What is the best day to go to the French Open?
Facts checked November 2, 2026 by the French Open Insider editorial team
Short answer
It depends on your goal. For the most tennis per euro, go during Opening Week (May 17 to 21, 2027) or early in the main draw with an outside-courts ticket. To see top players in big matches, choose the second week on Court Philippe-Chatrier or Suzanne-Lenglen. For atmosphere, pick a night session. The finals are on June 5 and 6, 2027.
Which day suits which goal?
| Your goal | Days in 2027 | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price, lots of tennis | Opening Week, Monday May 17 to Friday May 21 | In 2026 a day cost €29 (€15 under 25), with qualifying on all courts, unlimited access to the 10,000-seat Suzanne-Lenglen and practice on Philippe-Chatrier. |
| Many matches on the outside courts | The first main-draw days, from Sunday May 23 | An outside-courts ticket cost €39 in 2026. See the grounds pass guide. |
| Top players in big matches | The second week, up to Wednesday June 2, on Chatrier or Lenglen | Demand climbs: 2027 ticket-and-hotel packages rise from €470 for Monday May 31 to €620 for June 2. |
| Atmosphere under the lights | A night session on Philippe-Chatrier | One match at 20:15 Paris time (2:15 p.m. Eastern), gates from 18:30. There were 11 in 2026, from €50. |
| A title match | Semi-finals June 3 and 4; finals Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6 | A Gold seat at the 2026 finals cost €420 at face value; 2027 finals packages start at €2,400. |
| A family day | Yannick Noah Day (2027 date not announced) | In 2026: Saturday May 23, €25, sold out. See do children need a ticket? |
Is Opening Week worth it?
For value, yes. In 2026 Opening Week drew 138,000 visitors on tickets under €30, the tournament raised daily capacity to 20,000, and gates opened at 9:00 on the first three days. You see qualifying matches across the grounds and main-draw players practicing on Philippe-Chatrier, but no main-draw matches. Our qualifying guide explains what is on.
Is a weekday or a weekend better?
A weekday, if you want an easier ticket. Roland-Garros's 2027 ticket-and-hotel packages price Tuesday May 25 at €330 and Wednesday May 26 at €350, against €500 for each day from Friday May 28 to Sunday May 30. In 2026 the Saturday before the main draw, Yannick Noah Day, sold out with more than 23,000 spectators.
There is no 2027 package for Saturday May 22, and the program for that day has not been announced.
How many days should you plan?
One day is enough for a first look; two or three let you mix ticket types. Each ticket covers one day, and Chatrier night sessions are sold separately, so you build a trip day by day. At 2026 face values, two first-week outside-courts days (€39 each) and one night session (from €50) came to €128 per person.
Day-session gates open at 10:00 and matches start at 11:00, 11:45 or 12:00 depending on the day, so a full day runs from late morning into the evening. Plan to stay once you are in: Mastercard's 2026 package terms said exits are final. The match times guide has more.
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Is going to the French Open worth it?
For many fans, yes: a record of more than 727,000 people attended in 2026, and Opening Week tickets cost under €30. Plan around the limits: show-court seats sell out through the draw, the first days of 2026 reached 33°C, and only Chatrier and Lenglen have roofs when it rains.
What days are the French Open in 2027?
Roland-Garros 2027 runs from May 17 to June 6, 2027: Opening Week (qualifying) from Monday May 17 to Friday May 21, the main draw from Sunday May 23, the semi-finals on June 3 and 4 and the finals on June 5 and 6. Day-by-day times are not published yet.
What time does the night session start at Roland-Garros?
At 20:15 Paris time (2:15 p.m. Eastern): one match on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with gates opening at 18:30. In 2026 the first night session was on Sunday May 24, the opening day of the main draw.