How to Buy French Open Tickets (2027 Guide)

When Do French Open Tickets Go on Sale?

Official FFT Sale

The Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) runs the official French Open ticket sales on tickets.rolandgarros.com, starting with a ballot (lottery) and followed by a general public sale.

2027 Important Dates (expected, based on the usual FFT cycle — the official dates are announced by Roland-Garros):

• December 2026 - January 2027: Lottery registration opens on rolandgarros.com
• Late January 2027: Lottery draw results announced
• February 2027: Winners purchase allocated tickets
• Mid-to-late March 2027: General public on-sale on rolandgarros.com — in the last cycle, Chatrier and finals sessions sold out within hours of the March 31 on-sale
• April onward: Official FFT resale platform (sporadic, face value, sells in seconds) and resale marketplaces

What Happens if You Don't Win the Lottery?

You still have the general public sale, the official FFT resale platform and independent secondary marketplaces. Each route trades off price against availability, as compared below.

The 3 Ways to Buy French Open Tickets, Compared

Route	Price	Availability	Who runs it
1. Official Roland-Garros sale	Face value	Limited: ballot, then a general sale where premium sessions sell out within hours	The FFT, on tickets.rolandgarros.com
2. Official FFT resale platform	Face value	Unpredictable: tickets appear sporadically and sell in seconds	The FFT, for ticket holders who cannot attend
3. Independent secondary marketplace	Market prices, which can be above or below face value	More predictable inventory across sessions and seating categories	Independent companies such as GoalTickets, not affiliated with the FFT

1. The Official Roland-Garros Sale

Tickets bought from the FFT on tickets.rolandgarros.com are sold at face value. Availability is limited: the ballot serves only part of the applicants, and in the general sale Chatrier and finals sessions have sold out within hours. Tickets are personalized with each attendee's name and delivered in the official Roland-Garros app.

2. The Official FFT Resale Platform

The FFT runs an official resale platform where ticket holders can resell tickets they can't use, at face value. It typically opens in the spring before the tournament.

Pros:

• 100% authentic tickets
• Face value pricing (no markup)
• Secure through rolandgarros.com

Cons:

• Extremely limited inventory - tickets sell in seconds
• No premium seats (finals, semis rarely available)
• Requires constant monitoring - no notification system
• First-come, first-served (not suitable for planning trips)

3. Independent Secondary Marketplaces

Independent marketplaces list tickets from sellers across sessions and seating categories, so inventory is more predictable than on the official resale platform. Prices are set by the resale market and can be above or below face value. These marketplaces are not affiliated with the FFT: the only FFT-authorized resale channels are the FFT's own resale platform and its official hospitality packages, and no independent marketplace is an FFT-authorized reseller.

GoalTickets, explained transparently:

• Who we are - An independent U.S.-based secondary ticket marketplace (GOAL T INC, Long Beach, California), founded in 2011, with over 1 million tickets sold since 2011. We are not the organizer, the box office or an affiliate of the FFT or Roland-Garros.
• The tickets - Every French Open ticket sold on GoalTickets is an official FFT ticket, transferred to your name via the official Roland-Garros app when transfers open (typically a few weeks before the tournament).
• Prices and fees - Prices are set by the resale market and can be above or below face value. GoalTickets adds no service, booking or delivery fee at checkout.
• Sessions and seats - Day and night sessions including men's and women's finals, semi-finals and quarter-finals, plus Category Gold rows 1-9 and box seats with club hospitality.
• Guarantee - All sales are final, and every order is covered by our 100% guarantee.
• Support - Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Pacific Time, plus 7-day support during major events, by phone, WhatsApp (+1 562 682 9403) and sales@goaltickets.com.

Other secondary marketplaces, such as StubHub, Viagogo and Vivid Seats, also list French Open tickets. Whichever you use, compare the all-in price on the final checkout page and check how and when the tickets will be transferred to you.

How French Open Ticket Prices Work

Understanding pricing dynamics helps you compare the three routes.

Official Channels: Face Value

On tickets.rolandgarros.com and the official FFT resale platform, tickets are sold at face value. The trade-off is availability: limited in the official sale, unpredictable on the resale platform.

Resale Market: Prices Move With Demand

• Resale prices are set by sellers and buyers and can be above or below face value
• Finals, semi-finals and Chatrier sessions are in the highest demand and rarely drop as the tournament approaches
• Some early-round and grounds sessions can soften in the last week, with a more limited choice of seats

Most Expensive Periods

✕ March - April 2027: Peak demand as travel plans finalize after the official sale

✕ Finals Week (May 31 - June 6): Prices surge for championship rounds

Are French Open Tickets Hard to Get?

Honestly: yes, if you rely on official channels alone. The FFT lottery serves under half of applicants, Chatrier and finals sessions sell out within hours of the public on-sale, and the official resale platform moves inventory in seconds with no notification system.

That's why many international visitors use the resale market, where sessions sold out on official channels can still be listed, at market prices. Grounds passes and first-week outer-court sessions are the easiest tickets to get; Chatrier finals are the hardest and most expensive.

Understanding French Open Ticket Categories

French Open tickets are sold by court and seating category. Here's what you need to know:

Philippe Chatrier (Center Court) Ticket Categories

Category	Location	Price Range	Best For
Box Seats (Loges)	Within the first 8 rows + hospitality	$2,499 - $19,000	VIP experience with Club des Loges
Category Gold	Rows 1-9 (no hospitality)	$999 - $6,999	Closest regular admission seats
Category 1	Rows 10-21 lower bowl	$799 - $3,899	Great sightlines, mid-range price
Category 2	Upper level	$499 - $1,899	Budget-friendly, full court view

Prices above are live market ranges on GoalTickets as of August 2026 and move with demand. See the full French Open ticket price guide.

Learn more: Complete French Open ticket categories guide | Roland-Garros seating chart | Best seats at Philippe Chatrier analysis

Grounds Pass vs Reserved Seating

Grounds Pass tickets provide access to:

• All outer courts (Courts 2-14) plus a first-come, unreserved stand on Court Simonne-Mathieu
• General admission - no reserved seat
• Practice courts and the fan village
• Best value for seeing multiple matches (from $300)

Important: Grounds passes do NOT include Philippe Chatrier or Suzanne-Lenglen — the two main stadiums require reserved-seat tickets, which include full grounds access.

Last-Minute French Open Ticket Options

Traveling to Paris and need tickets at the last minute? Here are your options:

1. Resale Marketplaces

GoalTickets maintains inventory through the tournament. We can often accommodate last-minute requests for:

• Early round sessions (May 23-30)
• Grounds passes (all dates)
• Outer court matches (Suzanne-Lenglen, Simonne-Mathieu)

Finals and semis: Limited availability - book as early as possible

2. Official Resale Platform

Check rolandgarros.com resale section - tickets appear sporadically but sell instantly.

How to Avoid French Open Ticket Scams

With high demand comes fraudulent sellers. Here's how to protect yourself:

Red Flags - Never Buy From:

• ✕ Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or random social media sellers - No buyer protection
• ✕ Sellers offering "PDF tickets" or "e-tickets" - French Open uses mobile-only transfer through official app
• ✕ Suspiciously cheap prices - Finals tickets under $400 are 100% scams
• ✕ Sellers requesting wire transfer or cryptocurrency - No legitimate seller uses these methods
• ✕ "Guaranteed lottery entry" scams - No one can guarantee lottery results
• ✕ Scalpers outside Roland-Garros - Illegal in France, tickets are fake or invalid

Safe Buying Checklist:

• ✓ Use established companies - GoalTickets (15+ years), StubHub, Vivid Seats
• ✓ Verify mobile transfer process - All French Open tickets transfer via official Roland-Garros app
• ✓ Check seller reviews - Look for independent customer reviews
• ✓ Use credit card payments - Chargeback protection if issues arise
• ✓ Get written confirmation - Email confirmation with seat details
• ✓ Verify delivery timeline - Tickets available for transfer a few weeks before the tournament

Ready to Buy Your French Open 2027 Tickets?

Compare the three routes above, check the official dates on tickets.rolandgarros.com, and if an independent marketplace suits your plans, browse GoalTickets' French Open 2027 listings by match or seating type.

About GoalTickets: an independent secondary marketplace since 2011, not affiliated with the FFT. Tickets are transferred to your name via the official Roland-Garros app, every order is covered by our 100% guarantee, and independent customer reviews are on Trustpilot.