When is the French Open? 2026 dates, draw and where to watch

The second major of the tennis season is upon us with the 2026 French Open from Paris, with the world’s best battling for the title of king and queen of clay.

The defending men’s singles champion, Carlos Alcaraz, will not be competing due to a lingering wrist injury. Alcaraz, the world’s No. 2 player, also withdrew from Wimbledon as he recovers.

Coco Gauff is the defending women’s champion and will have some stiff competition, particularly from Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked player, who she beat in last year’s final, along with four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek.

Jannik Sinner has blitzed through this season, as the No. 1-ranked player has already won ATP Masters 1000 tournaments at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome and is on a 29-match winning streak. A victory at Roland Garros would give Sinner the career Grand Slam.

French Open 2026 schedule

Dates: Sunday, May 24 to Sunday, June 7

Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France

Sunday, May 24 – Women’s and men’s singles first round

Monday, May 25 – Women’s and men’s singles first round

Tuesday, May 26  – Women’s and men’s singles first round; women’s and men’s doubles first round

Wednesday, May 27  – Women’s and men’s singles second round; women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles first round

Thursday, May 28 – Women’s and men’s singles second round; women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles first round

Friday, May 29 – Women’s and men’s singles third round; mixed doubles first round; women’s and men’s doubles second round

Saturday, May 30  – Women’s and men’s singles third round; women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles second round

Sunday, 31 May – Women’s and men’s singles round of 16; women’s and men’s doubles third round; mixed doubles second round; junior singles first round

Monday, June 1 – Women’s and men’s singles round of 16; women’s and men’s doubles third round; mixed doubles quarterfinals; junior singles first and second rounds; junior doubles first round

Tuesday, June 2  – Women’s and men’s singles quarterfinals + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles quarterfinals + Wheelchair tennis first round + Junior singles second round + Junior doubles first and second rounds + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates

Wednesday, June 3 – Women’s and men’s singles quarterfinals + Women’s and men’s doubles quarterfinals + Mixed doubles semifinals + Wheelchair tennis first and second rounds + Junior singles third round + Junior doubles second round + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates

Thursday, June 4 – Women’s singles semifinals; mixed doubles final; men’s doubles semifinals; wheelchair tennis second round and semifinals; junior singles and doubles quarterfinals; Trophée des Légendes by Emirates

Friday, June 5 – Men’s singles semifinals; women’s doubles semifinals; wheelchair tennis semifinals; junior singles and doubles semifinals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates

Saturday, June 6 – Women’s singles final; men’s doubles final; wheelchair tennis finals; junior singles and doubles finals; Trophée des Légendes by Emirates

Sunday, June 7 – Men’s singles final; women’s doubles final; Trophée des Légendes by Emirates

When is the French Open 2026 draw?

The draw will take place at 8 a.m. ET on May 21 in Paris. The draw will be broadcast live on the Roland Garros YouTube channel.

Where to watch the French Open 2026?

Turner Sports will provide the bulk of French Open coverage, with TNT and TRUtv broadcasting on television, and every match is available to stream in its entirety on HBO Max.

Watch the 2026 French Open on Sling (free trial)

Prize money

The prize money for the main draw is up 10.1% compared to last year’s purse. The winner of the singles titles will each receive $3.2 million for their successful run through the tournament. The runners-up will take home $1.6 million.