ROLAND-GARROS
19 May - 8 June 2025
The Roland-Garros charity day, created in 1977 and renamed Yannick Noah Day in 2023, takes place this Saturday, May 24, 2025. As every year, all profits will be donated to support initiatives connected to tennis.
Saturday, May 24: The Yannick Noah Day Programme
A unique and festive day with activities planned throughout the stadium: Yannick Noah Day once again promises to be full of fun and excitement.
©Pauline Ballet / FFTActivities for everyone
On Court Suzanne-Lenglen, during player practice sessions, the 'Play with a Kid' event will give children the opportunity to play with their idols. Nothing could be simpler: just catch one of the balls hit into the stands to come down and hit a few shots.
A staple every year, the 'Play on Roland-Garros Clay' activity, sponsored by ENGIE, will be offered again. To take part, go to Court 2, scan the QR code and join the virtual queue!
There will be plenty of other unique moments around the stadium, such as wheelchair tennis on Court 3 from 10am to 7pm.
Located just behind Court Simonne-Mathieu, the Square des Serres - which will host several activities - will also open its doors for Yannick Noah Day. This area will be buzzing with a festive atmosphere brought to life by live bands and DJs. Nearby, there will be a dedicated umpiring activity as well as the new 'Chatrier Experience', which lets participants walk on to the iconic court like players just before their match.
A marching band, acrobats, jugglers, the Quatuor Yako musical group, and many other artists will also put on a show in the stadium walkways!
➡️ See full details of all the activities HERE
©Emilie Hautier / FFTRoland-Garros eSeries by Renault
The world's biggest eTennis competition is back for the public at the Tenniseum. Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault will inaugurate a new format for its Final Phase, which will see the participants compete in teams. They will be led by two of the biggest names in French tennis: Marion Bartoli (2013 Wimbledon champion and former world No.7) and Gilles Simon (former world No.6 and ambassador for previous editions).
Note that this major competition will be broadcast live from 4pm on the Roland-Garros YouTube channel and on Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel!
Racket giveaway
For the second year running, on Yannick Noah Day and in partnership with the FFT, Wilson will give away 1,500 junior rackets and 400 tennis balls to young people through associations, with the aim of promoting tennis. Starting at 11am on Court 2, 50 young people from the UGSEL association will receive a racket from Gilles Moretton, President of the French tennis federation, and Pascal Cresseaux, Wilson’s global commercial director.
©Jean-Charles Caslot / FFTA day of solidarity
As every year, the proceeds (€216,000 in 2024) raised on this festive day will help fund initiatives by FFT - affiliated clubs for young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods, for adapted sport tennis, health tennis, para-tennis, and environmental initiatives with the Solidarity and Environmental Action Trophies. They will also support the Fête le Mur association, which works daily in neighborhoods to make tennis a real driver for education and social inclusion.