FFT launches 2026 Roland-Garros eSeries on Tennis Clash

A record-smashing participant count from last year just set the stage for the 2026 Roland-Garros eSeries to go even bigger.

Roland-Garros eSeries 2026 is officially live

• FFT launched the 2026 Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault.
• Renault returns as title partner for the competition.
• Mastercard stays on as an official partner again.
• Both brands also sponsor the traditional tennis tournament.

Tennis Clash remains the exclusive platform

• Wildlife Studios developed Tennis Clash for the event.
• FFT extended its partnership with the developer through 2030.
• Over 5 million monthly active users play the game.
• Mobile access targets a younger, digitally-native audience.

The 2025 season pulled massive numbers

• Last year's edition attracted over 515,000 participants.
• Open qualifiers are already running on mobile and tablets.
• Eight players will earn a spot in the final stage.
• FFT frames it as bridging clay-court heritage with gaming.

Paris final gets a prestige-level production

• Finals happen on May 23, 2026, at Roland-Garros in Paris.
• Laure Valée hosts after her 2025 Game Awards recognition.
• YouTube and France TV will stream it globally.
• The top two finishers split a shared €5,000 prize pool.

Renault frames it as a generational play

• Stéphane Barbat called it a crossroads of tennis and digital.
• Renault wants to boost visibility for this competition format.
• His pitch: connecting generations through ambitious experiences.
• Title-partner status gives Renault prominent branding throughout.

Tennis Clash dev eyes long-term eTennis growth

• Giovanni Piffer celebrated the partnership renewal through 2030.
• His goal: making eTennis a lasting global tennis pillar.
• Fan engagement through digital experiences is the priority.
• Roland-Garros heritage gives the whole thing serious credibility.