Two weeks of clay-court tennis in the west of Paris, where matches last longer and the tennis is a different sport
French Open: Roland-Garros, the Ballot and Which Days to Take
About the French Open
The French Open is played each May and June at Roland-Garros in Paris, and is the only grand slam played on clay.
What Makes It Different
Clay slows the ball and lengthens the rallies, which makes matches longer and rewards a different kind of player.
It also makes the first week unusually good value: on the outside courts the tennis is closer and the queues shorter, and the Parisian setting means the day has somewhere to go afterwards in a way that other slams do not.
Where to Start
- Enter the ballot — tickets are allocated in advance and the ballot is the ordinary route
- Choose the court — Philippe-Chatrier for the showcase matches, Suzanne-Lenglen and the outside courts for closer tennis
- Take the first week seriously — more matches, better access, lower commitment
- Book by session — the court is fixed even when the matches are not
Arrange It With Perfect.Live
Tell us which week and which court and we will arrange the days
Schedule, Scores and the Finals
The French Open schedule is released day by day during the tournament, with the order of play on each court confirmed the evening before. Booking by session means the court is fixed even when the matches are not.
The men’s final falls on the closing Sunday of the fortnight, following the women’s final on the Saturday. Scores are updated live across every court, which matters most in the first week when a dozen matches run at once.
How We Help
- The ballot entered on time
- Seats on the court that matches what you want to watch
- A hotel on the right side of Paris
- The evening arranged afterwards
For those evenings, see our guides to fine dining in Paris and luxury shopping in Paris.
Frequently Asked Questions
Across two weeks in late May and early June, at Roland-Garros in Paris.
It is released day by day during the tournament, with the order of play on each court confirmed the evening before.
Philippe-Chatrier for the showcase matches, Suzanne-Lenglen and the outside courts for closer tennis and a better first week.
On the closing Sunday of the fortnight, following the women’s final on the Saturday.
Through a ballot held in advance, alongside hospitality and partner channels.
For many people it is the better week: more matches, closer tennis and far shorter queues.
Live across every court, which matters most in the first week when a dozen matches run at once.
