Here is how to watch Australian Open 2027 in the US: every match is on ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN app, with every court streaming on ESPN Unlimited. The tournament runs from January 11 to 31 at Melbourne Park.
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New York, so day play starts at 7:00 PM ET the evening before. The first main-draw matches begin at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 16.
Outside the US? Every major country, from Canada and the UK to Italy, Spain and Germany, is covered below.
In This Article
- 01Where to Watch the Australian Open: Quick Guide
- 02How to Watch the Australian Open in the US
- 03How to Watch the Australian Open in Canada
- 04How to Watch the Australian Open in the UK and Ireland
- 05How to Watch the Australian Open in Australia
- 06How to Watch the Australian Open in Italy
- 07How to Watch the Australian Open in Spain
- 08How to Watch the Australian Open in Germany and Austria
- 09How to Watch the Australian Open in Latin America
- 10How to Watch the Australian Open in India
- 11Where to Watch the Australian Open in Other Countries
- 12Australian Open TV Schedule: Start Times in ET
- 13How to Watch the Australian Open Final
- 14Can You Watch the Australian Open for Free?
- 15FAQ About How to Watch Australian Open
Where to Watch the Australian Open: Quick Guide
| Country | TV channel | Streaming (every match) | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited) | No |
| Canada | TSN, RDS (French) | TSN+ | No |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | TNT Sports | HBO Max (TNT Sports plan) | Highlights only |
| Australia | Nine | Stan Sport | Yes, Nine and 9Now |
| Italy | Eurosport 1 and 2 | HBO Max, discovery+, DAZN, TimVision | No |
| Spain | Eurosport | HBO Max, discovery+ | No |
| Germany | Eurosport 1 (free), Eurosport 2 | HBO Max, discovery+ | Yes, Eurosport 1 |
| Austria | PULS 4 (free, from 2027), Eurosport | Joyn, HBO Max | Yes, PULS 4 |
| Brazil, Argentina, Mexico | ESPN channels | Disney+ (plan with ESPN) | No |
| India | Sony Sports Network | Sony LIV | No |
TV rights were checked against broadcaster announcements on November 8, 2026. ESPN holds the North American rights and Warner Bros. Discovery the European rights through 2031; Nine holds Australia through 2029.
How to Watch the Australian Open in the US
ESPN has shown the Australian Open in the US since 1984 and holds the rights through 2031. In 2026 it carried more than 260 hours of live coverage, with every match from all 15 courts in the ESPN app.
- ESPN and ESPN2: the main TV coverage, mostly from 7:00 PM ET into the early morning.
- ESPN Deportes: Spanish-language coverage of the same matches.
- ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited: every court, every match, plus replays. No cable needed.
- Cable or satellite: sign in to the ESPN app with your TV provider to stream at no extra cost.
- Live TV services: Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV carry ESPN and ESPN2.
In 2026, ESPN also showed selected first-day coverage on Disney+ for eligible subscribers. ESPN publishes its full TV schedule shortly before the tournament.
How to Watch the Australian Open in Canada
TSN shows the Australian Open in English across its TV channels, and TSN+ streams it without cable. Cable subscribers with TSN can stream at no extra charge by signing in with their provider. French-language coverage is on RDS.
Canada shares the US time zones, so day play starts at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) the evening before.
How to Watch the Australian Open in the UK and Ireland
TNT Sports has every match in the UK and Ireland. Since 2026, TNT Sports streams through HBO Max, which replaced discovery+ as its streaming home. You can also get TNT Sports through Sky, Virgin Media and other TV providers.
The Australian Open is not on the BBC or ITV. Free-to-air highlights aired on Quest in 2026. Day play starts at midnight UK time, and both singles finals start at 8:30 AM.
How to Watch the Australian Open in Australia
Nine is the home of the Australian Open through 2029, and it is the easiest place in the world to watch for free. The main matches are on the 9Network and stream free on 9Now with a free Nine account.
For every court, including the outside courts and qualifying, Stan Sport carries the full tournament as a paid add-on to Stan.
How to Watch the Australian Open in Italy
Warner Bros. Discovery has the Australian Open in Italy. The top matches are on Eurosport 1, Italian players are usually on Eurosport 2, and every match streams on HBO Max with the Sport add-on and on discovery+.
The Eurosport channels are also available through DAZN, TimVision and Prime Video Channels. The Australian Open is no longer on Sky in Italy. In 2026, WBD also showed a Jannik Sinner semifinal free-to-air.
How to Watch the Australian Open in Spain
In Spain, the Australian Open is on Eurosport, and every match streams on HBO Max and discovery+. Carlos Alcaraz matches are the main draw for Spanish viewers, usually scheduled in the Melbourne evening session.
Day play starts at 1:00 AM in Spain, and the singles finals start at 9:30 AM.
How to Watch the Australian Open in Germany and Austria
Germany has one of the best free options in Europe: Eurosport 1 is a free TV channel and shows a wide range of matches, including the singles finals. It also streams free on Joyn. Eurosport 2 is pay TV, and HBO Max and discovery+ stream every match.
In Austria, PULS 4 holds the free-TV rights from 2027, with streaming on Joyn. Every match is also on HBO Max.
How to Watch the Australian Open in Latin America
ESPN holds the rights across Latin America, including Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. The main matches air on the ESPN channels, and every match streams on Disney+ with a plan that includes ESPN.
Melbourne is 14 hours ahead of Brazil in January, so play starts in the evening or overnight.
How to Watch the Australian Open in India
Sony Sports Network has the Australian Open in India through 2028, with streaming on Sony LIV. Melbourne is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India, so day play starts at 5:30 AM IST and night sessions at 1:30 PM IST.
Where to Watch the Australian Open in Other Countries
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| France and the rest of Europe | Eurosport, HBO Max |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| South Korea | TVING |
| Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
Australian Open TV Schedule: Start Times in ET
| Session | Melbourne | New York (ET) | Los Angeles (PT) | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside courts | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (day before) | 4:00 PM (day before) | 12:00 AM |
| Show courts | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (day before) | 5:00 PM (day before) | 1:00 AM |
| Night session | 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Singles finals | 7:30 PM | 3:30 AM | 12:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
Exact match times are set each evening. Check the order of play for today’s courts, or follow Australian Open scores during play.
How to Watch the Australian Open Final
The women’s singles final is on Saturday, January 30, and the men’s singles final is on Sunday, January 31, 2027. Both start at 7:30 PM in Melbourne: 3:30 AM ET in the US, 8:30 AM in London and 9:30 AM in Rome, Madrid and Berlin.
Both finals air live on ESPN in the US, Nine in Australia, TNT Sports in the UK and Eurosport across Europe, including free on Eurosport 1 in Germany.
Can You Watch the Australian Open for Free?
- Australia: yes, on Nine and 9Now.
- Germany: yes, many matches on Eurosport 1 and Joyn.
- Austria: yes, on PULS 4 from 2027.
- UK: highlights only.
- US, Canada, Italy, Spain, Latin America and India: no, a paid TV or streaming plan is needed.
FAQ About How to Watch Australian Open
What time does the Australian Open 2027 start in the US?
The first main-draw matches start at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 16, 2027, which is Sunday morning in Melbourne.
Is the Australian Open on ESPN+?
ESPN’s streaming coverage is in the ESPN app. The ESPN Unlimited plan includes every match on every court, including the outside courts that used to stream on ESPN+.
Can I watch the Australian Open in Spanish in the US?
Yes. ESPN Deportes carries Spanish-language coverage of the Australian Open.
What channel is the Australian Open on in Canada?
TSN in English, with streaming on TSN+, and RDS in French.
Is the Australian Open on the BBC?
No. In the UK and Ireland it is on TNT Sports, streaming on HBO Max.
Where can I stream every court?
The ESPN app in the US, TSN+ in Canada, Stan Sport in Australia, HBO Max or discovery+ in Europe and Disney+ in Latin America carry every court.
That is how to watch Australian Open 2027 in every major market: ESPN in the US, and the official rights holder everywhere else. For dates and rounds, see the full Australian Open 2027 schedule.