Overview
- ⏱️6 daysApproximate duration
- 🏟️Small sizedVenue capacity is 4,500
- 🌟Highly ratedFans scored this event 4.2 stars
First held in 1909, the French Open may be one of the oldest European badminton tournaments still to have a place on the professional circuit, but it has not always been party to the fame and fortune it now enjoys. After several cancelled editions and a lack of awareness of the tournament outside its native France, it took the restructuring of the BWF calendar in 2007 to remind badminton fans about the pedigree of the event, and in recent years the French Open has seen its stock on the badminton tour rise exponentially. Whilst French athletes are rarely favourites for badminton medals on offer anywhere in the world, the fact that this tournament has been held in Paris is indicative of the grandeur the event enjoys, and the enthusiasm for world-class badminton that can be generated anywhere!
After being hosted at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris for much of its recent history, the French Open moved to Brittany for the 2023 tournament. In 2024 the event returned to the French capital, but not to Stade Pierre de Coubertin: instead, the French Open was staged at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena, the venue selected to host the badminton and Paralympic badminton events at the 2024 Summer Olympics. In 2025, it will be held at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sévigné on the outskirts of Rennes.
French Open Tickets
Ticket sales open at 14:00 CET on 3 June 2026.
Standard tickets for the French Open are sold in ranked categories: Gold and Category 1 seats have the best views, whilst Category 3 tickets are the most affordable. Tournament dates are comprised of 1 uninterrupted session, apart from on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday when the action is divided into 2 sessions (Afternoon and Evening), with separate tickets required to watch the games in each session. All-day (Afternoon & Evening) tickets can also be purchased, providing the same reserved seat for both sessions on the day. Multi-day tickets are also available, providing the same reserved seat across multiple consecutive dates.
For hospitality packages see Privilege tickets.
