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How to Watch Australian Open 2026

The 2026 Australian Open — the first Grand Slam of the year — runs January 19 to February 1 on the hard courts of Melbourne Park. Channel 9 carries every match free-to-air in Australia; here's where the tournament airs in every major country.

Starts

Jan 19

Ends

Feb 1

Surface

Hard

Prize

A$96.5M

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Location

Melbourne Park

Melbourne, Australia

Dates

Jan 19 – Feb 1

14 days · 2026

Event

Grand Slam · Hard

A$96.5M prize money

Official site

ausopen.com

Key dates

Mon Jan 19

First round begins — 128-player singles draw

Sat Jan 24

Middle weekend — full schedule across Melbourne Park

Sat Jan 31

Women's singles final — Rod Laver Arena

Sun Feb 1

Men's singles final — Rod Laver Arena

Where to watch by country

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Australia

Free-to-air

Channel 9
9Gem
9Go
9Now

Streaming

Stan Sport

Nine Network is the home of the Australian Open. Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go, and 9Now offer free-to-air and free streaming coverage; Stan Sport streams every court live and ad-free, including select matches in 4K.

Official broadcaster guide →

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United States

TV / Cable

ESPN
ESPN2

Streaming

ESPN has exclusive US rights with 260+ hours of live coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+. Every match from every court streams on ESPN+, including qualifying.

Official broadcaster guide →

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United Kingdom

Free-to-air

Quest (highlights)

TV / Cable

TNT Sports

Streaming

TNT Sports and Discovery+ carry live coverage under WBD's pan-European deal (through 2031); HBO Max streams every match for the first time. Quest airs free-to-air highlights.

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Canada

TV / Cable

TSN (English)
RDS (French)

Streaming

TSN+

TSN and RDS carry the Australian Open in Canada, with TSN+ streaming every court including qualifying.

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France

TV / Cable

Eurosport 1
Eurosport 2

Streaming

Discovery+

Eurosport + Discovery+ carry the Australian Open in France under WBD's pan-European deal.

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Germany

Free-to-air

Eurosport 1

TV / Cable

Eurosport 2

Streaming

Eurosport 1 is free-to-air in Germany. Discovery+ and DAZN's Eurosport package stream additional courts.

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Italy

Free-to-air

SuperTennis TV

Streaming

SuperTennis TV simulcasts select matches free-to-air. Eurosport's full coverage streams via Discovery+, HBO Max, DAZN, TIM Vision, and Amazon Prime Video Channels.

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Spain

TV / Cable

Eurosport 1
Eurosport 2

Streaming

Eurosport's Australian Open coverage is accessible via Movistar Plus+, Vodafone TV, Orange TV, and DAZN's Max plan.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the Australian Open 2026 start?

The Australian Open 2026 runs from Monday, January 19 to Sunday, February 1 at Melbourne Park. Qualifying and Opening Week precede the main draw.

How can I watch the Australian Open free in Australia?

Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go, and 9Now carry every session of the Australian Open 2026 free-to-air. Stan Sport also streams every court (subscription) with select matches in 4K.

How can I watch the Australian Open 2026 in the US?

ESPN has exclusive US rights with 260+ hours of live coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+. Every match streams on ESPN+.

Is the Australian Open free to watch in the UK?

Live coverage requires a subscription — TNT Sports, Discovery+, or HBO Max. Quest airs free-to-air daily highlights, but not live matches.

Can I watch the Australian Open without cable?

Yes. 9Now (Australia, free), ESPN+ (US), Discovery+ (UK and much of Europe), Stan Sport (Australia), and TSN+ (Canada) all stream the tournament without a cable subscription.

What time do Australian Open matches start?

Day sessions begin at 11:00 AEDT on outside courts and 12:00 AEDT on Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena. Night sessions on Rod Laver start at 19:00 AEDT.

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Where to watch by country

🇦🇺

Australia

Free-to-air

Channel 9
9Gem
9Go
9Now

Streaming

Stan Sport

Official broadcaster guide →

🇺🇸

United States

TV / Cable

ESPN
ESPN2

Streaming

ESPN has exclusive US rights with 260+ hours of live coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+. Every match from every court streams on ESPN+, including qualifying.

Official broadcaster guide →

🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Free-to-air

Quest (highlights)

TV / Cable

TNT Sports

Streaming

TNT Sports and Discovery+ carry live coverage under WBD's pan-European deal (through 2031); HBO Max streams every match for the first time. Quest airs free-to-air highlights.

🇨🇦

Canada

TV / Cable

TSN (English)
RDS (French)

Streaming

TSN+

TSN and RDS carry the Australian Open in Canada, with TSN+ streaming every court including qualifying.

🇫🇷

France

TV / Cable

Eurosport 1
Eurosport 2

Streaming

Discovery+

Eurosport + Discovery+ carry the Australian Open in France under WBD's pan-European deal.

🇩🇪

Germany

Free-to-air

Eurosport 1

TV / Cable

Eurosport 2

Streaming

Eurosport 1 is free-to-air in Germany. Discovery+ and DAZN's Eurosport package stream additional courts.

🇮🇹

Italy

Free-to-air

SuperTennis TV

Streaming

SuperTennis TV simulcasts select matches free-to-air. Eurosport's full coverage streams via Discovery+, HBO Max, DAZN, TIM Vision, and Amazon Prime Video Channels.

🇪🇸

Spain

TV / Cable

Eurosport 1
Eurosport 2

Streaming

Eurosport's Australian Open coverage is accessible via Movistar Plus+, Vodafone TV, Orange TV, and DAZN's Max plan.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Australian Open 2026 start?

The Australian Open 2026 runs from Monday, January 19 to Sunday, February 1 at Melbourne Park. Qualifying and Opening Week precede the main draw.

How can I watch the Australian Open free in Australia?

Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go, and 9Now carry every session of the Australian Open 2026 free-to-air. Stan Sport also streams every court (subscription) with select matches in 4K.

How can I watch the Australian Open 2026 in the US?

ESPN has exclusive US rights with 260+ hours of live coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+. Every match streams on ESPN+.

Is the Australian Open free to watch in the UK?

Live coverage requires a subscription — TNT Sports, Discovery+, or HBO Max. Quest airs free-to-air daily highlights, but not live matches.

Can I watch the Australian Open without cable?

Yes. 9Now (Australia, free), ESPN+ (US), Discovery+ (UK and much of Europe), Stan Sport (Australia), and TSN+ (Canada) all stream the tournament without a cable subscription.

What time do Australian Open matches start?

Day sessions begin at 11:00 AEDT on outside courts and 12:00 AEDT on Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena. Night sessions on Rod Laver start at 19:00 AEDT.