The 2026 French Open got underway at Roland-Garros on May 18 with new security protocols and the first permission for players to use connected devices in a Grand Slam event.
Roland-Garros Stadium now features a secured outer perimeter with entry limited to three checkpoints at PPO Auteuil, PPO Molitor, and PPO Boulogne. Gates opened at 9 a.m. from May 18 to May 20 instead of the usual 10 a.m., and visitors face two levels of checks including bag inspections and body searches. Only bags of 15 liters or smaller are allowed, while a long list of items such as cameras, alcohol, and large flags remains prohibited.