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Roland Garros Padel 2026 — Schedule, Draw & Results
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Padel at the Home of Roland Garros
The Paris Major at Roland Garros is arguably the most prestigious single event in professional padel. Held at the Stade Roland Garros — the iconic home of the French Open tennis Grand Slam — this Premier Padel Major combines the highest level of padel competition with one of the most famous sporting venues on earth.
Roland Garros gives padel something no other venue can: the instant recognition and cultural weight of a venue that has hosted world-class racquet sport for over a century. For players, winning the Paris Major at Roland Garros is as close as padel gets to winning a Grand Slam.
See the full Premier Padel 2026 season guide for the complete calendar.
2026 Dates and Venue
- Dates: September 7–13, 2026
- City: Paris, France
- Venue: Stade Roland Garros
- Category: Premier Padel Major
The September scheduling places the Paris Major in a prime position on the calendar — after the European summer swing and before the autumn stretch toward the Finals. It follows immediately after the Madrid P1 event (August 31 – September 6), creating a blockbuster Madrid–Paris fortnight that is the highlight of the 2026 season.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
As one of four Majors on the 2026 calendar, Roland Garros carries:
- Maximum ranking points — critical for year-end standings and Premier Padel Finals qualification
- Prize pool exceeding €500,000 for combined men’s and women’s draws
- Unmatched prestige — the Roland Garros setting elevates this Major above almost every other event in the sport’s history
The Paris Major is where legacies are built. A title here carries enormous weight in any player’s career.
Key Players and Favourites
Roland Garros demands the highest level of padel. The 2026 favourites include:
Men’s draw:
- Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia — the world’s top pair, relentless competitors at every Major
- Ale Galán and Juan Lebrón — multiple Major champions with the composure for Roland Garros
- Franco Stupaczuk and Martín Di Nenno — powerful and tactically astute
- Paquito Navarro — a veteran with the flair and firepower to thrive on this stage
Women’s draw:
- Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría — dominant across the circuit, dangerous on every surface
- Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar — proven Major champions with the experience for Roland Garros
- Marta Ortega and Beatriz González — dynamic and capable of challenging any pair
- Carolina Navarro — a living legend who brings decades of experience
Past Champions
The Paris Major has rapidly become one of the most coveted titles in padel:
| Year | Men’s Champions | Women’s Champions |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Coello / Tapia | Josemaría / Sánchez |
| 2023 | Galán / Lebrón | Triay / Salazar |
| 2022 | Galán / Lebrón | Triay / Salazar |
The pattern is clear: only the absolute best pairs win at Roland Garros. The venue’s atmosphere and the Major’s stakes produce matches of extraordinary intensity.
France’s Padel Growth
The Paris Major reflects France’s emergence as a European padel powerhouse:
- Thousands of padel courts built across France in recent years, with rapid growth in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and the south
- Multiple Premier Padel events in France — the 2026 calendar also includes the Bordeaux P2 event
- Strong institutional support from the French Tennis Federation (FFT), which governs padel nationally
- Growing media coverage — French sports channels and digital platforms increasingly feature padel
- Culturally receptive market — France’s love of racquet sports (tennis, squash, badminton) translates naturally to padel
Roland Garros is the pinnacle of France’s padel story, connecting grassroots growth to the global professional stage.
How to Watch
- Red Bull TV — live global coverage from the quarter-finals
- French sports channels (beIN Sports, France TV Sport) — domestic coverage
- Premier Padel YouTube — highlights, interviews, and selected matches
- premierpadel.com — official scores, draws, and streaming links
How to Buy Tickets
- premierpadel.com — official ticket sales
- Roland Garros / FFT ticketing — integrated ticketing through the venue’s established systems
- Early rounds often feature affordable general admission
- Semi-finals and finals at Roland Garros — high demand; book as early as possible
Attending the Paris Major at Roland Garros is a bucket-list experience for padel fans. The combination of the venue, the atmosphere, and the level of play creates something truly special.
Why Roland Garros Matters
No venue in padel carries the weight of Roland Garros. The Paris Major is where padel proves it belongs among the world’s great racquet sports. For players, winning here is career-defining. For fans, watching world-class padel at one of sport’s most legendary venues is unforgettable.
For the complete 2026 calendar and circuit guide, see our season overview and Premier Padel circuit explainer.
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