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How to Watch the Australian Open 2027 in Australia

The Australian Open 2027 runs from 11 to 31 January at Melbourne Park, with the main draw from Sunday 17 January. It is free on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now, and every match on every court is on Stan Sport (from $29.99 a month).

56 days to go: qualifying starts on Monday 11 January 2027 and the main draw on Sunday 17 January 2027 (62 days).

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Checked 15 November 2026

Australian Open 2027 at a glance

Opening Week (qualifying)
11 to 16 January 2027
Free on 9Now in 2026
Main draw
17 to 31 January 2027
Round 1 on Sunday 17 January
Women's singles final
Saturday 30 January 2027
Traditionally 7:30pm AEDT
Men's singles final
Sunday 31 January 2027
Traditionally 7:30pm AEDT
Free to air
Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now
Nine holds the rights to 2029
Every court
Stan Sport
From $29.99 a month with Stan

Melbourne Park: Australian Open 2027 · Australian Open 2027 provisional schedule (PDF) · Tennis Australia: Nine rights extension to 2029

Tennis on free TV this week

3 tennis broadcasts are listed on free TV in the next 7 days. From our own TV guide, in your city's local time. TV guide updated Monday 16 November at 1:30 am.

Tomorrow, Tuesday 17 Nov

No tennis listed this day.

Wednesday 18 Nov

No tennis listed this day.

Thursday 19 Nov

No tennis listed this day.

Friday 20 Nov

No tennis listed this day.

Saturday 21 Nov

  • 11:30pmBillie Jean King Cupon 9Gem (stream free on 9Now)

Sunday 22 Nov

No tennis listed this day.

All sport: free sport on TV this week, or every free sport stream. Each day's court-by-court order of play is on ausopen.com.

The summer of tennis 2027: dates and where to watch

The finals in your time zone

Both singles finals traditionally start at 7:30pm in Melbourne. Tennis Australia confirms the times during the tournament, so treat these as expected.

Saturday 30 January 2027

women's singles final

Melbourne7:30pm
Sydney7:30pm
Canberra7:30pm
Hobart7:30pm
Adelaide7:00pm
Brisbane6:30pm
Darwin6:00pm
Perth4:30pm
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Sunday 31 January 2027

men's singles final

Melbourne7:30pm
Sydney7:30pm
Canberra7:30pm
Hobart7:30pm
Adelaide7:00pm
Brisbane6:30pm
Darwin6:00pm
Perth4:30pm
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Free on Nine or every court on Stan Sport

Nine, 9Gem and 9Now: free

In 2026 Nine showed the Open on Channel 9 and 9Gem with more than 500 hours of live coverage, and 9Now streamed every point of every match free, qualifying included. You need a free 9Now account.

Stan Sport: every court

Every match live and on demand, with Centre Court in 4K on eligible plans. $20.00 a month on top of a Stan plan, no lock-in. Stan has no free trial.

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Stan planPlan+ Stan SportTotal a month
Basic with ads1 screen, HD, ads on entertainment$9.99$20.00$29.99checked 28 Oct 2026
Standard2 screens, HD, no ads$17.99$20.00$37.99checked 28 Oct 2026
Premium4 screens, up to 4K, no ads$23.99$20.00$43.99checked 28 Oct 2026

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Time zones during the Open

Melbourne is on daylight saving time (AEDT) in January, like Sydney, Canberra and Hobart. Adelaide is 30 minutes behind, Brisbane one hour, Darwin one and a half hours and Perth three hours. A match that starts at 7pm in Melbourne starts at 7pm in Sydney, 6:30pm in Adelaide, 6pm in Brisbane, 5:30pm in Darwin and 4pm in Perth.

The other Grand Slams in Australian time

Nine and Stan Sport hold all four majors in Australia.

  • Roland-Garros (French Open)

    Paris

    Main draw 23 May to 6 June 2027 (provisional; qualifying from 17 May)

    Free: Selected matches on Nine and 9Now. Every match: Stan Sport.

    Paris is 8 hours behind Sydney in May and June: an 11am start in Paris is 7pm AEST, and night sessions finish after 7am AEST.

    LTA: Roland-Garros 2027 schedule · Nine: Wimbledon remains with Nine

  • Wimbledon

    London

    28 June to 11 July 2027 (the 150th Championships)

    Free: Nine and 9Now. Every match: Stan Sport.

    London is 9 hours behind Sydney in July: an 11am start is 8pm AEST, and the finals at 2pm London start at 11pm AEST.

    Wimbledon · Nine: Wimbledon remains with Nine

  • US Open

    New York

    Late August to mid September 2027 (dates to be published by the USTA)

    Free: About two matches a day on Nine and 9Now (as in 2026). Every match: Stan Sport.

    New York is 14 hours behind Sydney in early September: day sessions start about 1am AEST and night sessions about 9am AEST.

    US Open · Sportcal: Nine adds the US Open

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Australian Open 2027 free to watch?

Yes. Nine holds the free-to-air rights to 2029. In 2026 it showed the tournament on Channel 9 and 9Gem and streamed every point of every match free on 9Now, qualifying included, and Nine says the Open returns on Channel 9, 9Now and Stan Sport in 2027. 9Now needs a free account.

Is the Australian Open on Stan Sport?

Yes. Stan Sport shows every match on every court, live and on demand, with Centre Court in 4K on eligible plans. It costs $20.00 a month on top of a Stan plan, so $29.99 a month with Basic with ads. Stan has no free trial.

Is the Australian Open on Kayo or Foxtel?

No. The Australian Open is on Nine (Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Now) and Stan Sport. Kayo Sports and Foxtel do not have it.

Can I watch the Australian Open in 4K?

On Stan Sport, with Centre Court in 4K on eligible plans in 2026. 4K on Stan needs the Premium plan ($43.99 a month with Stan Sport) and a 4K TV or device. The free broadcast on Nine and 9Now is HD.

When are the Australian Open 2027 finals?

The women's singles final is on Saturday 30 January 2027 and the men's singles final on Sunday 31 January 2027, at Rod Laver Arena. Both traditionally start at 7:30pm in Melbourne (AEDT): 7:30pm in Sydney, Canberra and Hobart, 7pm in Adelaide, 6:30pm in Brisbane, 6pm in Darwin and 4:30pm in Perth.

Where is the Australian Open order of play?

Tennis Australia publishes each day's order of play on ausopen.com the evening before. Our list of tennis on free TV this week shows which channel has which session in your city.

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