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Following the Australian Open from Every Time Zone
The Australian Open starts the Grand Slam year at Melbourne Park in the second half of January, in the heat of the Australian summer. Since 2024 it has begun on a Sunday and lasted 15 days, with 128-player singles draws for men and women and a night session on Rod Laver Arena every evening.
Melbourne sits far ahead of most of the world, and that shapes how fans watch. The first matches begin at 11am local time, which is midnight in London and 7pm the previous evening in New York. The night session starts around 7pm in Melbourne, so it reaches Europe over breakfast and the US East Coast in the small hours.
At home, Nine shows the tournament free-to-air and on 9Now, while Stan Sport carries every court. ESPN leads coverage in the US, with Tennis Channel also showing matches, and TNT Sports with HBO Max has it in Britain and Ireland. Eurosport covers most of continental Europe, SuperSport and DStv Stream take it across Africa, Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV serve India and Pakistan, and beIN Sports with TOD reaches the Gulf and North Africa.
The two weeks before Melbourne count too. Warm-up events in Brisbane, Adelaide and Auckland belong to the ATP Tour and WTA Tour, and their broadcasters often differ from the ones that show the Slam itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is the Australian Open on in the US?
ESPN holds the US rights to the Australian Open and shows it across its channels, with its streaming service covering many more courts than TV can fit. Tennis Channel also has coverage. Because of the time gap, day sessions in Melbourne begin in the American evening and the night matches run through the early hours.
Can I watch the Australian Open for free in Australia?
Yes. Nine shows the tournament free-to-air and streams it on 9Now, so the biggest matches cost nothing to watch at home. If you want to choose any court yourself, Stan Sport carries every match from every court, including the early rounds on the smaller show courts.
How do UK fans watch the Australian Open?
TNT Sports shows the Australian Open to British and Irish viewers, with HBO Max as its streaming partner. Melbourne's day sessions start around midnight UK time, which suits night owls, while the evening matches on Rod Laver Arena arrive around 8am and fit in before work or school.
Where can I watch the Australian Open in India?
Sony Sports Network televises the tournament across India, and SonyLIV streams it on phones and smart TVs. In January, Indian Standard Time trails Melbourne by five and a half hours: first balls at 5:30am and the night session from about 1:30pm.
Is the Australian Open on TV in Africa?
Yes. SuperSport is the Australian Open broadcaster for Nigerians, Kenyans, Ghanaians and South Africans, and DStv Stream carries its Melbourne coverage online. Canal+ Afrique covers many French-speaking countries, and in Egypt and Morocco the rights sit with beIN Sports and TOD.
When does the Australian Open take place?
The Australian Open is played over the second half of January at Melbourne Park. It starts on a Sunday and runs for 15 days, so the women's singles title is decided on the final Saturday and the men's a day later. Qualifying takes place in the week before the main draw.
Which countries show the Australian Open free-to-air?
Besides Nine in Australia, Melbourne's Slam is free on CCTV in China, ServusTV in Austria, SRF, RTS and RSI in Switzerland, FBC TV in Fiji and TDM in Macau. In other countries, coverage comes from a pay sports channel or a streaming plan.
How do Latin American fans watch the Australian Open?
Across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Latin America, ESPN televises the Australian Open and Disney+ streams it. Melbourne's day sessions begin in the evening in Mexico City and São Paulo, and the night session runs through the small hours there.
Can I keep watching the Australian Open while traveling?
Yes, with one extra step. Stan Sport, ESPN and SonyLIV can block streams outside their own country, but connecting through a VPN server in Australia, the US or India restores them. NordVPN holds a steady picture through long night matches, which matters when a five-setter in Melbourne runs past 1am.
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