The 2026 French Open is underway this week at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. This years French Open will run from May 24th to June 7th.
On the Men’s side Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, will not be in the field due to a wrist injury. Jannik Sinner has been absolutely dominant in Men’s Singles this year winning 5 titles with a match record of 36-2 on the season. Sinner is an overwhelming favorite to win this years French Open, while Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic are his main competition according to the odds.
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, is the favorite to win her first ever French Open. Iga Swiatek, who has won the 3 of the past 4 French Open titles (four overall) is the second favorite, while defending champion, Coco Gauff, and Australian Open winner, Elena Rybakina, are the other top contenders.
On this page we look at the pre-tournament winner odds for both the men’s and women’s singles, touch on the different bets you can make on each match, explain the options Americans have for betting on the French Open, and finish with a step by step guide.
Where Can Americans Bet On The French Open?
Your options depend on where you live. Here are the main ways to bet on the French Open in the United States.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C., where licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM offer odds on the French Open. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket let you buy and sell contracts on the outcome of the French Open. Instead of betting against a sportsbook, you trade with other users, and the price of a contract reflects the market’s view of how likely an outcome is. These platforms operate under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gambling law, which is why they are available in most states, including states without legal sports betting.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) apps such as PrizePicks and Underdog offer player stat contests in most states. Rather than betting on who wins, you pick whether players will go over or under a statistical projection.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks are licensed outside the United States and accept bets from across the country. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
2026 French Open Winner Odds
Here is a screenshot of the futures odds for the winner of the 2026 Men’s Singles French Open tournament. These odds will change as the tournament progresses.
Jannik Sinner is the significant favorite with odds of -250. Sinner has been absolutely dominant this year and with Alcaraz out injured it would be a surprise if Sinner didn’t win the tournament. Alexander Zverev (+1200) and Novak Djokovic (+1400) are his main competition.
On the women’s side Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the favorites, while Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Mirra Andreeva are the other top contenders according to the odds.
French Open Match Betting
You can also bet on every match throughout the French Open. Here is a look at the odds for a first round match from last year’s tournament as an example.
In this example Alex de Minaur is a favorite vs Laslo Djere. You would have to risk $350 to win $100 betting on de Minaur (or $100 to win $275 betting on Djere). The spread (games won in the match) and the total (over/under on games played in the match) are prominently shown for each match, and sportsbooks offer a full range of prop betting options for each French Open match.
How To Bet On The French Open – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Your Option
Decide which type of platform fits how you want to bet. Licensed sportsbooks offer the full range of bets where they are available, prediction markets let you trade contracts on the outcome, and DFS apps are built around player stats. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
Every platform has its own eligibility requirements. Most prediction markets and DFS apps require you to be at least 18, while licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 in most states and physically located in the state where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the tennis section, select the market you’re interested in, and choose your position. Before confirming, check the price or odds and how much you stand to win, using the bet types explained above as a guide.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the tournament starts and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
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