have a question about tickets. We have purchased NIGHT Session tickets on Phillippe Chatrier for each evening of the first round in 2023. We are curious if our Phillippe Chatrier NIGHT session tickets give us access to the grounds ALL day or only at night? (The US Open allows even your night session Arthur Ashe ticket as grounds pass for the entire day). Thank you so much for your time!
Matt
Hi Matt, thanks for the compliments 🙂
I’m actually not sure if RG does that. You can try contacting them here: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/contact-us
Let me know what you find.
Hi Matt. I’m keen to buy tickets for RG 2023 but wasn’t aware they were on sale yet. Can I ask where you got yours from please?
Many thanks
Jo
Hi Jo, Matt probably purchased a hotel package which are available now.
Here’s the link: https://travel.rolandgarros.com/en/
Hi Matt – I think the grounds open at about 630pm for your night tickets. You likely won’t be able to attend the matches. Should see some good tennis, you can tho!
Hello. Thank you for so much valuable information. Can you predict or take a good guess that Rafael Nadal will play on the first day of play (Sunday May 28th) at Court Philippe Chattier?
Hi Guanina, no one will know what day Rafa is going to play until the draw comes out which is usually the week before.
Thank you. Hard to plan, then… 🙁
The best approach would be to buy tickets to consecutive days, like Wednesday & Thursday for example.
When the draw comes out you will know which day Rafa will play on. Then you can attend both days, or sell the ticket to the day without Rafa.
Will,
Thanks so very much for sharing such useful, relevant information. Literally a ‘game changer’ for me. My wife and I are extremely hopeful about attending the ’23 French Open.
Bravo!!
Jim and Loren Cardy
Thanks Jim!
Hi Will,
Do you have an idea of an starting budget for 3rd round tickets at Central Court?
Thank you and kind regards,
Hi Javier, I would budget at least 100 Euros per ticket for Philippe-Chatrier Court in the 3rd round. It will depend on where you want to sit though.
Hello,
Is there anyway to purchase Box tickets for Phillippe Chatrier? Is it possible to do so when tickets become available for general public? I don’t see any of the hospitality experiences that allow you to get this kind of tickets, except for the ones that you have to buy a minimum of 4 tickets.
Please advise,
Thank you
Hi Wilson, it depends what you mean by “box tickets”. For the hospitality experiences, you have to buy 2-4+ tickets. It looks like premium offers sales opens Feb 23-27 so I would look at that. Otherwise, you’ll need to wait until March 15.
You might try calling to ask for more details. Here’s the link: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/home
Hi Will,
Thanks very much for this super informative site. Planning to travel to Roland-Garros for the first time with my wife this year. Do you know anything about the qualifying rounds? Do tickets need to be purchased in advance? I know at the U.S. Open quite a few of the top players are practicing on the outer courts during the qualifying rounds. Any idea if that happens at Roland Garros as well. Thanks for any information.
Jeff
Hi Jeff, last year qualifying round tickets were around 20 Euros. I imagine it would be similar this year, but you can always call the ticket office to check.
Here’s an article explaining the details: https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/roland-garros-2022-qualifyings-ticketing-may-16-20
You can sometimes see players on outside courts practicing, but I don’t believe the access is quite as good as the US Open or Indian Wells, for example.
Hi Will,
Thanks for writing such a comprehensive guide, it is really informative and insightful!
I saw on the official website that there are multiple-night passes on sale, I’m just curious if the big-hitters like Rafa and Novak will usually be involved in these games for the early rounds, since they are played in the Philippe-Chatrier court?
Thank you once again!
Marcus
Hi Marcus, Nadal and Djokovic will most likely play on Philippe Chatrier, but it’s not guaranteed. They could play during the day or night session. Order of play for each day isn’t announced until the night before
Hi Will!
Thanks for the swift reply! Does that mean I should look out for both day and night tickets to be more certain of my chances of catching them? Would those tickets be very difficult to find nearer to the tournament date? I will be flying into Paris just to catch a glimpse of Nadal on clay and it would be a pity if I were to miss it.
Thank you once again!
Best Regards,
Marcus Ng
To guarantee you see Nadal, you would want to purchase day & night tickets for consecutive days. He might play Monday, Wednesday, Friday, etc. OR Tuesday, Thursday…
You could wait until a day or two before, but then you’d probably have to purchase on a 3rd party site like Stubhub. The prices would be much higher than face value for a Nadal match (especially since it may be his last year).
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Hi,
I’m looking at the RG23 tickets.
I realized the multi-day semi-final pass is going at EUR475 for cat 1.
If i were to get the tickets for the sessions on individual basis, it amounts up to a cheaper price. Any reason for that?
Women’s Semis – EUR100
Men’s Semi 1 – EUR140
Men’s Semi 2 – EUR140
Total EUR380
Hi Joel, where are you seeing this? Public tickets on the RG site aren’t on sale until March 15.
Hi Will! I’m a total noob but I want to surprise my partner who loves tennis. He has never attended Roland Garros and I’d like to make his dream come true. I’m ready to fight for the tickets and pay the price but.. how do I buy tickets for Nadal? Will I know when he is playing or so..? Could you please share a guide for dummies to increase the chances? I have literally no idea what I’m doing and I’m pretty sure I won’t go far with good intentions only..
Hi Bezel, if you want to see Nadal then you’ll need to book tickets for consecutive days. Players will play every other day and don’t know which days until the draw comes out (several days before the start of the tournament.)
So, if I wanted to see Nadal, I would buy tickets to Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday. Week 1 will improve your chances of seeing him too because if he gets injured or loses in round 1 or 2 then he won’t be around for week 2. Hope that helps
Hi Will,
Thanks for all the information – so glad I stumbled across this site!
My husband and I will be in Paris for the first few days of June and would love to go to Roland Garros to experience the atmosphere and fun. We don’t mind if we don’t see any massive names would just love to soak in the whole event. What type of ticket would you recommend?
Thanks in advance
Beth
Hi Beth, in that case, I would get an “outside courts” ticket. That’s what I typically do during week 1 of big tournaments and it is the best value. If you’re going during week 2, then there will be fewer matches on the outside courts so you may want to get a ticket to Simmone-Mathieu or Suzanne-Lenglen.
See the options here: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/decouvrir-nos-offres/a-la-journee
Have fun!
Hi Will,
First of all, thank you for this amazing guide, it’s already been a life saver as we begin to plan our trip. We’ll be in Paris during the first week of the tournament this year & hoping to get a couple of days in before we leave.
As you’ve mentioned in previous replies, the best way to ensure that we see who we want to is to purchase tickets to consecutive days. However looking at the schedule & previous years, the tournament begins on a Sunday but is a day session only & Round 1 runs for 3 days. I also noticed that there is no night session on the first Sunday. Are you able to explain why Round 1 goes over 3 days instead of 2 & if this means we would need to purchase 3 days to ensure that we see who we want to (Nadal & Alcaraz & Tsitsipas).
Hi Jesse, you’re right. It looks like Alcaraz played on Sunday last year in R1, while Nadal played Monday, and Tsitsipas played Tuesday. I’d bet it’s safe to say that they all win their first round so I would buy for R2, Wednesday/Thursday, if I wanted to be sure to see them all.
I don’t know why Roland Garros does this though. I think it may be something they’ve changed in the last several years. Possibly during COVID. Not sure though
Hi Will. Thanks for the info, wondering your take on this question. I bought a tournament pass to Miami and sold seats I didn’t use on Ticket Master (TM). As such, when I went to US Open I bought Ashe seats on TM in days prior to going, so I had some sense of weather.
I am planning to be in France with plans to go to French Open first week. My original thoughts were to wait and assess the weather before committing to tickets. I am okay with getting only grounds passes. But there is definitely a vibe that tickets sell out and even resale is very competitive.
So, should I commit to days and buy grounds passes when the tickets open up on March 15 or can I wait.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Hi Mary, that’s a tough decision but if I were you, I’d buy in advance. There are no guarantees that weather will be good, but it sounds too risky to wait. If for example, Nadal announced it would be his last tournament, the resale market would skyrocket. This is what happened at Laver Cup last year. I don’t think this would happen but if it did, you’d be out of luck or a lot of money.
Hi Will: Great advice here; thanks! I’m guessing that the two defending champs will open the tournament on either Monday or Tuesday. Is there any possibility they would be playing on Sunday? Also, does it make sense that they would play in the night sessions, since that will be closer to prime time in the US?
Hi Phil, yes… Rafa Nadal and Iga Swiatek will play on Monday or Tuesday. There is no guarantee that they’ll play day or night session. It is up to the tournament and won’t be decided until a day or two in advance.
Hi Will,
Stumbled onto this site while researching my upcoming trip to Paris. Thanks for the great write-up. I am planning to visit Roland Garros during the first week to finally watch Rafa play, however, are there tickets on offer that guarantee access to both the day and the night sessions? As the order of play is decided only the day before, I’d like to get a guarantee to watch Nadal play.
Hi Navneet, it looks like they are offering a night+day pass this year which is a bit confusing. It is for a night session + the following day.
See here: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/decouvrir-nos-offres/pass/soiree-journee
If I were you, I would purchase individual tickets for 4 sessions (back-to-back days) and sell the others on a 3rd party site like StubHub once the schedule comes out.
Hi WIll,
First of all, thanks for your great advice and comprehensive understanding. I am a huge fan of Nadal. This year maybe last of his Ronald Garros, looking at his longing injuries. Since nobody knows whether he will play in night or day session, could that be that I have to book something like day+ night session ticket? I am sure that with day ticket, I won’t be able to access night session. But what about reverse? If I buy just a night session at Phillipe Chatrier, will I be able to attend day session matches?
Thanks in advance:)
Hi Kiran, If you buy a night session ticket then you won’t have access to the stadium until 6:30. With most tournaments, you can’t enter the grounds until then, but you might need to double check with the box office. Roland Garros night session is a little different than most.
Contact them here: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/contact-us
Hi Will, great site and super informative. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 10:00. I am on the Rolland Garros cue page and there is no way, that I can see, to register to purchase tickets…is that correct? Confused…
Hi Andy, you have to create an account before viewing and purchasing tickets.
Here’s the link: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/ticket/calendrier
I logged in after 2 hours and all the tickets were sold out. Do they release new tickets before the game begins? What a best way to buy resell tickets?
Hi Arno, it looks like they will release more tickets on May 10. See here: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en
For resale, I recommend Stubhub or Viagogo which we’ve linked to in the article above. They probably aren’t on sale there yet since the public sales from Roland Garros just started.
Is it safe to assume the defending champions (Rafa & Iga) will start their 2023 campaign (1st round match) on Philippe Chatrier regardless of their rankings?
Hi Viraj, I think yes. Rafa and Iga will most likely start on Chatrier. It is not guaranteed though.
Hi Will, thank you for the very useful information. From a selling perspective, do you know of any reasons to avoid using StubHub or Viagogo, as opposed to returning the tickets directly to RG for the resale?
Needless to say I am not a ticket scalper! But I do have 2 extra tickets for 2023 that I am considering whether to sell as I can no longer attend those sessions.
Just wondering whether there are any obstacles to selling extra tickets “unofficially”, for example if it is difficult to transfer tickets to another person. Thanks for your time.
Hi Ross, StubHub and Viagogo make it easy to sell and transfer the tickets, but you are subject to some fees. You typically enter a ticket serial number when you post them for sale, then the platform will transfer them automatically for you as soon as they’re sold. There’s no guarantee that they will sell though because you set your own price.
Depending on the ticket, it may be worth waiting until the schedule comes out the day before, because if you have a Rafa ticket, you could make some good money. It would require a bit more effort though.
I’m not sure how the RG Resale works as I haven’t use it before but if they will buy it back for a full refund, then that might be easiest and safest. Hope that helps.
Thank you for all the helpful information about tennis. I am a spectator and was lucky to score first round day session tickets for my friend’s bucket list.
Do you know how long we should plan to be at RG? Matches are scheduled to start at 11a, I believe, and 3 matches. Should we plan 6 or more hours?
Thanks in advance, Janet
Hi Janet, in the first round there will be a lot of tennnis on the grounds. I would plan on staying 6 hours or more. If you have a stadium ticket, then the matches can last until 10pm or later. The tournament has lots of food and drink options for you to have lunch and dinner there as well.
I’m trying to get 3 grounds passes for the French Open 2023 for either the Monday or Tuesday, May 29 or 30. I’ve found nothing on StubHub or Viagogo. I’m not looking for stadium seating–I just want to mill around and watch the outside court matches. Can’t find tickets. Help!
Hi Kendrick, right now I don’t see anything available for those days either. However, check back on May 10. There will be more tickets released at that time on the website. You might also try their resale service closer to the tournament.
Here’s the link: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en
Hi Will,
I would like to go for a day the week before the tournament begins to see some qualifying matches. Can I go to Roland Garros and buy a ticket there on the grounds? Thank you, James.
Hi James, yes. The qualifying rounds are 10 euros for a day ticket. Purchase here: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/ticket/calendrier
Im trying to find ground passes for either Tuesday or Wednesday, May 23 or 30. Can I buy them at Roland Garros? Thank you.
Hi James, it looks like Tuesday the 23rd is still available. Wednesday the 24th is unavailable right now and so is the 30th. On May 10, more tickets will be released here: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/home
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Is it possible to queue for ground passes like at Wimbledon?
Hi Charlotte, you may be able to get grounds tickets on the day that you’re attending, however I recommend calling the box office to double check the sales for that day to see if there are likely to be any tickets available. It’s always best to buy in advance.
They also offer a resale service.
Here’s the link to email or call the ticket office: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/contact-us
I was also wondering this…is it possible to gain access to the grounds on the day?
Hi Alice, see my comment to Charlotte above. I recommend buying tickets in advance, but you can always try on the resale market.
I was in Paris and was able to buy a box seat semifinal ticket the day of the match thru the roland garros portal. As I entered the section, I was asked for my photo ID to cross reference my printed ticket. It was the first time that ever happened to me. From that experience I’ll be cautious purchasing box seats for Phillipe Chatrier thru a reseller since they won’t be able to put my name on that ticket.
Hi Ricardo, thanks for the advice and helpful information.
For the 2023 tournament, I’m trying to go to the Djokovic-Alcaraz semi (presumptive). Would that be Mens Semi 1 or Mens Semi 2? I can’t verify which one. Any recommendation’s on how to watch the match on a budget? Tickets are reselling for $500++. Thank you
Hi Mo, It looks like Djokovic and Alcaraz will play their R2 match on Wednesday while other R2 matches will be on Thursday. So, I’d guess that they’ll play in Semifinal 1. However, that’s not a guarantee at all.
The best way to guarantee that you’ll see the match is to buy a ticket to both semifinal matches, then sell the one you don’t go to.
As the tournament progresses you might get a better idea of when they will play. If Djokovic is mostly playing during the day (like today), for example, they’ll probably play during the day.
Thanks for the reply. Both mens semifinals are on Friday, June 9th. I would assume that the prime time match would be played at night, but maybe not. Tickets are out of my budget, but maybe I’ll get lucky at the last minute.
Any recommendations on getting a great French Open experience, without buying center court tickets for June 9? Is there an area where tennis fans can watch the match in a great atmosphere or sports bar?
I believe Nadal’s semifinal was the day match last year, so they don’t always do the best at night.
Keep an eye on the draw. If one of the semis isn’t as great of a matchup, you might be able to find a ticket on the resale market for cheaper. Medvedev lost yesterday so it would likely be the bottom half of the draw match.
If you don’t get tickets you might try calling the box office to see if they’re letting people onto the grounds to watch on TVs from the outside. They often do and it can be a fun experience. Otherwise, there are sports pubs in the area that will have the matches. I don’t know any specific but you might call around.
Will, I was in Roland Garros during week 1 and your site was a big part of helping me prep for my visit (started planning back in the summer of 2022). Thank you so much for this excellent resource!
Hi Maya, I’m glad it helped your trip to Paris! Week 1 is the best time to go in my opinion 🙂
I’ll be traveling to Paris from US with 15 people. We want tickets in the Philippe Chatrier. What are the chances of getting premium tickets for that stadium when they go sale through the public site? I’m assuming they will be less expensive than a third party.
Hi Frances, it’s impossible guarantee but if you keep an eye out for the release dates and are online the minute they are released, then you should have a good chance 🙂 If for some reason it doesn’t work out, you can use a 3rd party after that.
Hi Will,
I am looking ahead toward the 2024 French Open and the best way to secure tickets.
I see that there is priority ticketing for FFT members and that anyone can register for an FFT membership. Do you have experience with the priority ticketing process?
Will it be worth it to register and potentially improve my odds enough to make the purchase worth it?
Hi Alex, I’m not familiar with the process for FFT Membership. I imagine you have to live in France, but not sure. It sounds worth a shot to increase the chances of getting the tickets for the days you want.
Hi Will,
I am planning to visit RG this year to see whether I can see Nadal for a final time. Please can you let me know what is the best option to see Rafa. Would it be better for me to attend the qualifying week or the first 2 days of the 1st week.
Many thanks in advance,
Dinesh
Hi Dinesh, Nadal will not play in qualifying so you should try buying tickets the 1st two days of the tournament to Philippe Chatrier. That will give you the best chance to see him play.
Thanks for the above Will. I am aware that Nadal will not play in qualifying, but will it be possible to see him practicing there during the qualifying week. The main question is, if I want to see Rafa and take pictures and selfies, would you recommend me attend the qualifying week watching him practice or watch the first 2 days of the tournament, thanks in advance 😊.
I see… it’s tough to say. Sometimes players will have public practices during qualifying but there are no guarantees. If you’re not worried about watching his actual matches live, then qualifying week might be the best shot since he’ll have less time on match days. Again, no guarantees.
Hi Will,
I am in Paris for the second Friday this year. If I can’t manage to get Semifinal tickets, will there be much to watch on the outside courts by that time in the tournament?
Thanks very much
Hi Lachy, there won’t be any ATP or WTA matches on the outside courts that day. You may find some junior matches or other events going on.
That’s pretty much what I expected. Good to know. Thanks very much for the info, Will. Super helpful.
Cheers,
Lachy
Hi Will, how are you?
I’m trying to fulfill a dream and see Nadal play this year. I understand that the chances of him playing in Roland Garros are high because it’s his last year. The problem is that I can only come to France at the end of the week (Thursday-Friday-Saturday). I saw that on May 25th there are no games. Therefore, I’m considering coming the following weekend – for the second round (May 30th, 31st, June 1st).
What do you think? Is there a chance of seeing Nadal in those rounds? Is it better to come in the middle of the week?
I know it’s all speculation, but I’m trying to make an informed risk calculation.
Thank you very much!
Inbar
Hi Inbar, if you get tickets for 2 days in a row on Philippe Chatrier (the main staidium), then you will have a good chance to see Nadal. The risk is if he loses earlier in the tournament. However, that has never happened at Roland Garros. If I were you, I’d buy tickets on May 30 & 31.
Good luck!
Hi Will, Thanks for all the information. I will be in Paris from 29th May to 1st June . Planning to buy Philippe Chatrier tickets for 3rd round 31st May. There are two sessions Day and Night. Which one should I buy ? And is it ok to buy tickets from these sites https://www.tennisticketservice.com or
https://www.seatsnet.com
Hi Akshay, I’d recommend the day session because you’ll sometimes get to see 3 matches then. Night session is always 2 matches.
I also suggest buying through the official Roland Garros website. It looks like Tennis Ticket Service has decent online reviews and should be okay though. Seats Net has poor reviews so I wouldn’t buy from them. You always run a risk when using 3rd party sellers vs the official site.
Thanks for the suggestions, this is really helpful. I will wait for official ticket sales.
Finally got the tickets for Round 3, 31st May day session Philippe Chatrier court … Thanks
I am looking at buying tickets for semis and final for French open 2024 on March 13th . Assuming tickets are available ,can one book in one go tickets for semis and final ,subject to a maximum of 4 tickets. What I mean is will the screen have box for semi final 1 ,semi final 2 and final so that one ticks the boxes and go ahead paying.
The reason why I am asking is if one has to finish paying for sem final 1 before buying semi final 2, tickets could have been sold out by then.
Those who tried buying tickets last year may clarify this. Thanks
Hi Kanan, You should be able to add all the tickets to your cart and make 1 payment at checkout. No need to buy them separately.
Thanks a lot for your quick reply.
Hi, Will!
Thanks for the helpful tips on your website! Like Ashkay above, we hope to see Rafa this year and will be there for the first two days. Should we buy day and night sessions just to be safe, or does Rafa always play during the day?
Greg
PS And we should buy Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27–right?
Thank you!
Hi Greg, yes… you’ll want to buy day and night session. The 1st round is actually over 3 days (Sunday-Tuesday) so to be safe you should buy all 3 days for round 1. If I had to guess, I would say Rafa will play a day session on Monday or Tuesday, but I can’t be sure.
Hey Will! This will be my first time trying to get tickets to a tennis match ever. I’ve always wanted to see a live game and at a prestigious event like this one. I will be in Paris June 1-3 and would love to see my girl Iga Swiatek play. What days do you recommend I try for so I can make this happen. Should I only focus on getting tickets for Philippe Chatrier court? Thanks for your helpful advice!
Hi Melissa, that will be the middle of the tournament. Iga will likely still be in the draw but not guaranteed. The best way to see her would be to purchase tickets for 2 days in a row. Singles players play every other day, but you can’t know which days until the draws come out a few days before the tournament. She will almost certainly play on Phillipe Chatrier, so I’d get those for 2 days in a row.
Thanks for the info Will, I can’t wait to experience the magic! My aim is to follow your advice and get day session tickets to try and see 3 matches.
I will try and get some via the official Roland Garros website, it does appear that they will release further details soon. I know https://www.fanseats.co.uk has listed tennis tickets from different sites in the past, mainly the Australian and US Open but not sure on the French Open.
Thanks Adam! Hope you enjoy
Thanks, Will, for the good advice! Apparently, we weren’t the only ones planning a trip to Paris for Rafa’s last Open; we felt fortunate to be in the top 300,000 when tickets went on sale. Does Roland Garros allow people to buy tickets outside the complex? We thought we might have a chance if we take a few pockets full of euros and hope someone’s friends cancelled at the last minute. Is that kind of a purchase allowed? Or do you suggest another strategy?
We appreciate your thoughts!
Hi Greg, scalping tickets isn’t allowed. I don’t know how harshly that rule is enforced but imagine you’d have to get extremely lucky. I wouldn’t rely on that if you can avoid it.
Bonjour, Will! You are always most kind and leave a helpful reply. Thanks for keeping me out of legal trouble! And a great French Open to you, wherever you’ll be watching it!
Greg
Thanks Greg!
Hi Will-
Just wanted to say Thanks, I came across this post and used it to plan my first French Open visit this year – and it was fantastic! I also selected the Holiday Inn from your budget friendly hotel list and it definitely exceeded my expectations.
Thanks Roxanne! Glad you enjoyed the tournament 🙂