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Australian Open 2027
The 2027 Australian Open runs from 11 to 31 January at Melbourne Park. The first six days are Opening Week (11–16 January): qualifying, open practice, the AO 1 Point Slam, the Opening Ceremony and AO LIVE concerts. The main draw starts on the 17th, with the women’s final on the 30th and the men’s final on the 31st. The 2026 tournament drew more than 1.3 million visits.
During Opening Week, 11–16 January, the outside courts host qualifying: lose once and you are out, win three in a row and you are in the main draw. On the practice courts, professionals drill serves and baselines again and again, a fence away from you.
The same week brings the AO 1 Point Slam, the Opening Ceremony, AO LIVE concerts at TOPCOURT and Kids Tennis Day; almost 220,000 people came to Opening Week in 2026.
The main draw starts on 17 January, and in the early rounds dozens of matches a day run at once across the courts; with a ground pass you can wander between them and follow the styles you like.
After dark, Rod Laver Arena opens its night session: settle in for a whole match and watch players adjust as the score swings back and forth.
The women’s final is on the evening of Saturday 30 January and the men’s final on Sunday 31 January, both in Rod Laver Arena.
In 2026 the two top seeds, Alcaraz and Sabalenka, both made it all the way to the final; three weeks of tennis come down to these two nights.
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A ground pass does not guarantee entry to the main arenas; a seat in Rod Laver, Margaret Court or John Cain Arena is a separate reserved ticket.
Practice and qualifying players follow the day’s schedule, and the entry list is confirmed only before the event.
Semifinal and final tickets cost much more; the men’s final starts at AUD 1,249.
January is summer in Melbourne, and most outside courts are open to the sky.
For assigned seating or multiple venues, check the official plan for the specific session before purchase.
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Opening Week 11–16 January, gates 9:30am; main draw from 17 January, gates 9am daily, Rod Laver Arena day session 11:30am and night session 6:45pm; women’s final 30 January and men’s final 31 January, both at 7pm.
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Each ticket is valid only for the date and session on it. A ground pass gets you into the park and the outside courts but does not guarantee entry to the main arenas, which need a reserved seat.
Starting prices AUD 10–1,249
Accessible seating, companion policies and assistance vary by venue or ticket type; confirm with the organiser before purchase.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Only confirmed dates, competition formats or admission details for this edition are used. Unannounced competitors, exhibitors, films and guests are not promised to appear.
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