It's the week before the main event but there is still quality tennis to be played in Australian Open qualifying.
A total of 16 men and women will reach the main singles draw via qualifying over the next few days.
Can the likes of Bernard Tomic and Olivia Gadecki make it through?
AllSportsPeople explains how you can watch Australian Open qualifying.
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How to watch Australian Open qualifying 2026
Live stream
Australian Open qualifying is exclusively broadcast on stream via 9NOW.
Stan Sport also has Australian Open rights but is not showing qualifying.
TV channel
The Australian Open qualifying is not being shown on any TV channels.
You can stream 9NOW via your television however.
Australian Open qualifying schedule: When does it finish?
The 2026 qualifying tournament for the Australian Open is taking place over four days.
Beginning on Monday, January 12, it wraps up on Thursday, January 15.
| Qualifying Round 1 | Jan. 12-13 |
| Qualifying Round 2 | Jan. 14 |
| Qualifying Round 3 | Jan. 15 |
Where is Australian Open qualifying held?
Qualifying for the Australian Open was held at the same venue as the main tournament – Melbourne Park.
With 33 hard courts, the venue comfortably boasts the capacity to host qualifying.
How many players can make the Australian Open via qualifying?
A total of 16 players – in both the women's and men's singles – can claim a spot in the Australian Open main draw through the qualification tournament.
A full singles draw comprises 128 players – 104 through rankings, 16 qualifiers and eight wildcards.