Roland Garros 2026 preview and where to watch
The Roland Garros returns to Paris, France for its 2026 edition, played from 24 May – 7 Jun on Clay.
Quick facts
Venue: Stade Roland Garros, ParisFirst held: 1891
Singles draw: 128 men, 128 women
Prize money: EUR 56 million (2025 reference)
Format: Men best of 5, Women best of 3
What's at stake in 2026
As one of the four Grand Slams, this is the highest-paying tournament of the season and the largest ranking-points haul on tour: 2,000 points to the singles winners. The two-week, best-of-five (men) format means depth and durability matter as much as form.
2025 men's final: Carlos Alcaraz d. Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6
2025 women's final: Coco Gauff d. Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 6-2 6-4
The Roland Garros starts in 17 days. The draw lands a few days before the first ball is struck and lands here as soon as it is set.
The conditions
Clay is the slowest surface on tour. The ball sits up, points stretch, and the heaviest topspin tends to dictate. At Paris, court coverage and patience usually count more than raw power, the rally runs longer here than anywhere else on hard court.
Roland Garros is the only Slam without a tiebreak in deciding sets until 2022's six-all rule, and Court Philippe-Chatrier's retractable roof brings night sessions to clay for the first time in tour history.
Storylines for 2026
- Alcaraz defends after winning Paris in 2024 and 2025.
- Coco Gauff returns as 2025 Roland Garros champion.
- The clay is the slowest surface on tour and rewards heavy topspin and full-court coverage.
Recent champions
Men's past champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz | Jannik Sinner | 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 |
| 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz | Alexander Zverev | 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Casper Ruud | 7-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 2022 | Rafael Nadal | Casper Ruud | 6-3 6-3 6-0 |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 |
| 2020 | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic | 6-0 6-2 7-5 |
Women's past champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Coco Gauff | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-7 6-2 6-4 |
| 2024 | Iga Świątek | Jasmine Paolini | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2023 | Iga Świątek | Karolína Muchová | 6-2 5-7 6-4 |
| 2022 | Iga Świątek | Coco Gauff | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2021 | Barbora Krejčíková | Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | 6-1 2-6 6-4 |
| 2020 | Iga Świątek | Sofia Kenin | 6-4 6-1 |
All-time records
Most men's titles: Rafael Nadal (14).
Most women's titles: Chris Evert (7).
Where to watch live
Below is the broadcaster breakdown for the Roland Garros in your country, including OTT options for fans without traditional pay-TV. Switch the country in the header to see the rightsholder where you live, and use the daily order-of-play page on match days to track start times in your local timezone.
Frequently asked
The Roland Garros 2026 runs from 24 May – 7 Jun in Paris, France.
The Roland Garros is played on Clay.
Coverage of the Roland Garros 2026 is available on the broadcasters listed in your country guide. Tennis TV streams the BOTH globally for fans without a regional rightsholder.
Key facts
Surface: Clay
Tour: Men & Women
Category: Grand Slam
Dates: 24 May – 7 Jun
Prize money: EUR 56M
Status: Upcoming