Two weeks of pure tennis. In Melbourne it’s about the first Grand Slam of the year. All important information about the event can be found here.
Melbourne – The Australian Open 2026 is coming up. The first Grand Slam trophy of the year will be played from January 18th to February 1st, 2026. This means: two weeks of top-class sport offered to tennis fans. And for the most part it’s like a breakfast buffet. The reason for this: the time difference.
The time difference between Germany and Melbourne is currently ten hours. Since the games on the 35 (!) pitches in Melbourne Park start at 11 a.m. local time, things get down to business in the middle of the German night. But: Of course, the blockbusters only start in the later hours – and thus extend into the late morning to midday hours in this country. All important information at a glance.
Who will broadcast the Australian Open 2026?
For years, Eurosport has been the home broadcaster when it comes to the Australian Open. This means: The tournament can be followed on free TV. You can choose between different matches on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2. The station can also be received via the streaming service DAZN. Good news for tennis fans: Eurosport still holds the rights to the Australian Open until 2031.
Is the Australian Open 2026 available in a (free) live stream?
In addition to the free TV offering, Eurosport also offers live streams. But only from selected games. If you want access to all courts, you have to take out your wallet. This is possible with a subscription via discovery+. This is available at a manageable price, as the membership, which can be canceled monthly, only costs 3.99 euros.
The prize money at the Australian Open 2026?
This year a magical mark will be broken: the 100 million dollars. However, at least a little limiting: they are Australian dollars. The total prize money is AUD 111.5 million, which is equivalent to around 64 million euros. Last year it was AUD 96.5 million (approx. 55 million euros) – an increase of around 16 percent.
Who are the defending champions at the Australian Open 2026?
Defending men’s champion is Jannik Sinner. The Italian defeated Alexander Zverev 3-0 in a pretty clear final. This year too, Sinner – together with Carlos Alcaraz – is the top favorite. In the women’s race, the top favorite had to be surprisingly congratulated in the 2025 final; Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) lost out to Madison Keys (USA). (rele)
