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We’ve already reached the second grand slam of the year, and it’s surely going to bring some intense competition. The 2026 French Open returns to Paris this week.
The draw is now official, and with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz pulled from the tournament due to injury, the major storyline will follow Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. The two powerhouses sit on opposite halves of the draw, and could potentially meet in the final on June 6.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Coco Gauff headline the women’s side, though the two have drawn into the same half. Coming off a defeat in the final at the Italian Open last weekend, Gauff will face fellow American Taylor Townsend in the first round. Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula will be amongst other women competing.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 French Open, including streaming options to watch the tournament without cable.
How to watch French Open 2026 in US: TV channel, live stream
Fans looking to watch the French Open for free can sign up to DIRECTV, who are currently offering a FREE trial to new customers.
For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the grand slam tournament will also be available to watch live on Max with every match being shown.
Tennis Channel also has the first match of the day, plus doubles, juniors and TC Live at Roland-Garros for the first week of action. Fans can live stream through fubo, who are also offering a FREE trial to new subscribers. First-ball matches begin on Tennis Channel at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT.
French Open 2026 schedule
Play gets underway 11 a.m. local time (5 a.m. ET) on all courts, except for Court Philippe Chatrier most days as the action starts an hour later on the showpiece court.
The women’s singles final will take place on June 6 and the men’s finals will be staged 24 hours later.
| Stage | Date | Start Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Sunday, May 24 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Monday, May 25 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s first round | Tuesday, May 26 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s second round | Wednesday, May 27 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s second round | Thursday, May 28 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s third round | Friday, May 29 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s third round | Saturday, May 30 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s fourth round | Sunday, May 31 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s fourth round | Monday, June 1 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s quarterfinals | Tuesday, June 2 | 5 a.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s quarterfinals | Wednesday, June 3 | 5 a.m. |
| Women’s semifinals | Thursday, June 4 | 6 a.m. |
| Men’s semifinals | Friday, June 5 | 9 a.m. |
| Women’s final | Saturday, June 6 | 9 a.m. |
| Men’s final | Sunday, June 7 | 9 a.m. |