The clay courts of Paris are alive once again. Roland Garros 2026, the second Grand Slam of the year, has been one of the most compelling editions in recent memory — delivering dramatic upsets, surprise finalists, and championship tennis right down to the wire. Whether you are tracking the draw, planning to watch from home, or just catching up on the results, here is your complete guide to the Roland Garros 2026 schedule.
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ – Roland Garros 2026 runs from May 18 to June 7, 2026 at Stade Roland Garros, Paris. ║ ║ – The main draw kicked off on Sunday, May 24, with qualifying beginning May 18. ║ ║ – Alexander Zverev faces Flavio Cobolli in the men’s singles final on June 7. ║ ║ – Mirra Andreeva faces qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the women’s singles final on June 6. ║ ║ – Total prize money for the 2026 edition stands at €61.723 million. ║ ║ – Tournament director is former champion Amélie Mauresmo. ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Roland Garros 2026: Key Tournament Details
Before diving into the day-by-day breakdown, here are the essential facts for the 2026 edition of the French Open.
- Tournament Dates: May 18 – June 7, 2026
- Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris (XVIe), France
- Surface: Red Clay
- Category: Grand Slam (125th Edition, 96th Grand Slam)
- Prize Money: €61,723,000
- Tournament Director: Amélie Mauresmo
- Defending Men’s Champion: Carlos Alcaraz
- Defending Women’s Champion: Coco Gauff
As per the official Roland Garros website, the tournament spans three weeks from the Opening Week qualifiers on May 18 all the way through to the men’s singles final on June 7.
Roland Garros 2026 Opening Week: Qualifying Rounds
The 2026 edition opened with the qualifying rounds, giving players outside the main draw a shot at Paris glory.
Monday, May 18 (from 10am) – Women’s and men’s singles qualifying rounds + Practice sessions for main draw players
Tuesday, May 19 (from 10am) – Women’s and men’s singles qualifying rounds + Practice sessions for main draw players
Wednesday, May 20 (from 10am) – Women’s and men’s singles qualifying rounds + Practice sessions for main draw players
Thursday, May 21 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles qualifying rounds + Practice sessions + Main draw ceremony at 2:00pm CEST
Friday, May 22 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles qualifying rounds + Practice sessions
Saturday, May 23 – Yannick Noah Day (special tribute event)
According to the official Roland Garros schedule, the main draw ceremony took place on Thursday, May 21 at 2:00pm CEST, setting up the first-round matchups.
Roland Garros 2026 Main Draw Schedule: Week One
First Round Through Third Round (May 24 – May 30)
The main draw got underway on Sunday, May 24, with matches played across Court Philippe-Chatrier, Court Suzanne-Lenglen, and the outside courts.
Sunday, May 24 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles first round
Monday, May 25 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles first round
Tuesday, May 26 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles first round + Women’s and men’s doubles first round
Wednesday, May 27 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles second round + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles first round
Thursday, May 28 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles second round + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles first round
Friday, May 29 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles third round + Mixed doubles first round + Women’s and men’s doubles second round
Saturday, May 30 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles third round + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles second round
As per the ATP Tour, the main draw featured top stars including Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur. On the home front, Gaël Monfils, Arthur Rinderknech, Corentin Moutet, and Ugo Humbert carried the French banner.
Roland Garros 2026 Schedule: Week Two
Round of 16 and Quarterfinals (May 31 – June 4)
Sunday, May 31 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles Round of 16 + Women’s and men’s doubles third round + Mixed doubles second round + Junior singles first round
Monday, June 1 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles Round of 16 + Women’s and men’s doubles third round + Mixed doubles quarter-finals + Junior singles first and second rounds + Junior doubles first round
Tuesday, June 2 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles quarter-finals + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles quarter-finals + Wheelchair tennis first round + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates
Wednesday, June 3 (from 11am) – Women’s and men’s singles quarter-finals + Women’s and men’s doubles quarter-finals + Mixed doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis first and second rounds + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates
Thursday, June 4 (from 11am) – Women’s singles semi-finals (not before 3:00pm) + Mixed doubles final + Men’s doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis second round and semi-finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates
The women’s semi-finals on June 4 produced two stunning results. According to tournament reports, Mirra Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 in dominant fashion, while qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her remarkable Cinderella run by beating Diana Shnaider 7-6(4), 6-4.
Roland Garros 2026 Schedule: Finals Week
Semi-Finals and Championship Weekend (June 5 – June 7)
Friday, June 5 (from 11am) – Men’s singles semi-finals (not before 2:30pm, then not before 7:00pm) + Women’s doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis semi-finals + Junior singles and doubles semi-finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates
Saturday, June 6 (from 11am) – Women’s singles final (not before 3:00pm) + Men’s doubles final + Wheelchair tennis finals + Junior singles and doubles finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates
Sunday, June 7 (from 11am) – Men’s singles final (not before 3:00pm) + Women’s doubles final + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates
Men’s Semi-Finals Results: June 5
The men’s semi-finals delivered high-quality clay-court tennis on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
According to the official Roland Garros website, Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Menšík (26th seed) 7–5, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3 in a match lasting 3 hours and 1 minute. In doing so, Zverev reached his fourth Grand Slam final and tied David Ferrer on 44 Roland-Garros victories — the 10th highest tally for men’s singles in the Open era.
The second semi-final resulted in a walkover for Flavio Cobolli after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness, sending the Italian into his first-ever Grand Slam final.
Roland Garros 2026 Finals: What to Expect
Women’s Singles Final – Saturday, June 6
Mirra Andreeva vs. Maja Chwalinska — not before 3:00pm CEST on Court Philippe-Chatrier
This women’s final is one for the history books. Mirra Andreeva enters as the heavy favourite, having impressed throughout the fortnight with ruthless ball-striking and composure beyond her years. Chwalinska, however, is the story of the tournament — a qualifier who has defied every expectation to reach her first Grand Slam final.
Men’s Singles Final – Sunday, June 7
Alexander Zverev (2) vs. Flavio Cobolli (10) — not before 3:00pm CEST on Court Philippe-Chatrier
As per the ATP Tour, Roland Garros 2026 will crown a first-time Grand Slam men’s singles champion on Sunday, June 7. Neither Zverev nor Cobolli has won a major title. Zverev previously reached the Roland Garros men’s final in 2024, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. He enters the 2026 final holding a 3-1 head-to-head advantage over Cobolli, though the Italian won their most recent clay meeting at the 2026 Munich Open 6-3, 6-3. Zverev hit back with a 6-1, 6-4 victory at the 2026 Madrid Open.
Key Players and Their 2026 Roland Garros Runs
Alexander Zverev (Germany, Seed 2)
Zverev has been the standout men’s performer, navigating a tough draw to reach his second Roland Garros final. According to the Roland Garros official site, the 29-year-old described Court Philippe-Chatrier as “the toughest, but also the nicest in the world.”
Mirra Andreeva (Russia, Seed 8)
Andreeva has been in blistering form throughout the tournament, defeating several high-ranked opponents with clinical efficiency.
Maja Chwalinska (Poland, Qualifier)
Chwalinska has produced the tournament’s greatest Cinderella story, arriving as a qualifier and battling her way all the way to the women’s final. Her run is among the most remarkable in recent Roland Garros history.
Flavio Cobolli (Italy, Seed 10)
Cobolli has emerged as one of the tour’s most exciting young talents. His path to the final included wins over several top opponents before advancing via Arnaldi’s withdrawal in the semi-finals.
Roland Garros 2026: Court Information
Court Philippe-Chatrier – The showcase centre court, hosting semi-finals and finals. Known as the “theatre of dreams” of clay-court tennis.
Court Suzanne-Lenglen – The second main show court, hosting top matches from the early rounds onward.
Court Simonne-Mathieu – An additional show court used for top matches during the first two weeks.
Outside Courts – Used for qualifying rounds and early main draw matches.
According to the official Roland Garros schedule, matches on Philippe-Chatrier began at 12:00pm from May 25–30 and at various times from June onward, with play beginning at 11:00am on other courts throughout the tournament.
Roland Garros 2026: Prize Money
The total prize fund for Roland Garros 2026 stands at €61.723 million. As per ATP Tour information, the men’s singles champion will walk away with a career-defining payday — particularly meaningful for either Zverev or Cobolli, who will be lifting their first Grand Slam trophy.
How to Watch Roland Garros 2026
- USA: TNT Sports, truTV, and HBO Max
- France: France Télévisions and Prime Video
- Europe: Eurosport
- Australia: Stan Sports and Nine
- Official Site: rolandgarros.com (live scores and order of play)
Roland Garros 2026: Special Events
In addition to the tennis, the 2026 edition has featured a number of special tributes and ceremonies. According to tournament information, the 2026 French Open is commemorating its heritage, history, and past champions through a series of official tributes. A ceremony honouring Caroline Garcia is among the planned events. The tournament is also retaining human line judges, unlike the other Grand Slam tournaments which have shifted to electronic line calling — a nostalgic nod to tradition.
The Trophée des Légendes by Emirates, a legends doubles event, features across the second week from Tuesday June 2 through to Sunday June 7.
FAQs
When does Roland Garros 2026 take place? Roland Garros 2026 runs from May 18 to June 7, 2026. Qualifying rounds began on May 18, and the main draw started on May 24. The tournament concludes with the men’s singles final on June 7.
Where is Roland Garros 2026 held? The tournament is held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris (XVIe), France — the home of clay-court Grand Slam tennis since 1928.
Who is in the men’s singles final at Roland Garros 2026? Alexander Zverev (2nd seed, Germany) faces Flavio Cobolli (10th seed, Italy) in the men’s singles final on Sunday, June 7. Both players are seeking their first Grand Slam title.
Who is in the women’s singles final at Roland Garros 2026? Mirra Andreeva (8th seed, Russia) faces qualifier Maja Chwalinska (Poland) in the women’s singles final on Saturday, June 6.
What time does the Roland Garros 2026 men’s final start? The men’s singles final on June 7 starts not before 3:00pm CEST (9:00am ET).
What time does the Roland Garros 2026 women’s final start? The women’s singles final on June 6 begins not before 3:00pm CEST on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
How much prize money is on offer at Roland Garros 2026? The total prize fund for Roland Garros 2026 is €61.723 million.
Who is the defending champion at Roland Garros 2026? Carlos Alcaraz is the defending men’s singles champion, having beaten Jannik Sinner in a five-set classic at the 2025 final. Coco Gauff is the defending women’s singles champion.
Who is the tournament director of Roland Garros 2026? Amélie Mauresmo serves as tournament director for Roland Garros 2026.
Does Roland Garros 2026 use electronic line calling? No. Unlike the other three Grand Slams which have moved to electronic line calling, Roland Garros 2026 is retaining human line judges.
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