Some of the world's best players battle it out at the beautiful Kooyong Classic after the tournament wasn't held in 2025.
The likes of Nick Kyrgios, Alexander Zverev and Donna Vekic will play exhibition matches against other top players.
Will the players get the preparation they want for the Australian Open?
AllSportsPeople has all the details on the Kooyong Classic.
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How to watch Kooyong Classic 2026 -TV channel, live stream
You can watch the Kooyong Classic on free-to-air television via SBS and SBS HD.
The tournament can also be streamed for free via the SBS On Demand app.
When is the Kooyong Classic 2026?
The Kooyong Classic will commence on Tuesday, January 13 and finish on Thursday, January 15.
It will be played at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Kooyong, Melbourne.
Kooyong Classic 2026 confirmed field
Men
- Alexander Zverev
- Nick Kyrgios
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Alexander Bublik
- Karen Khachanov
- Frances Tiafoe
- Flavio Cobolli
- Learner Tien
- Matteo Berrettini
- Marin Cilic
- Zhang Zhizen
- Bu Yunchaokete
- Denis Shapovalov
Women
- Daniela Hantuchova
- Donna Vekic
- Alexandra Eala
- Priscilla Hon
Kooyong Classic 2026 schedule
Day 1 - Tuesday, January 13
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Court | Result |
| Tue. Jan 13 | 10:30 AM | Donna Vekic (CRO) vs. Priscilla Hon (AUS) | CC | |
| Tue. Jan 13 | Followed by | Learner Tien (USA) vs. Matteo Berrettini (ITA) | CC | |
| Tue. Jan 13 | Followed by | Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs. Zhizen Zhang (CHN) | CC | |
| Tue. Jan 13 | Followed by | Karen Khachanov vs. Frances Tiafoe (USA) | CC |