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Roland Garros
In short
Roland Garros, also known as the French Open, is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay and is expected to run in 2027 from 17 May to 6 June, at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The tournament is widely seen as the most physically demanding of the four Grand Slams because of the slower, red surface. The defending champions are Alexander Zverev (ATP) and Mirra Andreeva (WTA), who both won their first Grand Slam title in 2026. The all-time record at this tournament belongs to Rafael Nadal, with 14 titles.
The tournament: dates, location and surface
Roland Garros is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, alongside the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, and the only one played on clay (red gravel). That surface produces a lower, slower bounce, and so longer rallies and matches than on hardcourt or grass. The tournament takes place at the Stade Roland Garros in southwest Paris, with Court Philippe-Chatrier (fitted with a retractable roof since 2020) as the main court.
In 2026, Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title by beating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final; defending champion Carlos Alcaraz did not take part because of a wrist injury. On the women's side, Mirra Andreeva (19) won her first Grand Slam title by beating Maja Chwalinska in the final; defending champion Coco Gauff had already been eliminated in the third round by Anastasia Potapova. Read more about the history and the record holders in the guide to the Roland Garros winners.
Schedule and draw
Roland Garros 2027 is planned to run from 17 May (qualifying starts) to 6 June (men's final), with the main draw starting on 23 May and the women's final on 5 June. Before the main draw begins, the draw takes place, which sets the full match schedule. How that draw works exactly, and how the rounds are spread across the two tournament weeks, is explained in the guide to the Roland Garros schedule.
Where to watch Roland Garros
In Belgium, the broadcast rights for Roland Garros belong to Eurosport (Warner Bros. Discovery), available via the linear TV channel and via streaming on Max or discovery+. Sporza (VRT) currently does not hold the broadcast rights for this tournament on the Flemish side. On the French-speaking side, however, RTBF (Tipik/Auvio) does air Roland Garros for free, an exception among the four Grand Slams, which are otherwise all paid via Eurosport. Napoleon Sports does not broadcast match footage itself, but does show live scores for both draws. You'll find all the details in the guide on where to follow Roland Garros.
Good to know: Sporza (VRT) doesn't hold the rights for this tournament, but RTBF (Tipik/Auvio) airs it for free on the French-speaking side. Napoleon Sports itself doesn't show footage, but does offer a live scoreboard for both draws.
Live results ATP and WTA
Want to follow the results of both draws closely? At Napoleon Sports you'll find live scores for both the men's and women's tournament, updated in real time. The guide to the live results of Roland Garros explains how to make the most of it.
Winners and Nadal's record
No name is as tied to Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal, who won the tournament 14 times between 2005 and 2022, the record for the most titles at a single Grand Slam tournament in the history of tennis. On the women's side, Chris Evert tops the list with 7 titles, and with Belgian Justine Henin (4 titles, three of them in a row) Belgium has its own Roland Garros legend too. Read the full story in the guide to the Roland Garros winners.
| Name | Record |
|---|---|
| Rafael Nadal | 14 titles (2005-2022), all-time record holder |
| Chris Evert | 7 titles, women's record holder (Open Era) |
Tickets for the tournament
Want to see Roland Garros live in Paris? Tickets are sold exclusively through official channels, and the most popular sessions typically sell out fast. The guide to Roland Garros tickets explains how the official sale works and why unofficial resellers are best avoided.
Betting on Roland Garros
As a licensed Belgian bookmaker, Napoleon Sports offers a betting market on Roland Garros, for both the ATP and WTA draws. Available markets can include the match winner, set scores and double chance, among others. No analysis or statistic predicts the outcome of a match with certainty, so treat a player's form and previous head-to-heads as background information, not a guarantee.
See the ATP betting offer · See the WTA betting offer
New to tennis betting, or want to understand how the different markets work first? The tennis betting guide explains the basics, from set betting to live betting during a match.
The Napoleon Sports app
With the Napoleon Sports app, you can follow Roland Garros on the go: the schedule, live results from both draws and the betting offer, all on your smartphone. Available features and markets may vary by device or version.
Frequently asked questions about Roland Garros
When is Roland Garros 2027?
The tournament is planned to run from 17 May to 6 June 2027, at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Confirm the exact dates closer to the tournament.
Why is Roland Garros also called the French Open?
Roland Garros is the official name of the tournament and the stadium; "French Open" is the widely used English name for the same event.
Who won Roland Garros in 2026?
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title in the men's draw, Mirra Andreeva her first in the women's draw.
Who has the most Roland Garros titles?
Rafael Nadal, with 14 titles between 2005 and 2022. It's the record for the most titles at a single Grand Slam ever, among men and women.
Where can I follow Roland Garros live in Belgium?
Eurosport holds the broadcast rights, via television and via Max or discovery+. Napoleon Sports doesn't show footage itself, but does offer live scores and the betting offer for both draws.