The 2026 Australian Open is set to kick off the tennis season in style at Melbourne Park, running from January 18 to February 1, 2026. Before the main draw begins, the preliminary rounds will take place from January 12–15.
Whether you’re watching for the late-night thrill, early-morning drama, or championship weekend madness — here’s the full breakdown of the schedule + where to stream it officially.
Follow Australian Open 2026 Official Channels.
🏟️ Tournament Overview (Quick Facts)
| Detail | Info |
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| Tournament | Australian Open 2026 |
| Dates | 18 Jan – 1 Feb 2026 |
| Preliminary Rounds | 12 Jan – 15 Jan 2026 |
| Edition | 114th |
| Open Era | 58th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Hard (GreenSet) |
| Venue | Melbourne Park |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Draw | 128 Singles / 64 Doubles |
| Prize Money | A$111,500,000 |
📺 Official Live Stream + TV Channels (USA)
If you're watching from the U.S., the Australian Open will be covered nationally across ESPN platforms.
| Type | Official Options |
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| TV Channels | ESPN, ESPN2, ABC |
| Streaming | ESPN+, ESPN Unlimited |
| Live TV Streaming Option | Fubo |
✅ Best for full coverage: ESPN+ / ESPN Unlimited
✅ Best for big matches on TV: ESPN / ESPN2
✅ Bonus broadcast window: ABC (select matches)
🗓️ Australian Open 2026 TV + Streaming Schedule (All Times ET)
Round 1 (Weekend Start)
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Sat, Jan 17 | Round 1 | 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sat, Jan 17 | Round 1 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
| Sun, Jan 18 | Round 1 | 3 a.m. – 10 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sun, Jan 18 | Round 1 | 7 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sun, Jan 18 | Round 1 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. (Mon) | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Round 1 Continues
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Mon, Jan 19 | Round 1 | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Round 1 | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Round 1 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Round 1 | 11:15 p.m. – 3 a.m. (Tue) | ESPN2 |
Rounds 1 & 2
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Tue, Jan 20 | Rounds 1 & 2 | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Tue, Jan 20 | Rounds 1 & 2 | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Tue, Jan 20 | Rounds 1 & 2 | 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Tue, Jan 20 | Rounds 1 & 2 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Round 2
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Wed, Jan 21 | Round 2 | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Wed, Jan 21 | Round 2 | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Wed, Jan 21 | Round 2 | 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Wed, Jan 21 | Round 2 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Rounds 2 & 3
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Thu, Jan 22 | Rounds 2 & 3 | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Thu, Jan 22 | Rounds 2 & 3 | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Thu, Jan 22 | Rounds 2 & 3 | 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Thu, Jan 22 | Rounds 2 & 3 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Round 3
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Fri, Jan 23 | Round 3 | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Fri, Jan 23 | Round 3 | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Fri, Jan 23 | Round 3 | 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Fri, Jan 23 | Round 3 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Rounds 3 & 4
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Sat, Jan 24 | Rounds 3 & 4 | 3 a.m. – 10 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sat, Jan 24 | Rounds 3 & 4 | 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sat, Jan 24 | Rounds 3 & 4 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Round 4 (Big Sunday)
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Sun, Jan 25 | Round 4 | 3 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sun, Jan 25 | Round 4 | 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | ABC |
| Sun, Jan 25 | Round 4 | 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sun, Jan 25 | Round 4 | 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
🏆 Quarterfinals Week
Round 4 + Quarterfinals
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Mon, Jan 26 | Round 4 + QFs | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Round 4 + QFs | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Quarterfinals | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Quarterfinals | 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited |
| Mon, Jan 26 | Quarterfinals | 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. | ESPN+ |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Tue, Jan 27 | Quarterfinals | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN |
| Tue, Jan 27 | Quarterfinals | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Tue, Jan 27 | Quarterfinals | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Tue, Jan 27 | Quarterfinals | 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited |
| Tue, Jan 27 | Quarterfinals | 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. | ESPN+ |
Quarterfinals Continue
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Wed, Jan 28 | Quarterfinals | 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN |
| Wed, Jan 28 | Quarterfinals | 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Wed, Jan 28 | Quarterfinals | 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. | ESPN+ |
🎯 Semifinals + Finals Weekend
Semifinals
| Date | Match Stage | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Thu, Jan 29 | Women’s Semifinals | 3:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. | ESPN |
| Thu, Jan 29 | Men’s Semifinals | 10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN |
| Thu, Jan 29 | Semifinals | 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Men’s Semifinals
| Date | Match Stage | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Fri, Jan 30 | Men’s Semifinals | 3:30 a.m. – 6 a.m. | ESPN |
| Fri, Jan 30 | Men’s Semifinals | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Fri, Jan 30 | Men’s Semifinals | 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. | ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+ |
Women’s Championship
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Sat, Jan 31 | Women’s Final | 3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN Unlimited |
| Sat, Jan 31 | Women’s Final | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Sat, Jan 31 | Women’s Final | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | ABC |
Men’s Championship
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| Sun, Feb 1 | Men’s Final | 3:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN Unlimited |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Men’s Final | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Men’s Final | 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. (encore) | ESPN2 |
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