28 October 2026 · Gregg Abell, Field Trip Sports Travel, Johannesburg
The clay-court Grand Slam in Paris runs from Sunday 23 May to Sunday 6 June 2027 at Porte d'Auteuil in the 16th. Stay on the Left Bank, in Saint-Germain or the Latin Quarter, near Métro Line 10: it runs straight to the courts in 25 to 35 minutes with no change. Hotel packages start from R4340 per person sharing, and South Africans need a Schengen visa, so apply early.
The fortnight
| Dates (2027) | Round | Centre court sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 23 – Tue 25 May | 1st round | Day and night |
| Wed 26 – Thu 27 May | 2nd round | Day and night |
| Fri 28 – Sat 29 May | 3rd round | Day and night |
| Sun 30 – Mon 31 May | Round of 16 | Day and night |
| Tue 1 – Wed 2 Jun | Quarter-finals | Day and night |
| Thu 3 Jun | Women's semi-finals | Day |
| Fri 4 Jun | Men's semi-finals | Day |
| Sat 5 – Sun 6 Jun | Women's and men's finals | Day |
Indicative format. Session times and the order of play are set by the organisers shortly before each day.
Where to stay
Most fans spend one or two days at the tennis and the rest of the trip in Paris. That makes the Left Bank the best base: cafés, the Seine and the Luxembourg Gardens on the doorstep, and Line 10 to the courts.
| Area | Line 10 station | To the courts |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Quarter (5th) | Cluny–La Sorbonne, Maubert–Mutualité | About 30–35 min, direct |
| Saint-Germain (6th) | Odéon, Mabillon, Sèvres–Babylone | About 25–30 min, direct |
| Edge of the 7th and 15th | Vaneau, Duroc, Charles Michels | About 20–25 min, direct |
See the hotels we hold for every stage: Paris Grand Slam hotel packages.
Getting to the courts
- Métro Line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil, the station by the main gates.
- Line 9 to Michel-Ange Molitor is the alternative for the southern gates.
- Allow 30 to 45 minutes for security on busy days.
Seats and grounds passes
- Centre court has four categories. Lower level: Gold (rows 1–9) and Category 1 (rows 10–21). Upper level: Category 2 (rows 1–13) and Category 3 (rows 14–18).
- A grounds pass covers the outside courts, unreserved. In the first week they are packed with matches and it's the best-value way in.
- Night sessions on centre court run up to the quarter-finals, one match from about 20:15.
- Seats are issued in your name and checked against photo ID at the gate.
Match-day access can be added to any of our packages on request.
Visas and practicalities for South Africans
- Visa: South African passport holders need a Schengen visa for France. Apply 3 to 6 months ahead; late May is busy.
- Weather: late May and early June are warm, often 20–25°C, with the odd shower. Bring a hat and sunscreen for day sessions.
- Money: card is accepted almost everywhere, including at the courts.
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Questions we get asked
When is the Paris Grand Slam in 2027?
From Sunday 23 May to Sunday 6 June 2027, at Porte d'Auteuil in Paris's 16th arrondissement. The finals are on 5 and 6 June.
Where should I stay for the tennis in Paris?
On the Left Bank, in Saint-Germain or the Latin Quarter, near Métro Line 10. Line 10 runs straight to Porte d'Auteuil, by the main gates, in 25 to 35 minutes with no change.
How do I get to the courts?
Take Métro Line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil, or Line 9 to Michel-Ange Molitor for the southern gates. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for security on busy days.
Do South Africans need a visa for the tennis in Paris?
Yes. South African passport holders need a Schengen visa for France. Apply 3 to 6 months before you travel.
How much does a Paris Grand Slam package cost from South Africa?
Field Trip's hotel packages on the Left Bank start from R4340 per person sharing for 2 nights. Match-day access is added on request.