Roland Garros Stadium, in Porte d’Auteuil in western Paris, is the home of the French Open and a major stop for tennis fans. During the tournament, you can watch matches on clay at courts including the main stadiums, Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne-Lenglen, or explore the grounds and Grande Boutique. Food stalls serve dishes from Parisian chefs, and you can bring your own food and drinks. The tournament usually takes place toward the end of May and beginning of June, with qualifying and first-week matches among the options for a visit.
The French Open’s clay-court grounds
Roland Garros has hosted the annual French Open since 1928, when the complex was built for the Davis Cup final. The stadium is in Porte d’Auteuil, in western Paris, and is known internationally for the tournament and its clay courts.
The complex has 24 tennis courts, including three central courts. Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne-Lenglen are among the main stadiums, while other courts let you watch matches around the grounds. A stadium ticket can also leave room to seek out matches elsewhere in the complex.
Planning a tournament visit
The tournament takes place toward the end of May and the beginning of June. Qualifying and first-week matches are alternatives to attending later rounds; ticket prices can be a consideration when choosing when to go. Tickets in advance are recommended, and security checks can mean a wait at entry.
The grounds include food stalls serving food from Parisian chefs and the Grande Boutique, which sells tennis and tournament merchandise. You can bring your own food and drinks. Porte d’Auteuil metro station is about a 10-minute walk away.
Preguntas frecuentes
When is the French Open at Roland Garros?
It takes place toward the end of May and the beginning of June.
How many tennis courts are at Roland Garros?
The complex has 24 courts, including three central courts.
Can you bring food and drinks into Roland Garros?
Yes. You can bring your own food and drinks.
How far is Roland Garros from Porte d’Auteuil metro station?
It is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
