Part of the Bois de Boulogne—a large park in Paris's 16th arrondissement—Roland Garros sits on the western edge of the city. It’s not something you’ll pass by during a city walking tour, but it’s easily accessible if you’re heading to the French Open. The main courts include Suzanne Lenglen, which seats about 10,000 spectators, and Philippe Chatrier, the center court that seats nearly 15,000.
Tickets to the French Open go on sale a couple of months before the start date; you can purchase them through the Roland Garros ticketing website.
The ticketing site includes a system to arrange access for wheelchair users.
All visitors must go through security checkpoints.
Taking public transportation is the best way to go, as parking is limited; purchase your return ticket before leaving the station to avoid the line when everyone is leaving at the end of the day.
There are several options for food and drink on-site, including a restaurant, bar, food court, and grocery stores.
The triangle-shaped stadium complex is bordered by Avenue Porte d'Auteuil, Boulevard d'Auteuil, and Avenue Gordon Bennett on the southern end of Bois de Boulogne. It can be reached on the Metro via lines #9 and #10 from the Porte d'Auteuil and Michel-Ange–Molitor stations.
The French Open starts in late May and lasts two weeks into early June. You can also attend qualifying-round games the week before. The security and entrance lines can be long, so give yourself plenty of time to get there and find your court and seat.
The distinctive red courts of Stade Roland Garros are unique among the Grand Slam championships, which are played on hard courts at the US and Australian opens, and grass courts at Wimbledon. Made of white limestone covered by a thin layer of red brick dust, the courts are meticulously maintained during the tournament. Swept each morning and during matches, they are then brushed and watered after matches and heavily watered in the evening.
