How to watch Australian Open 2026 - Live and Free
The 2026 Australian Open is here!
This page contains all the information you need to watch the 2026 Australian Open tennis action on Nine, with a comprehensive list of ways you can tune in and stay updated.
Wide World of Sports gives you the full breakdown ahead of the tournament.
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Australian Open 2026 start date
The Australian Open runs from January 18 to February 1, 2026.
Here is a broadcast schedule of each day:
- The pre-show program starts at 10:00am
- The day session matches run from 11:00am to 6:00pm
- The night session matches run from 7:00pm to around midnight, or whenever the final match of that day completes.
The broadcast schedule is subject to change as we head into the finals for the Australian Open.
You can find a detailed schedule of fixtures and results on Wide World of Sports.
How to Watch AO on TV - live and free with Nine
You can tune into Channel 9 (channel 90), 9Gem (channel 92) and 9Go! (channel 93) to see the main matches being broadcast on television. This is subject to change as we head into the finals. Please note that the Channel 9 broadcast of AO will also move to 9Go! during 9News from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
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How to Stream the AO - live and free on 9Now
Throughout AO26, fans will have the ability to watch every point of every match, at any time live and free on the device of their choosing in standard resolution on 9Now. The broadcast on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Go! is available in full HD.
9Now will bring you every match of the main draw, the Junior Girls and Boys Championships, the Wheelchair Championships, the Junior Wheelchair Championships, the Asia Pacific Elite 14 and Under and both the AO26 Deaf and Intellectual Disability Championships.
How to live stream AO free on 9Now and smart devices
Every match at the 2026 Australian Open is accessible via 9Now for free.
Users will need to login or create a free Nine Account to access the streams.
The 9Now app supports live streaming on the following platforms:
Desktop
Web – Check which web browsers are supported here.
Phone and Tablet
For iPad or iPhone, you need iOS 12+
For Android tablets or phones you need 5.0+
Chromecast to your TV
Connected TV
Apple TV 4th generation, or older models can Airplay from iPad or iPhone
Fetch TV
Sony Android TV
TCL Android TV
Nvidia Shield connected devices
Vodafone TV
Kogan TVs
LG TVs (2018+)
Samsung TVs (2018+)
Amazon Fire TV
Foxtel iQ
Hisense (U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 and U9)
Roku
To check if the 9Now app can be accessed on your device, please visit 9Now's ways to watch.
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How to watch AO highlights
You can find all the AO video highlights by following the Wide World of Sports daily live blog, visiting our video highlights page or on demand and free via 9Now.
On 9Now, you can watch match highlights of every Australian competitor, as well as Daily Top Moments videos featuring the best action from across the courts. You can also catch daily programs including The Morning Serve, providing your guide to the day's play, and The Hundred AO Edition.
For AO26, all international match highlights will be available to stream on Stan Sport.
How to watch AO match replays
Australian Open full match replays, as well as mini matches are available on demand on Stan Sport.
Australian Open full match replays of the Men's and Women's Singles final will be available both on 9Now and Stan Sport.
How to watch the Australian Open Women's Final
The Australian Open Women's singles final will take place on Saturday, January 31. You can watch this live and free on Channel 9, 9Now and on demand via 9Now and Stan Sport.
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How to watch Australian Open Men's Final
The Australian Open men's singles final will take place on Sunday, February 1. You can watch this live and free on Channel 9, 9Now and on demand via 9Now and Stan Sport.
How to check AO live scores & results
The Wide World of Sports AO match centre brings you all the latest tennis scores and results.
Daily live blog coverage on Wide World of Sports
Go to the Wide World of Sports Australian Open hub to find the daily live blog, scores, latest headlines and news on the AO.
International viewers
For our international viewers, the Wide World of Sports YouTube channel will be the best place to follow all the latest video highlights and replays. For live, play-by-play updates, be sure to follow our daily live blog.
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Stan Sport
The only place to watch every match of AO26 live and on demand with Centre Court in 4K is on Stan Sport. Minis and highlights will also be available to stream on demand for every match throughout the tournament. For the latest news and biggest storylines from Melbourne Park, fans can enjoy Grand Slam Daily hosted by Chris Stubbs every morning throughout the tournament, exclusively on Stan Sport.
Summer of Tennis Live Sites
Watch AO26 and cheer with friends at the Summer of Tennis live sites around Australia.
AO26 by the Harbour at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Dates: January 18 - February 1
Watch live and free on the big screen with Channel 9.
From Thursday January 29 to Sunday February 1, visitors can enjoy free access to POP Tennis and Pickleball courts as well as free coaching 11am - 1pm daily thanks to Tennis Australia. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Plus, keep an eye out during the Finals Weekend for the free lemonade stand, thanks to Channel 9 and Stan Sport.
AO26 by the River at South Bank, Brisbane
Dates: January 23 - February 1
The riverside comes alive with AO26 on the big screen thanks to Channel 9. Enjoy free interactive POP Tennis and Pickleball courts, thanks to Tennis Australia. All ages and abilities are welcome.
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Summer of Tennis at Fed Square, Melbourne
Dates: January 18 - February 1
Head down to the Main Square to watch the Summer of Tennis live and free on the big screen.
Summer of Tennis at Westfield with Channel 9 (Select Centres nationally)
Dates: January 18 - February 1
These Westfield centres are serving up a Summer of Tennis fan zone, with tennis-themed events and activities.
NSW
Westfield Burwood, Hornsby, Mt Druitt, Warringah and Bondi
VIC
Westfield Plenty Valley, Fountain Gate, Knox and Southland
QLD
Westfield Carindale, Coomera and Mt Gravatt
SA
Westfield Tea Tree Plaza
WA
Westfield Carousel and Whitford
ACT
Westfield Belconnen and Woden
