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