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2027 Australian Open Schedule of Play - All the Key Dates and Rounds in Melbourne

john-eastwood
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Last updated: Wed 23 Sep 2026 13:11
The 2027 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, will take place at Melbourne Park from Sunday, 17 January to Sunday, 31 January. The tournament kicks off with three days of first round matches, followed by successive rounds leading up to the women's final on 30 January and the men's final on 31 January. Qualifiers are scheduled from 8-10 January. Fans can expect all top tennis players in action for two thrilling weeks in Melbourne.
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  • The 2027 Australian Open starts on 17 January
  • Men's final will be played on Sunday 31 January
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The Australian Open finals are played in Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park (Getty)

The 2027 Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year with all the top players in tennis competing in at Melbourne Park.

The schedule of play sees the main draw start on Sunday 17 January and concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday 31 January.

2027 Australian Open Schedule


DayDateRounds
1 Sunday 17 January 2027 First Round
2 Monday 18 January 2027 First Round
3 Tuesday 19 January 2027 First Round
4 Wednesday 20 January 2027 Second Round
5 Thursday 21 January 2027 Second Round
6 Friday 22 January 2027 Third Round
7 Saturday 23 January 2027 Third Round
8 Sunday 24 January 2027 Fourth Round
9 Monday 25 January 2027 Fourth Round
10 Tuesday 26 January 2027 Quarter-Finals
11 Wednesday 27 January 2027 Quarter-Finals
12 Thursday 28 January 2027 Women’s Semi-Finals
13 Friday 29 January 2027 Men’s Semi-Finals
14 Saturday 30 January 2027 Women’s Final
15 Sunday 31 January 2027 Men’s Final

2027 Australian Open Schedule of Play FAQ

  • When does 2027 Australian Open start?

    The 2027 Australian Open main draw starts on Sunday 17 January.

  • When is 2027 Australian Open being played?

    The 2027 Australian Open is being played from Sunday 17 January to Sunday 31 January.

  • When is the 2027 Australian Open men's singles final?

    The 2027 Australian Open men's singles final will be played on Sunday 31 January.

  • Where is Australian Open played?

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

  • When are the 2027 Australian Open qualifiers being played?

    The 2027 Australian Open qualifiers are being played from Friday 8 January to Sunday 10 January.

                                                                
john-eastwood
John Eastwood

Sports Editor • 20+ years betting experience

Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.


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