Amélie Mauresmo, Tournament Director, and Gilles Moretton, President of the French Tennis Federation, unveiled the new features of Roland‑Garros 2026 on Thursday, during the eagerly awaited pre‑tournament press conference.
From enhanced player services and performance innovations to tributes celebrating legendary champions, an ever more ambitious Opening Week and a wide range of events both inside and outside the stadium, here is an overview of what’s new at the Parisian Grand Slam in 2026.
For the first time this year, players competing across the 24 events (899 matches scheduled) at Roland‑Garros will be allowed to use connected devices to collect biometric data. This pilot programme will provide them with valuable insights into their physical performance and recovery throughout the tournament. The trial – using devices listed on the World Tennis‑approved “Player Analysis Tennis” register – will also be implemented at Wimbledon and the US Open.
In addition to improved accommodation options in the Eiffel Tower area and Boulogne‑Billancourt, and a revamped culinary experience across the stadium’s restaurants, players of the 2026 edition will benefit from new recovery services at the Recovery & Serenity Center on Court Philippe‑Chatrier, as well as at the French National Training Centre (CNE). "We want to provide the players with the best possible conditions and we listen to their requests," said Amélie Mauresmo at a press conference. "We have been praised for the privacy we offer players and we do everything we can each year to expand the dedicated areas. Players need to be able to prepare for their matches in as peaceful an environment as possible. The CNE is evolving: clay courts will be installed and top-quality equipment will be available, particularly for recovery. The use of connected devices – which provide players with a wealth of information – will be permitted for the first time at a Grand Slam. Once again, the aim is to improve players’ performance."
The CNE will feature a new hyperbaric chamber, designed to optimise oxygen intake and accelerate muscle recovery, along with a cryotherapy room – a recognised reference for reducing fatigue, relieving muscle soreness and promoting rapid recovery between matches. For the first time, two clay courts will also be installed within the National Training Centre, ensuring optimal training conditions for players, particularly in the event of challenging weather.
To further enhance player comfort, Roland‑Garros has partnered with ALL Accor and its boutique hotel brand McGallery Collection to redesign the “quiet room” and “beauty room” on Centre Court. Fully embracing the codes and standards of luxury hospitality, these spaces will offer a calm, refined atmosphere, with every detail designed to player well‑being. This collaboration reinforces the tournament’s ambition to offer increasingly premium environments that meet the demands of elite-level sport.
In 2026, Roland‑Garros will pay tribute to its heritage, its history and its champions.
A ceremony honouring Caroline Garcia will take place on Court Philippe‑Chatrier on Thursday 4 June, between the women’s singles semi‑finals. After 19 seasons on the professional tour, the former world No.4 ended her career in 2025.
An additional tribute will be held on Tuesday 26 May, also on Centre Court, to mark 70 years since Althea Gibson’s victory at Roland‑Garros (1956). By lifting the trophy on Parisian clay, she became the first woman of colour to win a Grand Slam singles title.
On the men’s side, Stan Wawrinka – champion in 2015 and finalist in 2017 – will compete in his 21st and final Roland‑Garros in 2026. Tournament organisers will honour him following his last match at Porte d’Auteuil. Finally, Gaël Monfils will also bid farewell to Parisian clay. Celebrated on court after his final appearance, the Frenchman will additionally have free rein on Thursday 21 May at 7:30 pm (tickets for this charity event go on sale this Thursday 16 April from 2:00 pm on the official Roland‑Garros ticketing website) to light up Court Philippe‑Chatrier alongside friends, artists and champions from past and present. "It will be a rather special evening," commented the tournament director. "Gaël has a history with Roland-Garros that is full of love and emotion, but he’s also a showman. We’ll be giving him free rein on 21 May at 7.30 pm: there’ll be tennis featuring top players, a show, and personalities from outside the tennis world who’ll be by his side. Of course, on the day or evening (laughs) of his final match, we’ll pay him a more traditional tribute, the kind we reserve for our champions. We’ll do the same for Caroline Garcia and Stan."
During Opening Week (18-22 May), fans will once again be able to get up close to the future stars of world tennis competing in the qualifying rounds, including on Court Suzanne‑Lenglen, which will once again host the most exciting match‑ups of the day. Spectators will also have the opportunity to attend practice sessions and watch the stars prepare on Court Philippe‑Chatrier from the moment the gates open. With an increased daily capacity of 20,000 spectators, no fewer than 80,000 tickets have already been sold, a new attendance record for Opening Week. "The outcome of Opening Week has been extremely positive," continued Amélie Mauresmo. "The initial aim was to run a three-week event, and we’ve fully achieved that. But we wanted to take things further during this week, which has incredible potential. The atmosphere is more open, more accessible, and we perhaps didn’t expect Roland-Garros to be leading the way in this area. The aim for 2026 is to welcome 20,000 people a day."
A brand‑new activation titled “Call Your Favourite Player” will run throughout the tournament, inviting fans to leave a message for their favourite player via a dedicated phone booth located at Gate 4. Inside the Auditorium, spectators will also be able to attend “Player Interview” sessions, during which a host will put questions to players competing in the tournament. Numerous additional activities are planned across the week, including tattoo stands, player photo booths, jugglers, brass bands, eco‑themed murals, colouring walls, bead‑making workshops and more.
A brand‑new area titled “Le Jardin des Chefs”, located in the exceptional setting of the Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil near Court Simonne‑Mathieu, will host some of France’s leading chefs and pastry chefs – including several Michelin‑starred names – from 24 May to 5 June. Visitors will be able to sample signature dishes and exclusive recipes in this new 1,200 m² terrace restaurant space celebrating French gastronomy. Two giant screens will also be installed, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the on‑court action while enjoying the atmosphere. "We are in France, in Paris, the home of fine dining," explained Amélie Mauresmo. "We were very keen to showcase the expertise of our top chefs. We wanted to offer the general public a space open from 24 May to 5 June, next to the Simonne-Mathieu court. This tasting and entertainment area is a significant new feature."
At the end of the tournament, the opening ceremonies of the women’s and men’s finals will be reinvented by renowned dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied. Lacoste, Roland‑Garros Premium Partner, will dress the dancers performing during these ceremonies. Designed to be equally engaging for spectators in the stands and viewers at home, this sequence promises to perfectly set the stage for the climactic finales of the 2026 edition.
Finals week will also see the return of Tribune Concorde, from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 June. Following the success of its inaugural edition, this free entertainment space located at Place de la Concorde will expand significantly, welcoming up to 3,800 people at a time across more than 6,000 m². Visitors will be able to watch live matches from Court Philippe‑Chatrier on two specially installed giant screens, enjoy food and drinks from food trucks and bars, and take part in various partner activations (Perrier, Renault, Wilson, Lavazza and more). The public will also have the privilege of welcoming the champions of the singles, doubles, wheelchair tennis and junior events as they present their trophies. "People who are unable to come to the stadium should still be able to enjoy the Roland-Garros experience," said the tournament director. "This year, the Tribune Concorde will be bigger, still completely free and we are delighted to be able to bring the atmosphere of Roland-Garros to such a prestigious venue as the Place de la Concorde."
The total prize money for this year’s Roland-Garros comes to 61.723 million euros, up 9.53% compared with last year. The tournament has decided to continue supporting the qualifying rounds, to help the players who need it most to finance their season and maintain their structure. The total prize money for the qualifying event has been increased by 12.9%. The prize money for the main draw is up 10.1% compared with 2025. A particular effort has been made for the first three rounds of the singles draw, with an increase of between 11.11 and 11.54%. The tournament also wanted to offer more prize money for all the other rounds of the main draw, with an increase of between 6.82 and 9.80% compared with 2025. As for the prize money for the doubles events (women’s, men’s and mixed), it has increased by 3.90% compared to last year. Finally, the prize money allocated to this year’s wheelchair and quad tennis competitions comes to 1,018,500 euros, which represents a 14.55% increase.
ROLAND-GARROS
18 May - 7 June 2026
