The 2026 French Open is just around the corner, marking the second Grand Slam of the year. American Coco Gauff, who won the women’s singles championship last year, is set to return and defend her title. However, this year, two-time men’s singles champion Carlos Alcaraz will not be competing. He had to withdraw due to a wrist injury, which will also keep him sidelined for Wimbledon in July.
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, who were the runners-up in 2025, will enter the tournament as top seeds in their respective categories. Sinner, who recently triumphed at the Italian Open, brings an impressive 17-0 record on clay into the tournament.
The prize pool has stirred quite a discussion as players have staged a media strike to voice their concerns over the revenue distribution.
The tournament kicks off tomorrow, May 24, and runs until June 7. Matches will begin at 5 a.m. ET each day, adjusting for the time difference with Paris.
French Open 2026 schedule
The tournament officially launches on May 24 and concludes on June 7.
How to watch the 2026 French Open for free
If you’re without cable, several streaming services can help you catch the action. For instance, DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial, which is a fantastic option since it includes numerous sports channels. It’s worth noting that you can snag $30 off your first month after the trial.
If a full subscription seems daunting, Sling offers a one-day trial for $4.99, providing a full day of access to its channels, including TNT. They also have weekend and weekly passes available.
French Open 2026 TV broadcast schedule
In addition to the featured televised games, all matches will also be available via live stream starting at 5 a.m. ET.
May 24 – June 1
- 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s Singles, Rounds 1 through 4 (TNT)
June 2 and 3
- 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s Singles, Quarterfinals (TNT)
- 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Double Broadcast (truTV)
June 4
- 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Men’s Doubles, Semi-Finals (truTV)
- 6 a.m. – Mixed Doubles Final (TNT)
- 9 a.m. – Women’s Singles, Semifinals (TNT and truTV)
June 5
- 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Women’s Doubles, Semifinals (truTV)
- 8:30 a.m. – Men’s Singles, Semifinals (TNT and truTV)
June 6
- 5 a.m. – Men’s Doubles, Final (TNT and truTV)
- 9 a.m. – Women’s Singles, Final (TNT and truTV)
June 7
- 5 a.m. – Women’s Doubles, Final (TNT and truTV)
- 9 a.m. – Men’s Singles, Final (TNT and truTV)
French Open 2026 Qualifications
The singles draws can be found on the Roland Garros website. The top eight seeds in each category are as follows:
Men’s singles draw
- Jannik Sinner (World No. 1)
- Alexander Zverev (No. 3)
- Novak Djokovic (No. 4)
- Félix Auger-Aliassime (No. 5)
- Ben Shelton (No. 6)
- Daniil Medvedev (No. 7)
- Taylor Fritz (No. 8)
- Alex de Minaur (No. 9)
Women’s singles draw
- Aryna Sabalenka (World No. 1)
- Elena Rybakina (No. 2)
- Iga Swiatek (No. 3)
- Coco Gauff (No. 4)
- Jessica Pegula (No. 5)
- Amanda Anisimova (No. 6)
- Elina Svitolina (No. 7)
- Mila Andreeva (No. 8)
Where is the French Open held?
The event takes place annually on the clay courts at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.
