About French Open (Roland-Garros)
The French Open — officially Roland-Garros — is the second of tennis's four Grand Slam tournaments and the most prestigious event on clay. Played at the Stade Roland-Garros in western Paris, named after the pioneering French aviator, it stretches over roughly two weeks from late May into early June. The slow red clay produces long, gruelling rallies that reward stamina and tactics, making it the toughest physical test in the sport. This live countdown shows exactly how many days remain until play begins in your timezone.
The championship traces its roots to the French national tournament first held in 1891 and opened to international players in 1925. Its modern legend is Rafael Nadal, the "King of Clay", who won a record 14 Roland-Garros titles and posted a 112-3 match record at the tournament — a level of single-event dominance unmatched in tennis history. Champions lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires (men) and the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen (women) before the Parisian crowds.
Roland-Garros is held every year in late spring, with the exact start date set by the French Tennis Federation and usually landing on the last weekend of May. This countdown targets the next edition and rolls over once the tournament is under way. Whether you are planning to watch the clay-court drama or just counting the days, bookmark the live French Open countdown or add it to your own page.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Tuesday, May 25, 2027next |
| 2028 | Thursday, May 25, 2028 |
| 2029 | Friday, May 25, 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, May 25, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, May 25, 2031 |
FAQ
When is the French Open?
Roland-Garros is held over about two weeks from late May into early June each year. The countdown above shows the days, hours and minutes until the next start in your timezone.
Why is the French Open important?
It is one of tennis's four Grand Slams and the sport's premier clay-court championship, prized for the unique physical and tactical challenge that the slow red clay demands.
How is the French Open played?
On outdoor red clay courts at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, with singles, doubles and mixed events over two weeks, culminating in the men's and women's singles finals.
Who has won the most French Open titles?
Rafael Nadal holds the record with 14 men's singles titles, earning him the nickname the "King of Clay" — the most dominant run by any player at a single Grand Slam.