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Roland-Garros 2026: Emirates is back on the iconic clay courts, bringing world-class experiences to tennis fans
Paris, France, 22 May 2026 – Emirates is back at Roland-Garros, serving up another year of world-class hospitality and engaging ‘Fly Better’ experiences. Fans from all over the world are invited to enjoy two weeks of outstanding tennis, at a tournament that blends world-class sport with French culture and gastronomy and Emirates’ signature flair.
Exclusive suite, elevated experience
Emirates will once again welcome guests across its two exclusive hospitality spaces at Roland-Garros — the Emirates Lounge in the Hospitality Village and Salon Philippe-Chatrier – offering exceptional views of the action and the airline’s renowned hospitality.
With a sponsorship portfolio boasting the world’s most beloved, most played and most watched sports across tennis, rugby, football, basketball, cycling, golf, horse-racing, cricket, sailing and even Aussie Rules Football, Emirates is also set to welcome some of the greatest athletes of all time to the Emirates Lounge to enjoy the tournament.
Game on, in the Roland-Garros app
Check out the interactive Emirates game in the Roland-Garros app for a chance to win big prizes. Virtually fly an Emirates aircraft over iconic Australian landmarks and natural wonders such as the Sydney Opera House, Uluru, Stadium Australia, and the outback, and capture as many bonus rings as you can. Top scorers are in for the chance to win two tickets to attend Roland-Garros 2027!
Also keep an eye out for the iconic Emirates A380 emblazoned with the bespoke livery celebrating all four Grand Slams, soaring across your screen whenever you open the Roland-Garros app. The very same aircraft design can also be spotted in skies around the world, bringing Emirates’ passion for tennis to life both on screen and in the air.
En Route to France
Until 7 June, passengers can get in the Roland-Garros spirit onboard Emirates’ flights between Dubai and France. Special curated menus will be available in all cabins, with seasonal favourites and delicious tennis-inspired desserts. Roland-Garros headrest covers will grace every cabin, weaving the spirit of the tournament into the onboard experience.
Emirates award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, will also be showing the tournament live in all cabins, on all flights worldwide, so you can tune into the action on Sport 24 and Extra while in the sky.
Connecting with the Community
This Saturday, Emirates will participate in Yannick Noah Day at Roland-Garros, inviting tennis-loving young athletes from Attrap’la Balle for a behind the scenes tour of the stadium.
Once the tournament begins, young athletes from Attrap’la Balle will participate in the coin toss at the Trophée des Légendes contest, signalling the start of each match, meeting tennis legends and taking photos with Emirates’ friendly cabin crew.
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About Emirates
The Emirates story started in 1985 when we launched operations with just two aircraft. Today, we fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies.
We inspire travellers around the world with our growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine, and world-class service.
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