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It’s time for the 2026 French Open. The tournament at Roland-Garros will have some major absences this year — most notably 2025 French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is recovering from an injury. His withdrawal frees up the field for Jannik Sinner, who is seeking his career grand slam on the clay court. American tennis star Coco Gauff is back to defend her 2025 title, though. She may have some fierce competition from world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
The 2026 French Open will air on TNT and truTV, with all the action at Roland-Garros streaming on HBO Max. 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.
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How to watch the 2026 French Open:
Dates: May 24 - June 7
Location: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris
TV channel: TNT, truTV
Streaming: HBO Max
When is the 2026 French Open?
The French Open runs from May 24 through June 7.
What time do French Open matches start?
The action at Roland-Garros typically begins around 5 a.m. ET (11 a.m. CEST).
What channel are French Open matches 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:
HBO Max is home to great shows like Euphoria,The Pitt, Industry, as well as tons of sports programming, including the 2026 French Open. Games that are broadcast on networks like TNT, TBS, and truTV are all available to stream for HBO Max Standard plan subscribers.
Ad-free Standard or Premium plans start at $18.49/month.
The Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max bundle gets you access to all three popular streamers. You can go for ads ($19.99/month) or go ad-free ($32.99/month).
If you don't already have access to these platforms, this is an option that really covers your bases. You’ll get three vast content libraries, fully stocked with everything Marvel and Disney princesses (new and old). You're also getting Hulu's robust catalog of shows on demand the day after they air, including the latest episodes of Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy. With HBO Max, you'll get the most recent seasons ofThe Pitt and Industry, and plenty more.
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)
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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.
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ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune in to international broadcasts or add a layer of privacy and security to your internet browsing.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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