French Open 2026: Schedule, Draw, Dates, Prize Money, How to Watch, Past Champions
The French Open 2026, also known as Roland Garros, is the second Grand Slam of the tennis season. Famous for its red clay courts, it is widely regarded as the toughest Grand Slam to win due to the slow, high-bouncing surface that rewards stamina, patience, and topspin.
The 2026 French Open will take place from May 18 to June 7, 2026 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.
When French Open 2026?
The 2026 French Open (Roland Garros) runs from May 18 to June 7, 2026.
Where is French Open 2026?
The tournament takes place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, on outdoor clay courts. It is the second Grand Slam of the tennis season.
How To Watch French Open 2026?
Coverage varies by country:
France: France Télévisions (France 2, 3, 4) for most matches + Prime Video for night sessions.
United States: TNT Sports / Max.
Canada: RDS / TNS
Australia: 9Now / Stan Sports
Europe: Eurosport / discovery+ in many territories.
International viewers can check local broadcasters or streaming services for exact channels and options.
French Open 2026 Schedule
Provisional Schedule (subject to daily order of play):
May 18–22: Qualifying rounds
May 21: Main draw ceremony
May 24–26: First round
May 27–28: Second round
May 29–30: Third round
May 31–June 1: Round of 16
June 2–3: Quarterfinals
June 4: Women's semifinals + mixed doubles final
June 5: Men's semifinals
June 6: Women's final + men's doubles final
June 7: Men's final + women's doubles final
Daily sessions typically start in the morning, with night sessions on the main court.
French Open 2026 Draw
The men's and women's singles draws will be made on Thursday, May 21. The full 128-player main draws (104 direct entries + 16 qualifiers + 8 wildcards) will be released shortly after. Seeding is based on rankings as of May 18. Top seeds avoid each other until the third round.Notable notes: Carlos Alcaraz (defending men's champion) withdrew due to injury. Coco Gauff defends the women's title.
French Open 2026 Prize Money
Total prize fund: €61,723,000.
Singles (Men & Women – equal pay):
Winner: €2,800,000
Finalist: €1,400,000
Semifinalist: €750,000
Quarterfinalist: €470,000
Round of 16: €285,000
Third round: €187,000
Second round: €130,000
First round: €87,000
Past Champion Last 10 Years (Men's and Women's Singles)
Men's Singles:
2025: Carlos Alcaraz
2024: Carlos Alcaraz
2023: Novak Djokovic
2022: Rafael Nadal
2021: Novak Djokovic
2020: Rafael Nadal
2019: Rafael Nadal
2018: Rafael Nadal
2017: Rafael Nadal
2016: Novak Djokovic
Women's Singles:
2025: Coco Gauff
2024: Iga Świątek
2023: Iga Świątek
2022: Iga Świątek
2021: Barbora Krejčíková
2020: Iga Świątek
2019: Ashleigh Barty
2018: Simona Halep
2017: Jeļena Ostapenko
2016: Garbiñe Muguruza
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