Two American tennis players, Coco Gauff and Taylor Townsend, will face off in the first round of the French Open today. While Townsend, a powerful top-ranked doubles player, is ranked No. 75 in women’s singles, she has had her share of high-profile wins over the past year, though No. 4 seed Gauff, is the returning tournament champion and the likely favorite in today’s match.
The 2026 French Open will air on TNT and truTV, with all the action at Roland-Garros streaming on HBO Max. The Gauff vs. Townsend match is expected to begin around 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT today. Here’s what to know about watching the 2026 French Open live, including the full schedule, where to stream for less in the U.S., and more.
How to watch Gauff vs. Townsend at the 2026 French Open:
Date: May 26
Time: 9 a.m. ET
Location: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris
TV channel: TNT, truTV
Streaming: HBO Max
When is the Coco Gauff vs. Taylor Townsend match at the 2026 French Open?
The Gauff vs. Townsend first round match at the French Open is on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m. ET.
What channel is the Coco Gauff vs. Taylor Townsend match at the 2026 French Open on?
Matches at Roland-Garros will air on TNT and truTV. Every match of the tournament will also stream on HBO Max.
Where to watch the French Open without cable:
How to watch the 2026 French Open for less with a VPN:
If you want to catch every match of the French Open and don’t subscribe to HBO Max or a live TV streaming service, in Australia, a majority of the action is streaming free with ads on 9Now, and in France, france.tv will have all-day sessions through quarter-finals (and co-broadcast for semis and finals)
Don’t live in either of those places? Don’t worry: You can still stream using a VPN (virtual private network). A VPN helps protect your data, masks your IP address, and is perhaps most popular for its usefulness in the age of streaming.
Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
Who is playing in the 2026 French Open?
With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament (and the upcoming Wimbledon) due to injury, the men’s field is ripe for Jannik Sinner to complete his career Grand Slam.
On the women’s side, defending champ Coco Gauff is fresh off a stunning loss at the Rome Open. Aryna Sabalenka is back as the world No. 1 headed into this tournament.
The usual suspects, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, and Iga Świątek will also be in the mix.
2026 French Open schedule:
Sunday, May 24
Women’s and men’s singles first round: 5 a.m. ET
Monday, May 25
Women’s and men’s singles first round: 5 a.m. ET
Tuesday, May 26
Women’s and men’s singles first round + Women’s and men’s doubles first round: 5 a.m. ET
Wednesday, May 27
Women’s and men’s singles second round + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles first round: 5 a.m. ET
Thursday, May 28
Women’s and men’s singles second round + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles first round: 5 a.m. ET
Friday, May 29
Women’s and men’s singles third round + Mixed doubles first round + Women’s and men’s doubles second round: 5 a.m. ET
Saturday, May 30
Women’s and men’s singles third round + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles second round: 5 a.m. ET
Sunday, May 31
Women’s and men’s singles round of 16 + Women’s and men’s doubles third round + Mixed doubles second round + Junior singles first round: 5 a.m. ET
Monday, June 1
Women’s and men’s singles round of 16 + Women’s and men’s doubles third round + Mixed doubles quarter-finals + Junior singles first and second rounds + Junior doubles first round: 5 a.m. ET
Tuesday, June 2
Women’s and men’s singles quarter-finals + Women’s, men’s and mixed doubles quarter-finals + Wheelchair tennis first round + Junior singles second round + Junior doubles first and second rounds + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Wednesday, June 3
Women’s and men’s singles quarter-finals + Women’s and men’s doubles quarter-finals + Mixed doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis first and second rounds + Junior singles third round + Junior doubles second round + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Thursday, June 4
Women’s singles semi-finals (not before 9 a.m. ET) + Mixed doubles final + Men’s doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis second round and semi-finals + Junior singles and doubles quarter-finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Friday, June 5
Men’s singles semi-finals (not before 8:30 a.m. ET, then not before 1 p.m. ET) + Women’s doubles semi-finals + Wheelchair tennis semi-finals + Junior singles and doubles semi-finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Saturday, June 6
Women’s singles final (not before 9 a.m. ET) + Men’s doubles final + Wheelchair tennis finals + Junior singles and doubles finals + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET
Sunday, June 7
Men’s singles final (not before 9 a.m. ET) + Women’s doubles final + Trophée des Légendes by Emirates: 5 a.m. ET