French Open Padel 2026: Alpine Paris Major at Roland-Garros (Dates, Tickets, How to Watch)
French Open padel 2026: the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel runs September 7-13 at Roland-Garros. Full guide to dates, tickets, players and the Paris padel scene around the event.
French Open Padel 2026: Alpine Paris Major at Roland-Garros
The french open padel 2026 is the unofficial name fans use for the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel, the French stop on the Premier Padel global circuit. Held at Stade Roland-Garros in Paris from September 7 to 13, 2026, it is the fifth consecutive edition at the iconic tennis venue and one of the four annual Majors on the Premier Padel calendar. If you're planning to attend, watch, or play padel in Paris around the tournament, this is the full 2026 guide: dates, tickets, players, broadcasts and how to lock in a Parisian court yourself before everyone else does.
TL;DR
- Dates : September 7-13, 2026 (main draw); September 6 Padel Festival
- Venue : Stade Roland-Garros, 16th arrondissement, Paris
- Status : Premier Padel Major (highest tier with Madrid, Qatar, Riyadh)
- Tickets : via tickets.parispadelmajor.com, prices from 25 euros to several hundred for finals
- Broadcast : Premier Padel official channels + global TV partners (beIN, Movistar, RAI)
- Why play in Paris : 100+ clubs in Ile-de-France, demand spikes during the event week
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Get started for free →Is there really a "French Open" of padel in 2026?
Strictly, no. The "French Open" name is the international brand of the Roland-Garros tennis tournament, the tennis Grand Slam played in late May and early June. There is no padel Grand Slam called "French Open" on the official Premier Padel calendar.
What fans, Google and casual viewers mean by french open padel 2026 is the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel, which has been hosted at Stade Roland-Garros since 2022. Because it is held at the same legendary venue as the tennis French Open, the nickname has stuck. From a sporting and prestige standpoint, the Paris Major is the French equivalent of a Grand Slam for padel: top-tier tournament, top-tier venue, full live broadcast, big prize money.
So when you search for "french open padel 2026", the answer is: the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel, 7-13 September 2026, at Roland-Garros.
When and where does the Paris Padel Major 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition runs from Monday September 7 to Sunday September 13, 2026. The main draw spans the full week, with qualifying rounds on Monday-Tuesday, round of 32 and 16 mid-week, quarter-finals Thursday-Friday, semi-finals Saturday and finals on Sunday September 13.
The week before the main draw, on Sunday September 6, Roland-Garros hosts the Padel Festival : a family-friendly opening day with exhibitions, autograph sessions, beginner clinics, DJ sets, food and drink zones, transforming the stadium into a festival space. Entry is generally cheaper than competition days, and it's the best day to bring kids or a casual padel-curious group.
The venue is Stade Roland-Garros, 2 Avenue Gordon Bennett, 75016 Paris. The closest metro stations are Porte d'Auteuil (line 10) and Boulogne Jean Jaurès (line 10). Bus 32 and 52 also serve the area. Plan extra time on finals day: the queues at security can stretch 30 to 45 minutes during peak inflow.
How can I buy tickets for the French open padel 2026?
Tickets are sold through the official ticketing portal at tickets.parispadelmajor.com. The portal opens in spring (typically March-April) with the following structures:
- Day tickets : single-day access, prices typically from around 25 to 80 euros for early round days, climbing to 150-300+ euros for semi-finals and finals
- Full pass : access to all sessions of the tournament, often discounted versus the sum of day tickets
- Hospitality packages : court-side seats with catering, several hundred to over a thousand euros
- Padel Festival pass : separate cheaper ticket for the September 6 opening day
| Session | Indicative price | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Padel Festival (Sept 6) | ~15-30 euros | Family-friendly, accessible |
| Early rounds (Mon-Wed) | 25-80 euros | Moderate |
| Quarter / Semi-finals | 80-200 euros | High, books fast |
| Finals (Sunday) | 150-400+ euros | Sells out first |
| Hospitality / VIP | 500-1500+ euros | Limited supply |
Practical tip : the evening sessions of the week (rounds of 16 and quarters) often offer the best ratio between top-player exposure and ticket price. Finals are spectacular but the ticket is in another budget tier.
Who are the top players to watch at Paris Padel Major 2026?
As a Premier Padel Major, the tournament guarantees the world's top 32 men's pairs and top 32 women's pairs by Premier Padel ranking. Confirmed entry lists are published 4-6 weeks before the draw, but expect:
Men's draw : the dominant Spanish-Argentinian core that has shaped the circuit in 2024-2026 — pairs around Galan, Chingotto, Tapia, Coello, Lebron, Stupaczuk, Garrido, Yanguas and the emerging younger generation. The top 4 seeds typically split the semi-final slots, with the occasional upset from a top-8 pair clicking at the right moment.
Women's draw : largely dominated by Spain (Triay, Sanchez, Josemaria, Brea, Gonzalez, Ortega) with a strong Argentinian challenge and a small but growing French contingent. The women's circuit has tightened significantly since 2024 — finals are less predictable than they used to be.
A handful of French players (men and women) typically receive wild cards into the qualifying or main draw. They rarely reach the second round against this level of opposition, but the home support is loud.
How to watch the French open padel 2026 on TV and online
Premier Padel has built one of the most international broadcast footprints in the sport. The Paris Major is one of the most televised events of the season, with a typical lineup:
- Premier Padel official channels : YouTube live for many matches (especially early rounds), official app, and the Premier Padel website
- France : beIN Sports has historically covered the tournament with French-language commentary
- Spain : Movistar Plus+
- Italy : RAI
- UK : SuperTennis HD (via various sport channels)
- MENA : beIN Sports MENA
- Latin America : ESPN and various partners
For the most up-to-date list, check the official parispadelmajor.com broadcast page in the weeks before the tournament.
Where to play padel in Paris around the tournament
The Paris Major energises the entire Paris padel scene for a full week. Demand for peak slots spikes — fans want to hit the ball before or after watching the pros. If you're a Paris-based player, expect a noticeable jump in court demand on Playtomic during the tournament week, particularly on Monday-Wednesday evenings.
Paris and the Île-de-France count roughly 100 padel clubs in 2026 across the four main networks (4PADEL, Casino Padel, Yes Padel, All In) plus indoor and outdoor independents. The most demanded sites are the central Paris and inner-suburban clubs (Boulogne, Levallois, Suresnes, Saint-Mandé, Vincennes), which sell out peak slots in minutes during the tournament week.
For the full club map and slot-strategy in Paris, see our top padel clubs in Paris 2026 guide. For the Playtomic booking windows by club, playtomic booking windows walks through how to know when each club opens slots.
How Padel Snipe helps Parisians lock in courts during Paris Major week
When the Paris Major lands at Roland-Garros, the Paris padel booking pressure peaks. Peak slots that normally take 5-10 minutes to clear go in 30-60 seconds, particularly on weekday evenings when fans are watching matches on TV and want to play directly after. Indoor courts go first, especially since September weather is unpredictable.
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Conclusion : the must-watch padel event in France in 2026
The Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel at Roland-Garros is, in everything but name, the French Open of padel. Top-32 men's and women's draws, a Grand Slam-quality venue, full television coverage, and a tournament week that turns Paris into the padel capital of Europe for seven days. If you are a fan, September 7-13, 2026 is locked in your calendar. If you also play, the same week is the toughest of the year to grab a peak slot in Paris.
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Sources : Premier Padel, Paris Padel Major Official, Roland-Garros, Sortiraparis.
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