Court Philippe-Chatrier
The main court. 15,000 seats, a retractable roof added in 2020, and where all the finals and marquee matches are played. If you’ve seen Roland Garros on TV, this is the court you watched.
Chatrier is the loudest court on the grounds. The crowd is close to the action and the roof (when closed) keeps the noise in. Night sessions on Chatrier have a particularly good atmosphere because the smaller crowd (same stadium, but concentrated in the lower tiers) makes it feel more compact.
Tickets for Chatrier are the most expensive on site, particularly from the quarterfinals onwards.
Where to sit for shade. Roland Garros has trended warmer in recent years, and on an open stadium like Chatrier that matters more than most first-time visitors expect. The Lacoste stand, facing the umpire’s chair on the south side, picks up shade from around 2pm onward. The Brugnon stand on the north side holds shade through the morning. Borotra and Cochet, the two long sides, sit in full sun for most of the afternoon. The sun is strongest between midday and 3pm. Evening sessions from 7pm see very little direct sun, roof aside.
Yellow marks Category 1, orange Category 2, light blue Category 3. The dark green area closest to the court covers the Loges, with Category Gold seats in the first rows above them.
Choosing a category. Category Gold sits lowest, just above the Loges, mostly on the Lacoste side. Category 1 covers Lacoste as well as the long sides, Borotra and Cochet. Category 1 also exists in Brugnon, though it’s mostly held for hospitality packages and rarely available. Category 2 and 3 move up through Borotra and Cochet, with 3 in the very top rows. If you want Lacoste specifically, for the shade or the view, look for it at checkout or ask our team when booking.
Court Suzanne-Lenglen
The second show court, seating around 10,000. Lenglen hosts top-level matches throughout the first week and some quarterfinals. A retractable roof was added ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so play can continue through rain, though it stays open on dry days.
In practical terms, Lenglen tickets are more affordable than Chatrier for the same round, and the tennis quality in week one is just as high. Many of the best matches at Roland Garros happen on Lenglen because the scheduling spreads the top players across both show courts.
Where to sit for shade. With the roof open, the south stand holds shade for most of the afternoon. The east side catches the morning sun, the west side picks it up later in the day. Booking an afternoon session in late May or June, the south stand is the safer bet on a hot day.
Yellow marks Category 1, orange Category 2, light blue Category 3, and brownish-orange Category Gold in the front rows.
Court Simonne-Mathieu
A smaller court, seating around 5,000, built into the greenhouses of the Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil next to the main grounds. It opened in 2019 and hosts first and second round matches. We don’t currently offer tickets for Simonne-Mathieu through Tennis Ticket Service.
Outside courts (Courts 1-14)
The outside courts are accessible with a grounds pass or with any show court ticket. Seating is first come, first served, no assigned seats. This is where you get closest to the players. On a busy day in week one, there are matches running simultaneously on eight or nine outside courts.
Grounds passes (outside courts only, no show court access) are the most affordable way to attend Roland Garros. You sacrifice the big-name matches on Chatrier and Lenglen, but you get a full day of tennis at close range.
Where to sit for shade. There isn’t much to rely on. The outside courts are open-air with only limited covered seating, and since spots aren’t assigned, you can’t book a shaded seat in advance. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water if you’re spending a full day on the grounds, especially for afternoon sessions in late May and June.
Ticket categories, and how to pick one
Categories work differently on each court. On Chatrier, they’re tied closely to which stand you sit in, described above. On Lenglen, Category Gold and 1 sit lowest and closest to the court, with 2 and 3 further up. The outside courts don’t use categories at all. One grounds pass gets you into all of them, seating is unreserved.
In many cases you can select not just the category but the specific stand at checkout. If a particular side of the court matters to you, for the view, the shade, or simply because you’ve sat there before, look for that option when booking or ask our team.
Buying with confidence
Order two tickets and you’ll always be seated together, in the same category. Book for a group and we place you in pairs, so nobody ends up alone. If we can’t deliver the exact category you booked, you’re upgraded rather than downgraded.
Most e-tickets land in your inbox during the week of the match itself. Physical tickets, when applicable, ship by tracked courier seven to ten days before the event. Full details are in our terms and cancellation policy.
Which court to choose
Chatrier if you want the full stadium experience and the biggest matches. Lenglen if you want high-quality tennis at a slightly lower price. The outside courts if you care more about being close to the action than seeing a specific player.
We hear from customers that a combination works well: a Chatrier or Lenglen ticket for one day (which includes outside court access), and a grounds pass for a second day to explore the rest of the complex.
| Chatrier | Lenglen | Simonne-Mathieu | Outside courts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ~15,000 | ~10,000 | ~5,000 | Unassigned |
| Roof | Yes | Yes, since 2024 | No | No |
| Afternoon shade | Lacoste stand | South stand | Partial | Limited |
| Atmosphere | Full stadium | Open-air, top matches | Intimate | Closest to the action |
| Available via TTS | Yes | Yes | Not currently offered | Yes, grounds pass |
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