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Court Philippe-Chatrier, Paris
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Tennis stadium Paris, FranceUpdated Jul 2026

Court Philippe-Chatrier Seating Plan

Your seating map and chart (plan des places): where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

“Central” · “Centre Court”

Capacity15,000
Opened1928
HomeRoland-Garros / French Open
LocationParis, FranceParking6 car parks nearby
Gallery

Court Philippe-Chatrier in photos

4 outside · 3 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at Court Philippe-Chatrier

The best seats at Court Philippe-Chatrier are Category 1 courtside lower rows for the view. For value, choose Upper-tier Category 3. For atmosphere, head to Lower and middle tiers near centre for the night session. Avoid Highest upper-tier rows on a hot afternoon. Court Philippe-Chatrier seats 15,000, home of Roland-Garros / French Open.

Overview

About Court Philippe-Chatrier

Court Philippe-Chatrier is Roland-Garros's centrepiece, a roughly 15,000-seat clay amphitheatre wrapped in three main tiers. The tournament sells seats by numbered price category rather than by named stand, so the closer to the court and the baseline you sit, the higher the category. Since 2020 a retractable roof shelters play from rain and enables floodlit night sessions. The atmosphere builds from polite daytime crowds to a partisan roar for French players and the finals, which are the court's flagship events.

Roland-Garros's main show court is a clay amphitheatre on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. A 2019-2020 rebuild reconstructed the stands and added an 11-truss retractable roof that closes in about 15 minutes, plus floodlights that enabled night sessions from 2021.

Seat map

Court Philippe-Chatrier seating plan

General seating reference for Court Philippe-Chatrier, also known as the Court Philippe-Chatrier seating map, seating chart or seat plan. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.

Capacity & layout

Court Philippe-Chatrier seating capacity and layouts

The Court Philippe-Chatrier seating capacity is about 15,000 seats. The number in use changes with the layout, so here is how each set-up works.

Day session

The main daytime programme of several matches; upper rows can bake in full sun on hot afternoons when the roof is open.

Night session

A single featured evening match under lights since 2021, roof often closed, with a more intimate and electric atmosphere.

Finals weekend

The women's and men's singles finals draw the fullest and most partisan houses of the fortnight.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Courtside (Category 1 / Loges)Front lower rows and courtside boxes

The closest seats, level with the players and the clay, including presidential and VIP loges.

Pros: Unbeatable proximity to the action and the players' benches.

Cons: The most expensive tickets and the hardest to obtain.

Middle tier (Category 2)Mid-height rows around the bowl

The middle band of seating, giving a fuller tactical overview of rallies.

Pros: Good balance of closeness and perspective; some rows sheltered.

Cons: Still premium-priced, and sideline seats flatten depth.

Upper tier (Category 3 / top)Highest rows / promenade level

The top ring, farthest from the court but with the widest view of the whole clay.

Pros: The best value and a great sense of the crowd and occasion.

Cons: A long way from the play, and sun exposure when the roof is open.

Recommendations

Best seats at Court Philippe-Chatrier

Closest to the court

Category 1 courtside lower rows

You are almost at clay level, close to the baseline and the players' box.

Best value

Upper-tier Category 3

The cheapest seats with a complete view of both baselines and the tactics.

Baseline vs sideline

Seats behind either baseline (north/south ends)

Best angle to read serve trajectory, depth and rally length.

Best for shade / roof

Higher covered rows, or any seat with the roof closed

Afternoon sun hits parts of the bowl; upper covered rows and roof-closed sessions stay cooler.

Big-match atmosphere

Lower and middle tiers near centre for the night session

The floodlit single-match programme concentrates the noise and energy.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Highest upper-tier rows on a hot afternoon: Full sun with the roof open and a long distance from the clay.

Extreme sideline seats level with the net: Foreshortened view that makes judging depth on baseline rallies hard.

Front rows behind courtside camera and line-judge positions: Occasional sightline interruptions at court level.

Corner seats where the two ends meet: Angled view favouring one baseline.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Loges / VIP boxes

Courtside boxes with premium hospitality and catering, among the most exclusive seats in tennis.

Official hospitality packages

Premium seating bundled with lounge access and dining across the fortnight.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

Roland-Garros provides wheelchair spaces and companion seating on Chatrier, bookable through the official ticketing service, with accessible entrances and facilities across the redeveloped site. Spaces are limited, so early booking is advised.

Where: Designated accessible platforms in the lower tier with step-free access.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at Court Philippe-Chatrier

Roland-Garros treats eating as part of the day out: the grounds around Court Philippe-Chatrier hold restaurants, food stores and grab-and-go stands, from the seated Brasserie des Mousquetaires to a food court for sweet breaks. For 2026 the Jardin des Chefs, beside the Simonne-Mathieu court, hosts rotating Michelin-starred chefs and pastry chefs at lunchtime and turns into a bodega-style sharing-platter restaurant by Yves Camdeborde in the evening, with a cocktail bar serving the tournament's signature creation. Since 2016 the tournament's caterers have worked to a sustainable food plan using certified meat, seasonal produce and honey from the stadium's own beehives.

Worth seeking out

  • Jardin des Chefs: rotating Michelin-starred guest chefs
  • Brasserie des Mousquetaires seated restaurant
  • Bar des Mousquetaires
  • Signature cocktail at the Jardin des Chefs bar
  • Honey from the stadium's beehives

Hotels near Court Philippe-Chatrier

All hotels & live prices

Stays close to Court Philippe-Chatrier, with availability checked when we built this guide. Tap a hotel for live prices on your dates.

Logistics

How to get to Court Philippe-Chatrier

Transport

Metro line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil or line 9 to Michel-Ange-Molitor, both a short walk, with RER C nearby. Parking is very limited during the tournament, so public transport is strongly advised.

The area

Sits in the leafy 16th arrondissement beside the Bois de Boulogne and the Auteuil greenhouses, next to Stade Jean-Bouin. Central Paris is 20-30 minutes away by metro.

Court Philippe-Chatrier · Paris, France

Parking

Court Philippe-Chatrier parking

The closest car park to Court Philippe-Chatrier is Parcmètre -Horodateur, 131 m away. Here are 6 car parks nearest the venue, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

  • Parcmètre -Horodateur19 Boulevard d'Auteuil, Boulogne-Billancourt131 m
  • Parcmètre -Horodateur4 Boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris218 m
  • Saemes Parking Jean Bouin17 Rue Nungesser et Coli, Paris334 m
  • Parking Saemes Paris Porte D'Auteuil1-3 Avenue du Général Sarrail, Paris447 m
  • Saemes Parking Porte d'Auteuil1-3 Avenue du Général Sarrail, Place de la Porte d'Auteuil, Paris482 m
  • Parking Saemes Porte d'AuteuilAvenue du Général Sarrail, Paris491 m
En français

Plan du court Philippe-Chatrier : places et accès

Comment lire le plan du court Philippe-Chatrier ?

Le court central de Roland-Garros s'organise en trois niveaux principaux : les places au bord du court et les loges, un niveau intermédiaire et la tribune haute. Les places sont vendues par catégorie de prix numérotée plutôt que par tribune : plus on est proche du court et de la ligne de fond, plus la catégorie est élevée, la catégorie 1 étant au bord du court.

Quelles sont les meilleures places sur le Chatrier ?

Les places de catégorie 1 au bord du court sont les plus proches des joueurs, et la catégorie 3 en tribune haute offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix avec une vue complète sur la terre battue. Les places derrière les lignes de fond permettent de mieux lire la trajectoire du service et la longueur des échanges.

Quelle est la capacité du court Philippe-Chatrier ?

Environ 15 000 places depuis la reconstruction des tribunes pour le toit. Le toit rétractable, installé pour 2020, se ferme en une quinzaine de minutes et permet les sessions de soirée.

Comment venir au court Philippe-Chatrier et où se garer ?

Le stationnement est très limité pendant le tournoi, donc les transports en commun sont vivement conseillés ; parmi les parkings proches figurent le Saemes Parking Jean Bouin (environ 330 m) et le parking Saemes Porte d'Auteuil (environ 450 m). Prenez la ligne 10 du métro jusqu'à Porte d'Auteuil ou la ligne 9 jusqu'à Michel-Ange-Molitor, toutes deux à courte distance à pied, avec le RER C à proximité.

Comment réserver des billets pour le court Philippe-Chatrier ?

Les billets pour les prochains événements sur le court Philippe-Chatrier peuvent être réservés sur Event Escapes, selon les disponibilités.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Court Philippe-Chatrier have a roof?

Yes. A retractable roof was added for 2020; it closes in about 15 minutes to keep play going in rain and enables floodlit night sessions.

Where are the best seats on Chatrier?

Category 1 courtside seats are closest to the players, while upper-tier Category 3 offers the best value with a full view of the clay.

Is it a clay court?

Yes, like every Roland-Garros court it is red clay (terre battue).

How many people does it hold?

Around 15,000 after the stands were reconstructed for the roof.

What is the night session?

Since 2021 Roland-Garros stages a single featured evening match under lights on Chatrier, usually with the roof closed.

How do I get there?

Metro line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil or line 9 to Michel-Ange-Molitor; parking is very limited, so public transport is best.

How do section numbers work at Court Philippe-Chatrier?

Section numbers at Court Philippe-Chatrier follow the seating tiers. Courtside (Category 1 / Loges): Front lower rows and courtside boxes; Middle tier (Category 2): Mid-height rows around the bowl; Upper tier (Category 3 / top): Highest rows / promenade level.

Does Court Philippe-Chatrier have a seating plan with seat numbers?

Yes. Court Philippe-Chatrier's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Courtside (Category 1 / Loges) Front lower rows and courtside boxes; Middle tier (Category 2) Mid-height rows around the bowl; Upper tier (Category 3 / top) Highest rows / promenade level), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

What is the view like from the seats at Court Philippe-Chatrier?

The best views at Court Philippe-Chatrier are from Seats behind either baseline (north/south ends) — Best angle to read serve trajectory, depth and rally length. The weakest are Highest upper-tier rows on a hot afternoon: Full sun with the roof open and a long distance from the clay. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Court Philippe-Chatrier?

Roland-Garros provides wheelchair spaces and companion seating on Chatrier, bookable through the official ticketing service, with accessible entrances and facilities across the redeveloped site. Spaces are limited, so early booking is advised. Locations: Designated accessible platforms in the lower tier with step-free access..

What is the view like from the seats at Court Philippe-Chatrier?

For the best view at Court Philippe-Chatrier, aim for Category 1 courtside lower rows (You are almost at clay level, close to the baseline and the players' box.); Upper-tier Category 3 (The cheapest seats with a complete view of both baselines and the tactics.). The view is most restricted from Highest upper-tier rows on a hot afternoon (Full sun with the roof open and a long distance from the clay.).

Where can I park at Court Philippe-Chatrier?

Car parks near Court Philippe-Chatrier include Parcmètre -Horodateur, Parcmètre -Horodateur, Saemes Parking Jean Bouin, Parking Saemes Paris Porte D'Auteuil and more. The closest is Parcmètre -Horodateur, about 131 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.

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