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.

Court Suzanne-Lenglen

The second show court, seating around 10,000. Lenglen hosts top-level matches throughout the first week and some quarterfinals. It has no roof, so weather is a factor.

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.

Court Simonne-Mathieu

The newest court, opened in 2019. Around 5,000 seats, built into a set of botanical greenhouses. It’s architecturally unusual and has a different feel from the other courts. Smaller, more intimate. Simonne-Mathieu hosts first and second round matches, plus some doubles.

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.

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.

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