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    French Open Grounds Pass Guide: Outside Courts Explained

    A French Open grounds pass (the outside courts ticket, courts annexes in French) gets you onto the Roland-Garros site for one day, with unreserved seating on the outside courts but no seat on Philippe-Chatrier or Suzanne-Lenglen. At 2026 face value it cost €29 during Opening Week (qualifying) and €39 during the main draw. It is the cheapest way into the tournament, and it is sold one day at a time: there is no official multi-day or week pass.

    What the grounds pass covers

    Included

    • Unreserved seating on the outside courts, including Courts 14 and 7, the two largest
    • Watching practice from the public areas
    • The grounds, shops, food stands and big screens
    • At recent editions, unreserved seats in part of Court Simonne-Mathieu (check your ticket)

    Not included

    • Court Philippe-Chatrier
    • Court Suzanne-Lenglen
    • Night sessions, which are sold as separate Philippe-Chatrier tickets
    • Re-entry: leaving the site ends your visit

    Not sure whether you need a show-court seat instead? Compare the two in grounds pass vs stadium ticket.

    When a grounds pass is worth it

    Opening Week (qualifying)

    Cheapest day out

    The week before the main draw. €29 at 2026 face value, with qualifying matches on the outside courts and players practising across the site.

    Main draw, first Sunday to Saturday (rounds 1 to 3)

    Best value

    The busiest days on the outside courts, with singles and doubles from late morning to evening. €39 at 2026 face value.

    Second week

    Less to see

    Singles move to the show courts. The outside courts host fewer matches, mainly doubles, juniors, wheelchair and legends events.

    The 2027 main draw runs from Sunday 23 May to Sunday 6 June 2027, with Opening Week the week before. See the 2027 schedule and our qualifying guide.

    No multi-day pass: how to plan several days

    Roland-Garros sells tickets per day, and night sessions on Philippe-Chatrier per session. There is no official week pass or whole-tournament pass, so for several days you buy a ticket for each one. A common plan is two or three first-week grounds-pass days to follow players around the outside courts, plus one show-court ticket later in the tournament.

    Some hospitality packages cover more than one day. See hospitality and box seats.

    How to buy a grounds pass

    Official grounds passes are sold at face value on tickets.rolandgarros.com in the same phases as other tickets: a registration draw in December, purchase windows for those drawn in February, and a first-come sale in late March, which in 2026 included Opening Week and remaining outside-court tickets. The 2027 dates are not yet announced. Our official sale guide explains each step. Tickets are nominative and delivered in the official Roland-Garros app.

    If the official sale is sold out, grounds passes also appear on resale marketplaces, above face value. Compare the options in where to buy French Open tickets.

    Tips for a grounds-pass day

    • Arrive before play starts (usually 11:00 in the main draw) to get a seat on Court 14 or Court 7.
    • Check the order of play the evening before and pick two or three matches to aim for.
    • Seating is first come, first served, so move between courts at changeovers and between matches.
    • Read the bag policy and grounds map guide before you go.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does a French Open grounds pass include?

    A grounds pass (the outside courts ticket, 'courts annexes' in French) gets you onto the Roland-Garros site for one day, with unreserved seating on the outside courts, the practice courts you can see from public areas, and the shops and food stands. It does not include seats on Court Philippe-Chatrier or Court Suzanne-Lenglen.

    How much is a French Open grounds pass?

    At 2026 face value a grounds pass cost €29 during Opening Week (qualifying) and €39 during the main draw. The FFT has not yet published 2027 prices. Resale prices are set by sellers and are usually higher.

    Is there a multi-day or week pass for Roland-Garros?

    No. Official tickets are sold per day (and per session for night sessions), so to attend several days you buy a ticket for each day. Some hospitality packages cover several days, but there is no official week or whole-tournament pass.

    Can I watch Philippe-Chatrier or Suzanne-Lenglen with a grounds pass?

    No. The two main stadiums need their own ticket. At recent editions, part of Court Simonne-Mathieu has also been open to grounds-pass holders on an unreserved basis; check the conditions on your ticket.

    Which days are best for a grounds pass?

    The first week of the main draw (rounds 1 to 3, first Sunday to Saturday) has the most matches on the outside courts. Opening Week (qualifying) is the cheapest. In the second week the outside courts host far fewer matches.

    Can I leave Roland-Garros and come back the same day?

    No. Leaving the site ends your visit, so plan to stay for the day.

    Updated October 2026. Prices are 2026 face values published by the FFT; 2027 prices and sale dates have not been announced.