Set on the iconic Roland Garros courts, this tournament marks 130 years of the French Open, and kick starts the summer tennis season which ultimately ends in Wimbledon.

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Although the British grass court season is beloved, the high-stakes and tension of its European counterpart is unmatched – plus it's a perfect excuse to get out of the country in early summer.

Every year, tickets for the event are scarce; therefore, the organisers have introduced a ballot system which has sadly already closed.

However, there is still hope. Whether it's through hospitality or second sales, there are still plenty of ways to grab yourself a seat at this year's tournament, so let's serve up everything you need to know.

You can also look at how to get Wimbledon tickets.

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When is the French Open 2026?

Italy's Jasmine Paolini (L) and Poland's Iga Swiatek compete during their women's singles final match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day fourteen of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2024. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images

The French Open is always second out of the four Grand Slam tennis events in the year, coming after the Australian Open and before Wimbledon. Here's the date for this year's event:

  • 18 May – 7 June 2026

The first week is always a practice period, with round one officially kicking off on Sunday 24 May.

The Finals for the Ladies Singles, Ladies Doubles, Men's Singles and Men's Doubles will all be played on Saturday 6 June.

When did French Open tickets go on sale?

Last year the French Open introduced a new ballot system for tickets, similar to Wimbledon. Entry to the 2026 ballot closed on 17 December 2025.

As with other ticket lotteries, entering the ballot did not guarantee you tickets to the Open. Instead, those whose names were drawn will by notified via e-mail before the end of February 2026.

How to get French Open tickets if you missed the public ballot

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Iga Swiatek of Poland holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen after winning the Women's Singles Final match against Jasmine Paolini of Italy on Day 14 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images

If you missed out on the French Open ballot, the other option is hospitality.

You can find official hospitality packages at P1 Travel, which get you guaranteed match tickets and access to Le Pavillon – a VIP lounge which includes souvenirs, complimentary drinks, small bites, and a full gastronomic dinner.

Hospitality tickets obviously cost a lot more than general admission, but if you're desperate to see the tournament or you're looking for a touch of luxury, this is a great option.

How much do French Open hospitality tickets cost?

The price of hospitality tickets depend on the days you attend and the matches you see – however, as a rule the packages start much higher than general admission costs.

Last year, the lowest price we saw was £479 for the first few days, but it then went all the way up to £2,598 for the men's final, or £3,932 for a two-day package of the men's and women's finals.

Buy French Open hospitality tickets at P1 Travel

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