The Australian summer of tennis heats up in early January with the Brisbane International commencing.
Several big-name stars will be competing including world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina and 2025 Australian Open winner Madison Keys.
Nick Kyrgios is expected to compete after being handed a wildcard for the men's event.
AllSportsPeople explains how you can watch the Brisbane International.
NOTE: BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL QUALIFYING IS NOT BROADCAST - ONLY FROM FIRST ROUND
How to watch the Brisbane International 2026 in Australia
TV Channel
You can watch the Brisbane International on free-to-air via 9Go.
Coverage starts at 12pm (AEDT) on Sunday, January 4.
Live Stream
You can live stream every match of the Brisbane International for free on Channel 9's streaming service 9NOW.
Every match is also available to stream on Stan Sport.
When is the Brisbane International 2026?
The Brisbane International commences with the first round of singles on Sunday, January 4 and is wrapped up with the men's and women's finals on Sunday, January 11.
Qualifying will be played on Friday, January 2 and Saturday January 3.
Brisbane International 2026 schedule, draw
The order of play for qualifying and first round will be revealed closer to the start of the event.
| Date | Start Time (AEDT) | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. Jan. 2 | 11:00 AM | Qualifying |
| Sat. Jan. 3 | 11:00 AM | Qualifying |
| Sun. Jan. 4 | 12:00 PM | Qualifying/First Round Singles |
| Mon. Jan. 5 | 12:00 PM | First Round Singles |
| Mon. Jan. 5 | 7:30 PM | First Round Singles |
| Tue. Jan. 6 | 12:00 PM | First Round/Second Round Singles |
| Tue. Jan. 6 | 7:30 PM | Second Round Singles |
| Wed. Jan. 7 | 12:00 PM | Second Round Singles |
| Wed. Jan. 7 | 7:30 PM | Second Round Singles |
| Thu. Jan. 8 | 12:00 PM | Second Round/Third Round Singles |
| Thu. Jan. 8 | 7:30 PM | Third Round Singles |
| Fri. Jan. 9 | 12:00 PM | Men's & Women's Quarterfinals |
| Fri. Jan. 9 | 7:30 PM | Men's & Women's Quarterfinals |
| Sat. Jan. 10 | 12:00 PM | Women's Singles Semifinals & Men's Singles Semifinal |
| Sat. Jan. 10 | 7:30 PM | Men's Singles Semifinal |
| Sun. Jan. 11 | 3:00 PM | Men's & Women's Singles Final |