The race for Roland-Garros is on. 128 men and 128 women are pushing to qualify for a spot in the first round of the French Open 2026 this week.

Only 16 players can progress from each to secure their place in the main draw of the second tennis major of the year, which begins on Sunday.

Three wins are what’s needed to secure that much-revered first-round berth, which comes with a well-deserved pay day to boot.

Great Britain’s Jan Choinski and Jack Pinnington Jones are seeded in the men’s qualifying draw, while Arthur Fery, Billy Harris and Harriet Dart are among the others hoping to earn their place in the main draw.

Qualifying serves as the perfect appetiser for the French Open – and UK viewers can watch coverage throughout the week.

Radio Times brings you all the details on how to watch the French Open 2026 qualifying on TV and online.

When is French Open 2026 qualifying?

French Open 2026 qualifying began on Monday 18 May 2026 and runs until Friday 22 May,

The main draw at Roland-Garros starts on Sunday 24 May and runs until the men’s final on Sunday 7 June.

How to watch French Open 2026 qualifying on TV and live stream

UK viewers will be able to stream French Open 2026 qualifying live on TNT Sports via HBO Max.

There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.

Viewers can also access TNT Sports via HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV.

You can watch the French Open 2026 on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport pass without signing up to a contract.

Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the HBO Max app.

HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com

French Open 2026 qualifiers schedule

Monday 18 May

  • Men’s and women’s single qualifying rounds (10am) HBO Max

Tuesday 19 May

  • Men’s and women’s single qualifying rounds (10am) HBO Max

Wednesday 20 May

  • Men’s and women’s single qualifying rounds (10am) HBO Max

Thursday 21 May

  • Men’s and women’s single qualifying rounds (11am) HBO Max
  • Main draw ceremony (2pm)

Friday 22 May

  • Men’s and women’s single qualifying rounds (11am) HBO Max

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