Australian Open 2027 at a Glance
| Dates | January 11 to 31, 2027 (main draw from January 17) |
| First match in the US | Saturday, January 16, 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia |
| Surface | Hard court |
| Women’s final | Saturday, January 30 |
| Men’s final | Sunday, January 31 |
| Defending champions | Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina |
| US TV | ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN app |
| 2026 prize pool | A$111.5 million, a tournament record |
The Australian Open 2027 is the first Grand Slam of the tennis year. Opening Week with qualifying starts on January 11, and the main draw begins on Sunday, January 17. See the full schedule for every round.
Who Are the Defending Australian Open Champions?
Carlos Alcaraz won the 2026 men’s title, beating Novak Djokovic to complete the career Grand Slam. Elena Rybakina won the women’s title over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Every past champion is on our winners page.
How Can I Watch the Australian Open 2027?
In the US, every match is on ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited. Day play starts at 7:00 PM ET the evening before. For Canada, the UK, Australia and Europe, see how to watch the Australian Open.