When to watch the Australian Open 2026 finals
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina: Saturday, Jan. 30 at 3:30 a.m. ET (12:30 a.m. PT)
- Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic: Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3:30 a.m. ET (12:30 a.m. PT)
Where to watch the Australian Open 2026
- The Australian Open 2026 finals will air in the US on ESPN and ESPN Unlimited.
The first Grand Slam of the season reaches its climax this weekend with two high-stakes finals, pairing a generational battle in the men’s draw with a blockbuster hard-court showdown in the women’s championship.
Veteran star Novak Djokovic remains in line for a record-stretching 25th major title after the 38-year-old Serb battled past No. 2 seed Jannik Sinner on Friday in a 4-hour, five-set epic.
Spanish No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, had to overcome severe cramp as well as Germany’s Alexander Zverev to book his place in Sunday’s main event in another thrilling last-four clash, which went all the way.
The women’s finalists both had somewhat more straightforward paths to their showdown on Saturday. The No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka eased past Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3, while No. 5 seed Elena Rybakina also enjoyed a straight-sets win over America’s Jessica Pegula to reach her second Aussie Open final.
The 2026 Australian Open women’s singles final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina takes place on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. AEDT local time in Melbourne. That makes it a 3:30 a.m. ET or 12:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, while the action gets underway for tennis fans in the UK at 8:30 a.m.
The men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, takes place at the same time on the following day (Sunday, Feb. 1).
Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz will be appearing in his first Australian Open final on Sunday.
Livestream the 2026 Australian Open finals in the US
ESPN holds the rights to live coverage of the Australian Open in the US, with coverage split between ESPN and ESPN2. If you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch every match of the tournament via the network’s top-tier streaming offering ESPN Unlimited.
ESPN’s streaming platform now offers two tiers with its new direct-to-consumer setup: ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited. ESPN Select is essentially what ESPN Plus used to be, with the same content available to subscribers, including FA Cup soccer, for $12 a month. If you want full access to ESPN’s networks and services, such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews and ESPN Deportes, as well as all of ESPN Select’s content, then ESPN Unlimited is the way to go. It costs $30 a month.
Livestream the 2026 Australian Open finals in the UK
Tennis fans in the UK will need to subscribe to TNT to watch live action from the first Grand Slam finals of the season.
You can access TNT Sports via Sky Q as part of a TV package, as well as through online streaming options. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus’ library of documentary content.
Livestream the 2026 Australian Open finals in Canada
Canadian tennis fans can watch the action live online via streaming service TSN Plus. Existing TSN cable subscribers can watch at no extra charge using the details of their TV provider.
TSN Plus is a direct-streaming service, boasting exclusive coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$8 a month or CA$80 per year.
Livestream the 2026 Australian Open finals in Australia for free
Tennis fans Down Under can watch live coverage of the Australian Open finals on free-to-air Channel 9. That also means you’ll be able to watch the action online via the network’s streaming service 9Now.
Channel 9’s streaming service 9Now is free to use for viewers in Australia, with dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices, as well as Amazon Fire, plus a wide range of smart TVs.
Pay TV service Stan Sport will also be broadcasting the finals live and on demand in 4K.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month, on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12. It is also worth noting that the streaming service is offering a seven-day free trial. As well as select FA Cup matches, a subscription will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
