Clay, Paris in late spring, and the most intimate of the four majors — Roland-Garros is the thinking fan’s Grand Slam, and with a little planning it’s a wonderful family trip. Here’s the parent’s guide to the 2027 edition.
When Is Roland-Garros 2027?
Sunday, May 23 to Sunday, June 6, 2027 at Stade Roland-Garros in western Paris. The women’s final is Saturday, June 5 and the men’s final Sunday, June 6, both on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The junior championships run during the second week — Brazil’s Luis Guto Miguel won the 2026 boys’ title.
Tickets: Read This Before You Pay Anyone
Individual tickets for 2027 are NOT on sale yet. The FFT’s official channel is tickets.rolandgarros.com, and the federation warns every year about scam sites selling fake tickets — if anyone offers you 2027 individual tickets right now, it’s fraudulent. Official on-sale details are announced by mid-October; sales typically open in early 2027, preceded by a public draw. Mark your calendar and buy only from the official site.
The grounds pass (billet annexe) is the family play: access to every outside court. Early-week grounds passes are the best value — you’ll be feet from the clay while the show courts host the marquee names.
Show courts: Philippe-Chatrier (the big one, with a retractable roof) and Suzanne-Lenglen are reserved-seating. Night sessions feature a single marquee match under the lights from 8:15 PM on Chatrier — electric, but late for young kids. Day sessions on Chatrier start at noon, outer courts at 11 AM.
The no-re-entry rule matters. Roland-Garros tickets are single-entry — once you leave the grounds, you’re done for the day. Plan food, naps, and meltdown contingencies inside the gates.
The Junior Draw
The junior championships run through the second week on the outside courts. This is where future clay-court stars announce themselves — and where your junior player can study the footwork and point construction that clay demands. Included with your grounds pass. Full explainer: How Your Kid Can Play a Grand Slam.
Paris Logistics With Kids
- Getting there: the stadium is in the 16th arrondissement — Metro Line 10 (Porte d’Auteuil) or Line 9 (Michel-Ange–Molitor) get you close. Allow extra time on big-match days.
- Food: the grounds food is genuinely good (it’s Paris), but pricey — budget accordingly, and remember the no-re-entry rule before counting on lunch outside.
- Weather: late May in Paris can swing from cool to hot with rain — pack layers. Chatrier’s roof saves the show courts, not your outside-court day.
Why Families Love It
Roland-Garros is the most compact major — everything within walking distance, an intimate feel the bigger slams can’t match. The clay slows the game down so kids can actually see points develop, which makes it the best slam for a young player learning tactics. Pair it with a few days in Paris and it’s the trip your kid talks about for years.
Comparing all four majors? Read our Which Grand Slam Should Your Family Visit First? ranking.
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