How much do tickets for Roland Garros 2026 cost – prices and pitfalls

The tournament in Paris attracts around 700,000 spectators annually, and in 2026 this number may be even higher. What makes so many people want to watch tennis players compete on the clay courts? And why can ticket prices vary by as much as tenfold?

How much do tickets for Roland Garros 2026 cost?

Roland‑Garros is the most prestigious clay court tournament, one of the four Grand Slam tennis events. It will take place from May 18 to June 7, 2026, at Stade Roland‑Garros in Paris, with qualifying and Opening Week scheduled for May 18–22, 2026. For tennis fans, it’s a unique experience: playing on clay courts requires different technique and stamina than on hard surfaces.

Ticket prices depend on a multitude of factors. Are you choosing the Philippe‑Chatrier center court or the smaller Suzanne‑Lenglen court? Day session or evening session? The first round or the final? The differences can be huge, and demand increases every year. That’s why it’s worth knowing what to expect before you click “buy now.”

2026 Price List at a Glance

Official ticket sales will launch at tickets.rolandgarros.com, so all the prices below come from there. Opening Week (qualifiers, 18-22.05.2026) is the most affordable option: tickets from €29, U25 discount even for €15. If you just want to stroll around the grounds and soak up the atmosphere on the smaller courts (outside courts), expect to pay around €39 during the main draw.

The most expensive days

It really heats up here. Semifinals and finals on Chatrier in category 1/Gold start from €300–€600+, but the secondary market easily pushes this up to €800–€1,500+ (and sometimes more, depending on who’s playing). There’s also Yannick Noah’s Day, a charity event before the tournament, with tickets from €20+; small children under 6 often got in for free, though the policy changes with each edition.

Remember: prices depend on the court, session, seat category, and round. Always check the current “2026 Prices” before purchasing, as these ranges are for reference only and not a guarantee.

Buy your ticket only through tickets.rolandgarros.com. This is the only official FFT channel. All other sites? You risk ending up without a ticket and without your money at the gate.

Sales schedule 2026

Mark this in your calendar:

• Lottery registration: 03-17.12.2025 (submit your application, wait for the draw)
• Purchase window for selected participants: end of February 2026 (you will receive a notification by email, you have a few days to make the purchase)
• Premium sale: early March 2026 (more expensive seats, hospitality)
• General sale: 31.03.2026 (Opening Week and outdoor courts from week 2)
• Last minute: end of April 2026 (single spots, hard to predict what will be left)
• Official resale: before and during the tournament, face value plus service fee

Limits and rules of e-tickets

You can purchase up to 4 tickets for the main courts (Chatrier, Lenglen, Simonne‑Mathieu) and up to 15 for Opening Week. All tickets are digital, personalized, with a dynamic QR code in the official app. Transfer? Possible, but limited by the system.

Remember the “Roland‑Garros for all” section; seats for people with disabilities are also reserved through the official channel. Resale is the only safe place to buy second-hand tickets.

What is really worth it?

Roland Garros is one of those places where emotions and finances somehow intertwine in a peculiar way. On one hand, you have it all—the atmosphere of Paris, the Philippe Chatrier courts, and the sound of the ball on clay. On the other, you need to realistically assess what fits your budget. It’s not about choosing the cheapest option, but about making sure you don’t end up regretting the money spent or the missed opportunity.

If you have a clear plan, know the pitfalls, and understand what you truly want from this visit, the decision comes more easily. It’s a bit like any major investment in experiences: the most important thing is to be honest with yourself about your expectations.

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