French Open Qualifying: The Cheapest Way to Watch World-Class Tennis
Roland-Garros qualifying takes place during Opening Week, the week before the main draw — for 2027 that means the week of May 17. A €29 grounds ticket (€15 for under-25s at 2026 prices) gets you into every court, including Court Suzanne-Lenglen, to watch 128 men and 128 women battle over three rounds for 16 main-draw places each. It is by far the cheapest ticket to see tour-level tennis at a Grand Slam venue.
256
players in qualifying (128 men, 128 women), knockout over three rounds
32
main-draw spots at stake (16 per draw), plus lucky-loser places after withdrawals
€29
full-grounds day ticket at 2026 face value (€15 under-25); 2027 prices not yet announced
Why Opening Week is a hidden gem
- See stars practise up close: main-draw players train on site all week, and Court Philippe-Chatrier's stands open for practice sessions.
- Future top-tenners at close range: qualifying regularly features players who go deep in the main draw weeks later — and seats are first-come, first-served.
- The full Roland-Garros experience: same grounds, boutiques, and food villages as the main event, at a fraction of the price and crowd.
- Yannick Noah Day: Opening Week traditionally closes with a charity exhibition day on the final Saturday before the main draw.
Opening Week tickets are sold first-come, first-served in the spring sale on the official site — see our guide to the official ticket sale for exactly how and when to buy. For the main draw, start with our ticket guide and the ground pass guide.
Details verified against official Roland-Garros announcements for the 2026 edition (July 2026). 2027 dates and prices will be confirmed by the FFT.