Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT)

The tennis federation in France · French Tennis Federation

The FFT is France's national governing body not just for tennis but also padel, beach tennis, pickleball, para tennis and courte paume (real/court tennis), delivered locally through regional 'ligues et comités'. It runs national rankings and championships, France's Davis Cup/Billie Jean King Cup/Olympic teams for several of these sports, coach and umpire training, and club-development support (equipment, running a competition, a jobs board). Roland-Garros is organised by the FFT, and members get benefits tied to it (ticket priority, shop discounts). Player accounts, club search and official rankings are handled through its 'Ten'Up' platform/app (tenup.fft.fr).

Getting a licence

A licence is needed to play official tennis competitions in France.

Taken out through a club as the 'licence Club FFT', running 1 September to 31 August each season. For the 2026-27 season it costs €33 for adults, €23 for ages 7-18 and €13 for age 6 and under, and covers loisir and competitive play across tennis, padel, beach tennis, pickleball and courte paume, plus an online Ten'Up account, official monthly ranking, and Roland-Garros ticketing perks.

The licence page

Competitions and rankings

This federation also governs: Padel, Pickleball.

From the federation’s own website and its international federation, checked in September 2026.

Tennis clubs in France → 181 clubs Where to buy a tennis racket in France → 10 shops sell tennis equipment in France: specialist shops, sports chains and online stores.

The other racket-sport federations in France

Padel · FFT Pickleball · FFT Squash · FFSquash Badminton · FFBaD Table tennis · FFTT

Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT)

Getting a licence

Competitions and rankings

The other racket-sport federations in France

The tennis federation in other countries