Grand slam tennis is back for another Australian summer.
The draws are set and the world’s best players have descended on Melbourne Park for this year’s Australian Open.
With 15 days of action to look forward to there will be storylines everywhere you look across both the men’s and women’s draws with plenty of free-to-air coverage to enjoy, day and night.
AllSportsPeople provides all the broadcast details you need to watch the 2026 Australian Open unfold on free-to-air TV in Australia.
Watch every match of the Australian Open ad-free with centre court in 4K on Stan Sport
What TV channel is the tennis on? Australian Open free-to-air guide
The Nine Network is the free-to-air home of the Australian Open in 2026.
All live free-to-air action will be shown on Channel 9 and 9Gem together with comprehensive free streaming coverage on 9Now.
As always, broadcast schedules will be determined on a daily basis but matches involving Australians and other notable players will typically receive free-to-air priority.
Channel 9 will serve as the main broadcast channel with 9Gem also providing day-long coverage.
What time does coverage start at the Australian Open?
In the opening week at Melbourne Park, Nine’s coverage will begin at 10:00 am (AEDT) with the on-court action scheduled to begin daily at 11:00 am (AEDT).
Play in the feature night sessions is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm (AEDT).
For Smart TVs without aerial or digital signals, the Australian Open can also be streamed free via 9Now.
Australian Open live streaming on Stan Sport
Aussie fans can also watch this year’s Australian Open on the subscription service Stan Sport.
In 2026 every match will be streamed live and on demand in 4K, making it the perfect choice for dedicated tennis fans who want uninterrupted coverage.
Stan Sport will also feature tournament shoulder programming including the magazine-style show Grand Slam Daily streaming every morning.
