Padel Festival at Roland-Garros: an exceptional day to launch the Alpine Paris Major 2026

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the Roland-Garros Stadium will open its doors to the general public for the Padel Festival, a day entirely dedicated to discovering padel. Organised by the French Tennis Federation, this event will mark the start of the Alpine Paris Major 2026, with a program combining introductions, exhibitions, celebrities, amateur competitions and tournament qualifiers.

Before the start of the main draw of the Alpine Paris Major (from September 6 to 13), the FFT intends to make this first day a real popular event, accessible to both enthusiasts and curious people wishing to discover one of the most dynamic sports of the moment.

Richard Gasquet, Fabrice Santoro and Lucas Pouille on Philippe-Chatrier

The highlight of the day will take place on the Court Philippe Chatrier with animation "Team Tennis vs Team Padel – The duel of legends » .

Several iconic figures of French tennis will be present, including Richard Gasquet, Arnaud Clément, Lucas Pouille and Fabrice Santoro who will face professional padel players in exhibition matches.

An encounter that promises a mix of spectacle, conviviality and good humor in front of the Roland-Garros public.

A celebrity tournament

Le Padel The Festival will also host a tournament bringing together personalities from sports, media and entertainment .

An opportunity to see many well-known figures trying their hand at padel in a relaxed atmosphere before the official launch of the international tournament.

10,000 euros to be won for amateurs

Another key event: "Clubs at Chatrier" .

This national competition will allow 31 mixed amateur pairs , qualified during tournaments organised in partner clubs, to compete in a direct elimination bracket.

A professional pair will complete the set and 10,000 euros will be awarded to the winners. .

Alpine Paris Major qualifications

The public will also be able to attend the Alpine Paris Major's first official matches with the qualifying matches.

A great opportunity to observe the future talents of the international circuit before the entry of the world's best pairs.

Playing padel… at Roland-Garros

Le Padel The festival will also offer an experience rarely offered to the general public: play on the padel courts installed within the Roland-Garros grounds .

Throughout the day, qualified teachers will lead introductory and practice sessions open to all.

The sessions, lasting of class will be accessible according to the principle of first come, first served .

An entertainment village for the whole family

Le Garden Padel will host numerous activities throughout the day:

foosball table,
pétanque,
Tic Tac Basket,
Mölkky,
spikeball,
cornhole,
relaxation areas and activities for young and old.

Enough to make some Padel The festival is a family event that goes far beyond just the matches.

A day to discover padel in a different way

With this opening day, the French Tennis Federation wishes to offer a different approach to the Alpine Paris Major.

Between shows, meetings with players, discovering the sport and the opportunity to practice directly on the Roland-Garros site, the Padel The Festival is shaping up to be one of the major new features of this 2026 edition.