The clay courts are calling!
Here's everything you need to know before diving into the excitement of Paris's most celebrated Grand Slam. Some events shape a city far beyond their venues. Every late May, Paris takes on a distinctive atmosphere: the spirit of Roland-Garros. From 18 May to 7 June 2026, the Stade de la Porte d'Auteuil hosts the 125th edition of a tournament that is as much a Parisian institution as it is an international event. On the defending champions front, all eyes will inevitably turn to Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz, title holders in the women's and men's draws respectively. But at Roland-Garros, history has a way of defying expectations.
Place de la Concorde in full celebration
For those without a ticket to the courts, or who simply want to extend the festivities across the city, the Tribune Concorde sets up from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 June on the iconic square in the 8th arrondissement. Free and open to all, this 6,000 m² fan zone can now welcome up to 3,800 spectators at once, a thousand more than last year. With doors opening at noon, it's the perfect spot for a proper half-day out: two giant screens broadcast Court Philippe-Chatrier matches live, while food trucks, a bar, the official Roland-Garros shop and brand activations from Perrier, Wilson, Lacoste and Renault keep the energy going all day long. The singles, doubles, wheelchair tennis and junior champions will parade with their trophies on the Concorde — a shared moment with the Parisian crowd that will long be remembered.
Farewells that will go down in history
Stan Wawrinka, champion in 2015 and finalist two years later, will compete in his twenty-first and final appearance at the Parisian tournament. A tribute will be held on court following his last match. Gaël Monfils will also bid farewell to the Porte d'Auteuil. Beyond the ceremony planned in his honour, an exceptional exhibition match is scheduled for 21 May on the Philippe-Chatrier court, bringing together current and former stars of the game, an evening in a class of its own.
What makes Roland-Garros, Roland-Garros
In an increasingly technology-driven circuit, the Parisian tournament holds firm to one distinctive choice: it remains the only Grand Slam to keep human line judges. A decision that speaks volumes about the tournament's commitment to its own identity. To mark this 125th edition, the Fédération Française de Tennis entrusted the creation of the official poster to artist JR. Unveiled on 19 March, the black-and-white work bears the unmistakable visual signature of the French photographer.
Practical information
- The tournament 18 May – 7 June 2026 · Stade Roland-Garros, 2 av. Gordon Bennett, Paris 16th · Metro line 10 – Porte d'Auteuil
- Tribune Concorde 3 – 7 June 2026 · Place de la Concorde, Paris 8th · Free entry · Opens at 12pm · Capacity: 3,800
- From Hôtel Moderniste Roland-Garros: 30–40 minutes by public transport (Bus 62 Convention-Vaugirard → Chardon-Lagache-Molitor, or Metro line 8 → Boucicaut, then line 10 → Porte d'Auteuil). Tribune Concorde: Metro line 12 → Concorde (~30 min). Our team will be happy to help you find the best route and make the most of your stay around this unmissable event.
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