One of the most important events in the world of tennis and sports is here. Roland Garros 2026 kicks off this Sunday, May 24, with many incentives that excite fans worldwide, along with uncertainties to untangle. Jannik Sinner is the one to beat, but what concerns sports enthusiasts the most is knowing the schedule and timings of the French Grand Slam. We analyze it in detail.
A special feeling runs through the minds and hearts of all tennis fans when this event arrives. Roland Garros 2026 brings back a wealth of memories in the collective memory of this sport, but it also promises to create new legendary memories to cherish over the years. Jannik Sinner is the top favorite, Novak Djokovic is seeking a miracle, and there are high expectations to see what Rafael Jódar can achieve. In the women's draw, Aryna Sabalenka arrives with doubts, just like Iga Swiatek, with a select group of strong candidates for glory.

Days before the action kicks off in the individual draws, every sports enthusiast's major concern should be finding a balance (sometimes challenging) between work life, personal life, and tennis. We all want to enjoy as many hours as possible of the relentless competitive activity at Roland Garros 2026, so having detailed knowledge of the tournament schedule and the timings of each round is golden information for the following weeks.
These are the key dates and timings of Roland Garros 2026
The essential thing to know is that both the men's and women's draws start this Sunday, May 24, with a selection of first-round matches to relieve the packed schedule that awaits on both Monday, May 25, and Tuesday, May 26, when the first round of both individual draws will be completed. From there, two days for each round until reaching the semifinals. The women's semifinals will be on Thursday, June 4, while the men's will be on Friday, June 5. Both finals will be played from 3:00 p.m.; the women's final on Saturday, June 6, and the men's final on Sunday, June 7.
It's worth noting that there will be a night session at Philippe Chatrier Stadium consisting of one match starting at 8:15 p.m. The first day will feature this session, which will continue until Wednesday, June 3, the last day with a match scheduled in the Parisian night, specifically a quarterfinal. Each day session will start at 11:00 a.m., except from Thursday, June 4; on that day, the women's semifinals will be from 3:00 p.m., while on Friday, June 5, the men's semifinals will be played, one at 2:30 p.m. and the other not before 7:00 p.m.

When will Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Jódar play their matches?
Every sports enthusiast will not want to miss the journey to glory of some title favorites and/or major media attractions. We know that when Jannik Sinner competes, Alexander Zverev won't. However, depending on the draw outcome, it's possible that Novak Djokovic and Rafael Jódar might play their matches on the same day as the Italian as they could be in the same half of the draw as him.
Once the debut date for each of them is known, the days they would compete in the subsequent rounds can be determined. The same goes for the women's tournament, with Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina ensuring to play their matches on alternate days, but assuming Iga Swiatek and Cori Gauff will coincide with the Belarusian or the Kazakh, one with each, to be determined according to the draw outcome. The debut day will also set the timing for a potential favorite's semifinal match.
Complete Calendar of Roland Garros 2026
Sunday, May 24: First round starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Monday, May 25: First round starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26: First round starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27: Second round starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 28: Second round starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Friday, May 29: Third round starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 30: Third round starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, May 31: Round of 16 starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Monday, June 1: Round of 16 starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2: Quarterfinals starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3: Quarterfinals starting at 11:00 a.m., with a night session at Philippe Chatrier from 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 4: Women's semifinals starting at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5: Men's semifinals; the first one at 2:30 p.m. and the second not before 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6: Women's final starting at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 7: Men's final starting at 3:00 p.m.
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