The Australian Open 2027 schedule runs from January 11 to 31 at Melbourne Park. The main draw starts on Sunday, January 17, and the singles finals are on Saturday, January 30 (women) and Sunday, January 31 (men).
In the US, every day of play starts the evening before. The first main-draw matches begin at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 16.
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In This Article
- 01Australian Open 2027 Key Dates
- 02Australian Open 2027 Schedule by Round: Singles
- 03What Time Does the Australian Open Start Each Day?
- 04Australian Open Opening Week and Qualifying
- 05Australian Open 2027 Doubles and Mixed Doubles Schedule
- 06Wheelchair, Junior and Legends Schedule
- 07Australian Open Finals Weekend 2027
- 08FAQ About the Australian Open 2027 Schedule
Australian Open 2027 Key Dates
| Event | Melbourne date | US start (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Week and qualifying begin | Monday, January 11 | Sunday, January 10, evening |
| Main draw first round | Sunday, January 17 | Saturday, January 16, 7:00 PM |
| Quarterfinals | Tuesday, January 26 and Wednesday, January 27 | Evenings of January 25 and 26 |
| Women’s semifinals | Thursday, January 28 | Wednesday, January 27, evening |
| Men’s semifinals | Friday, January 29 | Thursday, January 28, evening |
| Women’s final | Saturday, January 30, 7:30 PM | Saturday, January 30, 3:30 AM |
| Men’s final | Sunday, January 31, 7:30 PM | Sunday, January 31, 3:30 AM |
Dates from the official AO 2027 provisional schedule (August 2026 version), checked on November 8, 2026. Tennis Australia says match dates can change.
Australian Open 2027 Schedule by Round: Singles
The singles draws follow the same path until the quarterfinals. The women then play their semifinals and final a day before the men.
| Round | Men’s singles | Women’s singles |
|---|---|---|
| First round | January 17 to 19 | January 17 to 19 |
| Second round | January 20 and 21 | January 20 and 21 |
| Third round | January 22 and 23 | January 22 and 23 |
| Fourth round | January 24 and 25 | January 24 and 25 |
| Quarterfinals | January 26 and 27 | January 26 and 27 |
| Semifinals | Friday, January 29 | Thursday, January 28 |
| Final | Sunday, January 31 | Saturday, January 30 |
All dates are Melbourne dates. The first round now takes three days because the Australian Open moved to a Sunday start, which spreads 64 men’s and 64 women’s matches over more sessions.
What Time Does the Australian Open Start Each Day?
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New York and 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles in January. That puts most live tennis in the US evening and overnight.
| Session | Melbourne | New York (ET) | Los Angeles (PT) | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day session | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (day before) | 4:00 PM (day before) | 12:00 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 the evening before. On TV in the US, ESPN covers the evening sessions live; see how to watch the Australian Open for every channel.
Australian Open Opening Week and Qualifying
Opening Week runs from Monday, January 11, to Saturday, January 16. It is the most affordable time to visit Melbourne Park, with qualifying, open practice sessions and the AO 1 Point Slam.
| Qualifying round | Date |
|---|---|
| Qualifying first round | Monday, January 11 and Tuesday, January 12 |
| Qualifying second round | Wednesday, January 13 |
| Qualifying third round | Thursday, January 14 |
The 16 men and 16 women who win three qualifying matches join the main draw on January 17.
Australian Open 2027 Doubles and Mixed Doubles Schedule
| Round | Men’s doubles | Women’s doubles | Mixed doubles |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | January 19 to 21 | January 19 to 21 | January 21 to 23 |
| Second round | January 22 and 23 | January 22 and 23 | January 24 and 25 |
| Third round | January 24 and 25 | January 24 and 25 | No third round |
| Quarterfinals | January 26 and 27 | January 26 and 27 | Tuesday, January 26 |
| Semifinals | Thursday, January 28 | Friday, January 29 | Wednesday, January 27 |
| Final | January 29 or 30 | Saturday, January 30 | January 29 or 30 |
The men’s doubles and mixed doubles finals swap between Friday and Saturday depending on results, so check the order of play that week.
Wheelchair, Junior and Legends Schedule
| Event | Dates | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair singles (men, women, quads) | January 25 to 30 | Saturday, January 30 |
| Wheelchair doubles | January 27 to 29 | Friday, January 29 |
| Junior boys’ and girls’ singles | January 23 to 31 | Sunday, January 31 |
| Junior boys’ and girls’ doubles | January 24 to 30 | Saturday, January 30 |
| Legends matches | January 26 to 30 | Saturday, January 30 |
Australian Open Finals Weekend 2027
Both singles finals are evening matches on Rod Laver Arena. The women’s final starts at 7:30 PM on Saturday, January 30, and the men’s final at 7:30 PM on Sunday, January 31, Melbourne time.
In the US that is 3:30 AM ET (12:30 AM PT) on the same Saturday and Sunday, live on ESPN. In Europe, both finals fall on weekend mornings: 8:30 AM in London and 9:30 AM in Rome, Madrid and Berlin.
FAQ About the Australian Open 2027 Schedule
Is the Australian Open 2027 schedule final?
No. Tennis Australia publishes it as a provisional schedule and says match dates can change. Rain rarely stops play on the main courts, because Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena all have roofs.
How many days does the Australian Open last?
Three weeks in total: six days of Opening Week, then 15 days of main-draw play from January 17 to 31.
When is the Australian Open order of play released?
The order of play for each day is published the evening before. Our order of play page shows it in your own time zone.
Where is the Australian Open played?
At Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on hard courts. The main stadium is Rod Laver Arena.
That is the full Australian Open 2027 schedule, from qualifying on January 11 to the men’s final on January 31. For results as they happen, follow Australian Open scores.