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Australian Open 2027: dates, broadcast and everything you need to know
In short
The Australian Open 2027 is planned for 11 to 31 January, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, the first Grand Slam of the year, played on hardcourt. Broadcasting in Belgium runs on the pay channel Eurosport (discovery+/Max), Sporza covers news and results only. Novak Djokovic (10 titles) and Margaret Court (11 titles) hold the all-time records, while Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are the most recent champions.
What is the Australian Open
The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis, and the first of the calendar year. It's held every year at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, and like the US Open it's played on hardcourt, unlike the clay of Roland Garros or the grass of Wimbledon.
Both the men's and women's draws feature 128 players competing for the title in a single-elimination format. Men play best-of-5 sets, women best-of-3. For the full breakdown of the rounds, see the page on the Australian Open schedule.
Dates and location for 2027
The Australian Open 2027 is planned for 11 to 31 January 2027, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne. The main draw begins on Sunday 17 January, the women's final is scheduled for Saturday 30 January and the men's final for Sunday 31 January 2027. These are planned dates; check the official Australian Open website closer to the tournament for the confirmed schedule.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 - 31 January 2027 (planning dates) |
| Location | Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia |
| Surface | Hardcourt - the first Grand Slam of the calendar year |
Where to watch the Australian Open
In Belgium, broadcast rights for the Australian Open belong to Eurosport, exclusively since 2017, with a contract running through 2031. Streaming is available via discovery+ and/or Max. Sporza (VRT) covers news and results, but doesn't hold live broadcast rights. Napoleon Sports itself doesn't broadcast video, but does show a live scoreboard for both draws. Find the full overview on the page about where to watch the Australian Open.
Good to know: a Sporza news piece about a result is not a broadcast right. Rights to the matches themselves sit with the pay channel Eurosport, not the public broadcaster.
The time difference with Australia
Melbourne is nine to eleven hours ahead of Belgium, depending on daylight saving. That means many matches are played overnight or early in the morning, Belgian time. Find out more about what that means for following the action live on the page about Australian Open results.
Hardcourt, roofs and the heat policy
The Australian Open is played on hardcourt, a surface that's faster than the clay courts of Roland Garros but slower than the grass of Wimbledon. The main court, Rod Laver Arena, and Margaret Court Arena both have a retractable roof. Melbourne can see extreme heat in January, for which the tournament runs its own Extreme Heat Policy. Find more details on the page about the schedule and tournament structure.
The Australian Open within the Grand Slam season
The Australian Open is the first of the four Grand Slams on the tennis calendar, followed by Roland Garros in May-June, Wimbledon in June-July and the US Open in August-September. Because it opens the season after a short winter break, it often gives the first indication of who's arrived well prepared. Players who finished the previous season strongly sometimes have to rebuild that momentum after a few weeks off.
Records and the most recent champions
Among the men, Novak Djokovic is the outright record holder at the Australian Open with 10 titles. Among the women, Margaret Court leads with 11 titles, some won before the Open Era; for the Open Era specifically, the record belongs to Serena Williams with 7 titles.
At the most recent edition, the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz won his first title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, completing the career Grand Slam as the youngest man ever to do so. Among the women, Elena Rybakina won her second Grand Slam title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka. For the full roll of honour, see the page on Australian Open champions through history.
| Name | Status | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | All-time record, men | 10 |
| Margaret Court | All-time record, women | 11 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | Men's champion (2026) - career Grand Slam | 7th Grand Slam |
| Elena Rybakina | Women's champion (2026) | 2nd Grand Slam |
If you want to bet on the Australian Open, find the offer on the ATP betting page and WTA betting page for the Australian Open. Learn more about tennis betting in the tennis betting guide.
The Napoleon Sports app
With the Napoleon Sports app, you can follow the Australian Open on the go: the schedule, live results for both draws and the betting offer, all on your phone. Available features and markets may vary by device or version.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Australian Open played in 2027?
The Australian Open 2027 is planned for 11 to 31 January 2027, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne.
Can I watch the Australian Open for free in Belgium?
Usually not. Broadcast rights belong to Eurosport, a pay channel, with streaming via discovery+ or Max.
Who won the most recent edition of the Australian Open?
The 2026 Australian Open was won by Carlos Alcaraz among the men and Elena Rybakina among the women.
Why does the Australian Open often play at night for Belgian viewers?
Melbourne is nine to eleven hours ahead of Belgium. Matches played during the day in Australia therefore often fall at night or in the early morning in Belgium.