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French Open Guide: Best Places to Stay, How to Get Tickets, Watch on TV, & More!

Will Boucek · February 7, 2023

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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!


Quick Navigation
  1. About the French Open
    1. Where is the French Open?
    2. When is the French Open?    
    3. Who is the Current French Open Champion?
    4. What Surface is the French Open Played On?
    5. French Open Prize Money & Ranking Points
  2. How to Get Tickets to the French Open Tournament
    1. Purchase from the Roland Garros Website
    2. Use Online Resellers
  3. Where to Stay in Paris for the French Open
    1. High-End Hotel Options
    2. Budget-Friendly Options
    3. Airbnb
  4. Getting Around Paris During Roland Garros
  5. How to Make Your French Open Experience Great
  6. How to Watch the French Open Tournament on TV

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 2023 French Open tournament is set to take place from May 28 – June 11, 2023.

French Open court Suzanne Lenglen
Court Suzanne Lenglen is one of the three stadiums at Roland Garros. (photo credit: Brain Game Tennis)

Who is the Current French Open Champion?

Here is the list of champions for the 2022 French Open.

  • Men’s Singles: Rafael Nadal (Spain)
  • Women’s Singles: Iga Świątek (Poland)
  • Men’s Doubles: Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands)
  • Women’s Doubles: Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic (France)
  • Mixed Doubles: Ena Shibahara (Japan) and Wesley Koolhof (Netherlands)

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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.

Philippe-Chatrier Stadium at Roland Garros
The French Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on red clay. (photo credit: Brain Game Tennis)

French Open Prize Money & Ranking Points

The total prize money for the 2022 French Open was €43.6 million (euros). The farther a player or team advances, the more money they win.

  • The men’s and women’s singles champions won €2,200,000 while the runners-up received €1,100,000 in 2022.
  • The men and women winners in doubles won €580,000 per team, and the runners-up received €290,000 in 2022.

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 PointsWomen’s WTA Points
Champion20002000
Finals12001300
Semifinals720780
Quarterfinals360430
Rd. of 16180240
Rd. of 3290130
Rd. of 6445 singles | 0 doubles70 singles | 10 doubles
Rd. of 12810 singles | no doubles10 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.

Rafael Nadal hits a forehand at the French Open
Rafael Nadal is considered the greatest clay-court tennis player of all time. He has a record of 14 French Open titles.

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 and Viagogo represent other options 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.

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

Airbnb is an excellent alternative to hotels and is 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.


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.

About Will Boucek

Will Boucek is the Founder & CEO of Tennis Tribe. With over two decades of experience playing & coaching tennis, Will now works as a doubles strategy analyst for ATP & WTA tour players and coaches. Will helps tennis players at every level play better doubles through smarter strategy. He also has expertise in tennis racquets & gear, testing the latest products from Wilson, Babolat, Head, Prince, and other tennis brands.

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Comments

  1. Jack Knowles says

    April 4, 2022 at 11:59 am

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      April 5, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Marc Wolf says

        April 9, 2022 at 10:49 pm

        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

        Reply
        • Will Boucek says

          April 11, 2022 at 7:51 am

          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!

          Reply
          • Kathy says

            February 18, 2023 at 8:06 am

            Are there bag measurements or just a 15 liter capacity?

          • Will Boucek says

            February 18, 2023 at 10:01 am

            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

  2. Melanie says

    April 15, 2022 at 5:27 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      April 15, 2022 at 5:28 am

      Oops- meant June 3!

      Reply
      • Will Boucek says

        April 15, 2022 at 8:36 am

        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!

        Reply
        • Shawn Benjamin says

          May 27, 2022 at 5:42 pm

          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.

          Reply
          • Will Boucek says

            May 28, 2022 at 8:26 am

            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)

  3. alison says

    April 18, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      April 18, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
    • Samantha says

      February 6, 2023 at 1:57 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Will Boucek says

        February 12, 2023 at 8:59 am

        Thanks for sharing Samantha!

        Reply
  4. Jim Strong says

    May 23, 2022 at 9:13 am

    How soon can I purchase tickets for 2023?

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      May 24, 2022 at 9:00 am

      Hi Jim, Tickets for next year won’t be available until later this year. They usually come out in the fall.

      Reply
  5. Teri Butler says

    May 31, 2022 at 4:37 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      June 1, 2022 at 8:03 am

      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.

      Reply
  6. Stefany says

    June 6, 2022 at 9:01 am

    Hi, is it possible to buy tickets at roland garros website without getting hotels deals too?

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      June 7, 2022 at 9:07 am

      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.

      Reply
  7. Lee says

    June 7, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    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/

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      June 7, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks Lee! Yes, that is the official site for Roland Garros and those dates are correct.

      Reply
  8. Shauna McFeeley says

    June 15, 2022 at 9:14 am

    HI Will,

    When and where is the best way to get French Open 2023 tickets in the Loge seating?

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      June 16, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Manuel Pilla says

        June 22, 2022 at 11:46 am

        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?

        Reply
        • Will Boucek says

          June 22, 2022 at 12:31 pm

          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.

          Reply
  9. Liam says

    June 22, 2022 at 7:52 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      June 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Nina says

        July 2, 2022 at 7:46 am

        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

        Reply
        • Will Boucek says

          July 5, 2022 at 9:04 am

          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.

          Reply
  10. Erika says

    September 6, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      September 8, 2022 at 8:37 am

      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.

      Reply
  11. Vincent Ward says

    September 23, 2022 at 5:43 am

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      September 26, 2022 at 9:30 am

      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.

      Reply
  12. Liliana says

    September 24, 2022 at 12:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      September 26, 2022 at 9:22 am

      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

      Reply
  13. Matt says

    October 10, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      October 14, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      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.

      Reply
    • Jo Patel says

      October 21, 2022 at 12:34 am

      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

      Reply
      • Will Boucek says

        October 21, 2022 at 8:38 am

        Hi Jo, Matt probably purchased a hotel package which are available now.
        Here’s the link: https://travel.rolandgarros.com/en/

        Reply
  14. Guanina says

    November 7, 2022 at 7:54 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      November 7, 2022 at 10:04 am

      Hi Guanina, no one will know what day Rafa is going to play until the draw comes out which is usually the week before.

      Reply
      • Guanina says

        November 7, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        Thank you. Hard to plan, then… 🙁

        Reply
        • Will Boucek says

          November 16, 2022 at 6:28 pm

          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.

          Reply
  15. James K Cardy says

    November 7, 2022 at 9:09 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      November 16, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks Jim!

      Reply
  16. Javier says

    January 4, 2023 at 7:01 am

    Hi Will,
    Do you have an idea of an starting budget for 3rd round tickets at Central Court?

    Thank you and kind regards,

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      January 4, 2023 at 3:33 pm

      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.

      Reply
  17. Wilson Heredia says

    January 20, 2023 at 5:15 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      January 22, 2023 at 10:53 am

      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

      Reply
  18. Jeff Schulman says

    January 25, 2023 at 9:32 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      January 26, 2023 at 11:43 pm

      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.

      Reply
  19. Marcus Ng says

    February 6, 2023 at 6:52 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      February 12, 2023 at 9:01 am

      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

      Reply
      • Marcus Ng says

        February 13, 2023 at 9:09 am

        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

        Reply
        • Will Boucek says

          February 13, 2023 at 9:56 am

          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!

          Reply
  20. Joel D says

    February 21, 2023 at 10:38 am

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      February 24, 2023 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Joel, where are you seeing this? Public tickets on the RG site aren’t on sale until March 15.

      Reply
  21. Bezel says

    February 21, 2023 at 3:56 pm

    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..

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      February 24, 2023 at 12:51 pm

      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

      Reply
  22. Beth says

    March 5, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 5, 2023 at 8:26 pm

      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!

      Reply
  23. Jesse says

    March 6, 2023 at 12:25 am

    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).

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 11, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      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

      Reply
  24. Mary Beaudry says

    March 8, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 11, 2023 at 12:52 pm

      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.

      Reply
  25. Phil Ridolfi says

    March 11, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 11, 2023 at 12:47 pm

      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.

      Reply
  26. Navneet Warrier says

    March 12, 2023 at 3:20 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 15, 2023 at 12:37 pm

      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.

      Reply
  27. Kiran Kaphle says

    March 12, 2023 at 9:51 am

    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:)

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 15, 2023 at 12:32 pm

      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

      Reply
  28. Andy Baker says

    March 14, 2023 at 4:38 pm

    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…

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 15, 2023 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Andy, you have to create an account before viewing and purchasing tickets.

      Here’s the link: https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/ticket/calendrier

      Reply
  29. Arno says

    March 16, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Will Boucek says

      March 17, 2023 at 1:16 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Viraj says

        March 23, 2023 at 12:46 pm

        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?

        Reply
        • Will Boucek says

          March 23, 2023 at 1:27 pm

          Hi Viraj, I think yes. Rafa and Iga will most likely start on Chatrier. It is not guaranteed though.

          Reply

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