The 2027 tennis Grand Slam season runs from January through September, beginning with the Australian Open in Melbourne and ending with the US Open in New York. The four majors are the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and US Open, played on hard, clay, grass and hard courts respectively.
Tennis Grand Slam Schedule 2027
Tennis fans have four dates that matter more than almost any others on the calendar: Melbourne, Paris, Wimbledon and New York.
The 2027 Grand Slam season again takes players across four dramatically different environments. The Australian Open opens the year under the Melbourne summer sun, Roland-Garros brings the slow-burn battle of clay to Paris, Wimbledon delivers the sport’s most famous grass-court stage, and the US Open closes the Grand Slam season beneath the lights of New York.
Here is the complete 2027 Grand Slam schedule at a glance:
| Grand Slam | City | 2027 Dates | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Melbourne, Australia | January 11–31 | Hard |
| Roland-Garros | Paris, France | May 17–June 6 | Clay |
| Wimbledon | London, England | June 28–July 11 | Grass |
| US Open | New York, USA | August 29–September 12 | Hard |
The ATP’s published 2027 calendar lists the four events as Grand Slams, with the Australian Open beginning its main tournament week on January 17, Roland-Garros in the May 23 week, Wimbledon beginning June 28 and the US Open beginning August 29.
Australian Open 2027
Dates: January 11–31, 2027
Main draw begins: January 17
Location: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Hard court
The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of 2027 and once again gives tennis fans the earliest opportunity to see the world’s best players compete for a major title.
The tournament’s official 2027 schedule runs from January 11 through January 31, with Opening Week taking place January 11–16. Qualifying, practice sessions and fan activities take place during that period before the main draw begins on Sunday, January 17.
The singles finals are scheduled for:
- Women’s singles final: January 30
- Men’s singles final: January 31
That Sunday-start format is an important part of the Australian Open’s recent scheduling approach, giving the tournament additional room to spread matches across the calendar.
Why Australian Open 2027 matters
The Australian Open is played on hard courts, but the conditions in Melbourne can make the tournament feel very different from later hard-court events.
Players must manage:
- Heat and changing conditions
- Long five-set matches
- Fast hard-court exchanges
- Physical recovery during a demanding opening major
- The pressure of beginning the Grand Slam year strongly
For fans, it is also the first major opportunity to see how the leading men’s and women’s players have developed during the offseason.
Roland-Garros 2027
Dates: May 17–June 6, 2027
Location: Paris, France
Venue: Stade Roland-Garros
Surface: Clay
After the Australian Open, the Grand Slam spotlight eventually moves to Paris for Roland-Garros, better known as the French Open.
The official Roland-Garros information lists the 2027 tournament from Monday, May 17 through Sunday, June 6, including the broader tournament period.
The ATP’s 2027 calendar places the Grand Slam in the week beginning May 23, reflecting the main competition period within the tournament calendar.
Why Roland-Garros is different
Clay changes almost everything about the tactical battle.
The surface generally slows the ball compared with hard courts and rewards players who can construct points patiently. Heavy topspin, movement, defense and endurance become especially important.
That makes Roland-Garros one of the most physically and tactically distinctive events on the Grand Slam calendar.
For fans, the biggest attraction is simple: Paris asks players to win points differently.
A player who dominates on hard courts cannot automatically expect the same formula to work on clay.
Wimbledon 2027
Dates: June 28–July 11, 2027
Location: London, England
Venue: All England Lawn Tennis Club
Surface: Grass
Then comes Wimbledon.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club has officially confirmed that The Championships 2027 will take place from June 28 through July 11.
Wimbledon is the third Grand Slam of the season and the only major played on grass.
The ATP’s 2027 calendar also lists Wimbledon beginning on June 28 with a 128-player singles draw.
Why Wimbledon feels different
Grass rewards a different style of tennis.
Points can develop quickly, serves become especially important, and players need excellent movement and reactions on a surface that behaves differently from clay and hard court.
The grass season is also extremely short compared with the length of the hard-court season, which gives Wimbledon a unique position on the tennis calendar.
For many fans, Wimbledon remains the tournament where tradition, surface and atmosphere become part of the competition itself.
US Open 2027
Dates: August 29–September 12, 2027
Location: New York City, USA
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Surface: Hard court
The final Grand Slam of 2027 will be the US Open, bringing the major season to New York.
The published ATP 2027 calendar places the US Open in New York beginning August 29, with the Grand Slam occupying weeks 35 and 36.
The tournament is played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows.
Why the US Open is special
The US Open has a completely different atmosphere from the other three majors.
Night sessions, huge crowds, New York’s energy and the hard-court conditions create one of the most recognizable settings in professional tennis.
It is also the final opportunity of the year for players to add a Grand Slam trophy to their season.
That creates an intriguing end-of-season question:
Who arrives in New York fresh enough to finish the year at the top?
2027 Grand Slam Schedule by Month
If you are planning your tennis viewing calendar, the easiest way to remember the 2027 Grand Slams is:
January — Australian Open
January 11–31
Melbourne starts the Grand Slam year.
May–June — Roland-Garros
May 17–June 6
Paris brings the season’s major clay-court test.
June–July — Wimbledon
June 28–July 11
London transforms the calendar with the grass-court major.
August–September — US Open
August 29–September 12
New York closes the Grand Slam season.
This creates a fascinating rhythm: hard court → clay → grass → hard court.
2027 Grand Slam Surfaces Explained
The four majors are not simply four versions of the same tournament. The playing surface can significantly influence tactics, movement and match patterns.
| Grand Slam | Surface | General Playing Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Hard | Balanced pace and aggressive baseline tennis |
| Roland-Garros | Clay | Longer rallies, movement and topspin |
| Wimbledon | Grass | Fast exchanges, serving and quick reactions |
| US Open | Hard | Fast-paced baseline tennis and aggressive shot-making |
These are broad characteristics rather than rules. Modern players increasingly adapt their games to different surfaces, and conditions can vary from court to court and year to year.
When Are the 2027 Grand Slam Finals?
The singles finals are among the most anticipated matches of the entire tennis year.
The currently published 2027 calendar gives these tournament windows:
| Grand Slam | 2027 Tournament Window | Singles Final Window |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Jan. 11–31 | Jan. 30–31 |
| Roland-Garros | May 17–Jun. 6 | Final phase in early June |
| Wimbledon | Jun. 28–Jul. 11 | Final weekend |
| US Open | Aug. 29–Sep. 12 | Final weekend |
The Australian Open has already published its specific 2027 singles final dates, with the women’s final on January 30 and men’s final on January 31.
The detailed daily order of play for the other 2027 majors will be finalized closer to each tournament.
How Many Grand Slams Are There in 2027?
There are four Grand Slam tournaments in 2027:
- Australian Open
- Roland-Garros
- Wimbledon
- US Open
The four majors are the highest-level tournaments in men’s and women’s professional tennis and award 2,000 ranking points to the singles champion on the ATP Tour.
Winning all four different majors during a career is known as a Career Grand Slam.
Winning all four in the same calendar year is an even rarer achievement known as a calendar-year Grand Slam.
2027 Grand Slam Schedule: What Fans Should Watch
The schedule itself is only half the story.
Every Grand Slam brings a different question.
Australian Open
Who starts the season fastest?
Players arrive after the offseason, making Melbourne the first major test of the new season.
Roland-Garros
Who can survive the clay?
The slower surface often produces longer rallies and demanding physical battles.
Wimbledon
Who adapts fastest to grass?
The short grass season leaves little time for adjustment.
US Open
Who has enough left to finish the year with a major?
By September, players have already endured three Grand Slams and a full season of professional tennis.
Will the 2027 Grand Slam Dates Change?
The major tournament windows are already being published by the relevant governing bodies and tournaments, but fans should distinguish between confirmed tournament dates and detailed daily schedules.
Match times, order of play, qualifying schedules, doubles matches and individual court assignments are normally released closer to each tournament.
For example, the Australian Open’s official ticket information currently identifies its 2027 schedule as provisional and notes that match dates and scheduling can change.
So if you are booking flights, hotels or tickets, check the official tournament schedule before making final arrangements.
Where to Watch the 2027 Grand Slams
Broadcast rights vary by country, so there is no single worldwide broadcaster for all four majors.
The best approach is to check the official broadcaster information for your country as each tournament approaches.
For international fans, the official tournament websites are also useful for:
- Daily schedules
- Results
- Draws
- Order of play
- Player information
- Tickets
- Court assignments
- Tournament announcements
2027 Grand Slam Calendar at a Glance
If you only want the dates, save this table:
| # | Tournament | Location | Dates | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Open 2027 | Melbourne | Jan. 11–31 | Hard |
| 2 | Roland-Garros 2027 | Paris | May 17–Jun. 6 | Clay |
| 3 | Wimbledon 2027 | London | Jun. 28–Jul. 11 | Grass |
| 4 | US Open 2027 | New York | Aug. 29–Sep. 12 | Hard |
The Australian Open’s official site confirms its January 11–31 tournament window and January 17 main-draw start; Roland-Garros’ official information lists May 17–June 6; Wimbledon confirms June 28–July 11; and the ATP’s 2027 calendar places the US Open from August 29 in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates for the 2027 Australian Open?
The Australian Open is scheduled for January 11–31, 2027, with main-draw action beginning January 17. The singles finals are scheduled for January 30 and 31.
When is the French Open 2027?
Roland-Garros 2027 is scheduled for May 17 through June 6, 2027. The broader tournament period includes the opening stages before the main competition.
When is Wimbledon 2027?
Wimbledon 2027 will be held from June 28 through July 11, 2027, at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London.
When is the US Open 2027?
The 2027 US Open is scheduled to begin August 29, 2027, in New York, with the tournament occupying the final two weeks of August/September in the ATP calendar.
What are the four Grand Slams in tennis?
The four Grand Slam tournaments are the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and US Open.
Which surfaces are used at the Grand Slams?
The Australian Open and US Open use hard courts, Roland-Garros uses clay, and Wimbledon uses grass.
Final Thoughts
The 2027 tennis Grand Slam schedule gives fans four completely different chapters of the season: Melbourne’s hard courts in January, Parisian clay in May and June, Wimbledon‘s grass in June and July, and New York’s hard courts in August and September.
If you want to follow the entire Grand Slam season, these are the four windows to circle on your calendar:
January → Australian Open
May–June → Roland-Garros
June–July → Wimbledon
August–September → US Open
And that is what makes the Grand Slam calendar so compelling: four tournaments, four surfaces, four iconic cities and one season-long race for tennis history.
Daniel Brooks is a sports writer at SportsOrbitX.com, specializing in football, basketball and global sports news. He focuses on delivering accurate reporting, match analysis and timely updates that keep fans informed.