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2026 Australian Open Schedule of Play - All the Dates and Rounds in Melbourne

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Last updated: 03 Feb 2025
John Eastwood 03 Feb 2025
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  • The 2026 Australian Open starts on Sunday 18 January
  • Men's singles final will be played on Sunday 1 February
  • The first Grand Slam of the year is played in Melbourne
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Jannik Sinner has won two straight Australian Open titles (Getty)

The 2026 Australian Open schedule of play sees the main draw start on Sunday 18 January. The men's singles final will be played on Sunday 1 February.

The first Grand Slam of the year is played on hard courts at Melbourne Park.

2026 Australian Open Schedule


Day
Date
Events
1 Sunday 18 January 2026 First Round
2 Monday 19 January 2026 First Round
3 Tuesday 20 January 2026 First Round
4 Wednesday 21 January 2026 Second Round
5 Thursday 22 January 2026 Second Round
6 Friday 23 January 2026 Third Round
7 Saturday 24 January 2026 Third Round
8 Sunday 25 January 2026 Fourth Round
9 Monday 26 January 2026 Fourth Round
10 Tuesday 27 January 2026 Quarter-Finals
11 Wednesday 28 January 2026 Quarter-Finals
12 Thursday 29 January 2026 Women’s Semi-Finals
13 Friday 30 January 2026 Men’s Semi-Finals
14 Saturday 30 January 2026 Women’s Final
15 Sunday 1 February 2026 Men’s Final

2026 Australian Open Schedule of Play FAQ

When does 2026 Australian Open start?

The 2026 Australian Open main draw starts on Sunday 18 January.

When is 2026 Australian Open being played?

The 2026 Australian Open is being played from Sunday 18 January to Sunday 1 February.

When is the 2026 Australian Open men's singles final?

The 2026 Australian Open men's singles final will be played on Sunday 1 February.

Where is Australian Open played?

The Australian Open is played at Melbourne Park in Victoria, Australia.

When are the 2026 Australian Open qualifiers being played?

The 2026 Australian Open qualifiers are being played from Friday 9 January to Sunday 11 January.

                                                                

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