Roland-Garros stadium, the temple of clay tennis in Paris

Known the world over thanks to the French Open tennis tournament, the Roland-Garros stadium is a veritable open-air museum for fans of the sport and clay courts, located at Porte d'Auteuil in the west of Paris.

For all tennis fans, the Roland-Garros stadium is a must-see, with its Grand Slam clay-court tournament, at least once in your life, usually between May and June! Built in 1927, it is located to the west of the capital, near Porte d'Auteuil, and has hosted the annual French Open tennis tournament since 1891, where the world's greatest male and female tennis players compete.

Originally made entirely of wood, it was designed to host the Davis Cupfinal in 1928 and comprised just 5 courts. The stadium's name was chosen as a tribute to aviation pioneer and sportsman Roland Garros, who died in aerial combat during the First World War in 1918. During the Second World War, the stadium was requisitioned and became a transit camp for foreigners.

In the 1980s, the Roland-Garros stadium was expanded, with numerous courts added and several modernized over the years, as well as the creation of a National Training Center. The Place des Mousquetaires was landscapedin 1989, with the installation of bronze statues of René Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet and Jacques Brugnon, the Four Musketeers of French tennis. In 1994, a new 10,000-seat centre court was built, named after Suzanne Lenglen, former French tennis player and the first international star of women's tennis.

In the early 2010s, a controversy arose after the FFT proposed a project to extend the stadium, with the construction of an adjoining court in the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil . Work went ahead anyway, and the Philippe-Chatrier court was rebuilt and can now be covered, while the Simonne-Mathieu court was built, bringing the total number of orange courts to 18.

Since the 1930s, other sports have regularly taken over the stadium, including padel, beach volleyball, basketball including Quai 54, boxing, breaking, and most recently, comedian Fary even performed his latest show there! The stadium will host tennis and boxing events during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The rest of the year, you can enjoy guided tours to discover the stadium behind the scenes and re-enact the careers of legends such as Nadal, Djokovic and many others, thanks to Cultival. Alternatively, Roland-Garros is open to the public during sporting events, on presentation of a ticket. Since 2005, a restaurant created by chef Marc Veyrat has been serving fine food during the competition, but there are also numerous food stalls throughout the day.

To get to the stadium, you can take metro lines 9 and 10 and get off at the Michel-Ange - Auteuil, Michel-Ange - Molitor, Porte de Saint-Cloud or Porte d'Auteuil stations. During the tournament, a free shuttle service of forty vehicles will provide round-the-clock public transport.

Stadium news :

Fulfil Super Cup: The festival of French basketball at Roland-Garros Stadium
Sponsored - The Fulfil Supercup kicks off the basketball season at Roland Garros Stadium. On September 19 and 20, the event welcomes all basketball fans—and the curious—looking to experience a unique atmosphere in one of France’s most iconic sports venues. Whether with family or friends, spectators will enjoy a complete show featuring the top level of basketball in France, along with activities, a fan zone, DJ sets, and live music showcases. [Read more]

Super Cup: the best of French basketball, with games and a showcase at Roland Garros
Roland-Garros will turn into a basketball arena on September 19 and 20, 2026 to host the Super Cup, bringing together France’s top clubs on the legendary Philippe-Chatrier Court. [Read more]

Padel Festival: a festive day featuring tournaments and introductory sessions to kick off the Paris Major.
On the occasion of the Paris Major 2026, Roland-Garros Stadium launches the Padel Festival on Sunday, September 6. The lineup features taster sessions on the iconic courts, exhibition matches between legends, a celebrity tournament, and amateur competitions. [Read more]

Street League Skateboarding 2026: the world's top skateboarders descend on Roland-Garros
Street League Skateboarding returns to the capital, at Roland-Garros, transformed for the occasion into a giant skatepark. Save the date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, for an exceptional Paris stop. [Read more]

Roland-Garros Tennis Club: Enjoy free admission to the French Tennis Championships this summer.
With the second edition of the "Roland-Garros Tennis Club," running from June 14 to August 23, 2026, the iconic stadium will open its doors free of charge to let tennis fans watch the finals of the French National Championships in singles. [Read more]

Paris Major Premier Padel 2026: The Padel Tournament at Roland-Garros Opens Ticket Sales
From September 7 to 13, 2026, the Paris Premier Padel Major returns for another thrilling edition at Roland-Garros. This event will bring together the world’s top padel players for a week of top-tier action! Ready to get your tickets? [Read more]

Treize au Clubhouse, the sporty, cosy address just a stone's throw from Roland Garros
After Treize au Jardin, Laurel Coker-Sanderson and Kaysa von Sydow have struck again (or rather, smashed again): welcome to Treize au clubhouse, the restaurant where you come for lunch on your lunch break at work, brunch with the family on Sundays, dinner with friends or recharge your batteries after an intensive training session. [Read more]