The Australian Open 2025 kicks off the tennis calendar with some excellent matches from Melbourne Park.
This is the first Grand Slam of the year, and while it'll run from January 12 to January 26, 2025, let's see what is scheduled every day of the tournament.
The Australian Open 2025 at a Glance
The tournament will run for two weeks, from January 12 to January 26 2025, and feature the men's singles, women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions.
These will occur at Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena, venues with retractable roofs to ensure all the main matches go ahead.
Let's take a glance at the key dates for the tournament.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 12-18 | Early Rounds (Week 1) |
| January 19-20 | Round of 16 |
| January 21-22 | Quarter-Finals |
| January 23-24 | Semi-Finals |
| January 25 | Women’s Singles Final & Men’s Doubles Final |
| January 26 | Men’s Singles Final & Women’s Doubles Final |
The Venues
John Cain Arena: Hosts early-round sessions and is popular among fans who have a Ground Pass.
Venue for early-round matches and doubles competitions.
The main stadium for headline matches and finals.
As an elimination tournament, the Australian Open has far more matches going on during the first week, but the higher-stakes matches are in the second week.
If you want to see a lot of tennis, the first week offers more tennis overall. Still, better matchups will naturally occur in the second week with the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the highly anticipated finals.
Be sure to plan which tickets you buy according to what you want to see and who's likely to make it to each round.
Week 1: Early Round (January 12-18, 2025)
As mentioned, the first week is bustling with a variety of matches, offering a chance to see many players who won't make it to the second week in action.
That said, the opening session in Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, January 12, is still exciting and can feature top-seeded players in action.
What to Expect
- Day and night sessions featuring the biggest names in tennis
- Men's and women's singles opening matches
- Early doubles rounds
Venues
- Rod Laver Arena (centre court)
- Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena
Tickets
2 nights (January 11-13) with 2 Rod Laver Arena sessions on Day 1.
These tickets offer access to outer courts and a flexible experience.
January 13-15: Early Rounds in Full Swing
Matches will continue across all the main stadiums and outer courts in the earlier part of week 1, which is a great time to see both rising stars and established champions.
Highlights
The men's and women's singles competitions will enter the second round while the doubles events start to heat up.
With a lot of tennis still happening, this is a great time to soak in the festival-like atmosphere around Melbourne Park.
Venues
Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, outer courts.
Why You Should Go
This part of the tournament offers great value and variety of tennis, and holders of a Ground Pass can watch multiple tennis matches in a single day.
January 16-18: Closing Out Week 1
Towards the end of week 1, players compete for a spot in the round of 16. This is where you'll have a chance to witness some nail-biting battles and potential upsets.
Key Matches
Towards the end of week 1, the higher-seeded players will start to face increasing challenges, and third-round matches in both men's and women's singles will also start.
Atmosphere
By this point, the night atmosphere at Rod Laver Arena is electric, and if you want a different kind of atmosphere, there's also the AO Live Stage with music and entertainment.
Packages
5 nights (January 12-17) with 3 Rod Laver Arena sessions.
Week 2: Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, and Semi-Finals
The tournament's second week features less tennis but much higher stakes. The round of 16 starts at the beginning of the second week. Here, the top 16 players in both the men's and women's singles battle for a place in the quarter-finals.
What to Expect
- Intense matches featuring the top seeds.
- Rising stars looking to upset the favourites.
- More exciting doubles action.
Venues
- Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena
January 21-22: Quarter Finals
The quarter-finals mean that only eight players are left in each draw. By this point, the stakes are starting to get really high.
These are the days of the men's and women's singles quarter-finals, and the day and night sessions are split over two days.
Why It's Special
This is where you may see some of the most competitive and dramatic tennis matches, complete with five-set thrillers in the men's draw.
Tickets
2 nights (January 21-23) with 2 Rod Laver Arena Sessions
3 nights (January 20-23) with 4 sessions.
January 23-24: Semi-Finals
The semi-finals are understandably huge as they give players a chance to play to get into the final and play for their chance at winning the Grand Slam.
Women's Semi-Finals
Date: January 23
Men's Semi-Finals
Date: January 24
Why It's a Must-Watch
As the final is only one step away, these matches are high drama played under the lights.
Packages
3 nights (January 22-25) with all semi-final sessions.
Watch the highlights from one of last year's semifinals.
Finals Weekend: January 25-26
The women's singles final will take place on Saturday, January 25, and offer the very best of women's tennis. The men's final will take place the following day, Sunday, January 26.
Women's Singles Finals: January 25
This takes place at Rod Laver Arena and is accompanied by the men's doubles final.
What to Expect
This matchup could feature clashes between top-ranked players and rising stars. Past winners include Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka, and Iga Świątek.
Tickets
2 nights (January 24-26), including the women's final.
Here are the highlights from last year's final.
Men's Singles Final: January 26
This draw concludes with the men's singles final, which will take place on January 26, 2025, at Rod Laver Arena. The women's doubles final will follow.
Why It's Special
As the final to any Grand Slam, this promises to create historic moments with intense competition.
There's always the chance of record-breaking performances and seeing the very best in men's tennis compete against one another, potentially offering an insight into how the rest of the tennis calendar will play out for 2025.
Check out the highlights from last year's men's singles final.
Tickets
2 nights (January 25-27)
How to Watch the Australian Open 2025: TV, Streaming, and More
Here, we've given you the dates of the events and some of the ticketing packages to consider if you'd like to attend on these dates. However, we understand that not everybody has the time or budget to attend every match they'd like. Fortunately, there are free-to-air and streaming options for people in Australia wanting to watch the Australian Open.
- Channel Nine and 9Now are the official broadcast partners in Australia, and every day and night session will be aired live on Nine.
- Online viewers can enjoy free live streaming and on-demand replays of all key matches through 9Now.
- Kayo Sports is a subscription-based option that also includes live coverage and replays. With Kayo, viewers can watch multiple courts simultaneously using the Split View feature.
Watching Outside of Australia
For those outside of Australia, you'll have to look for which broadcast partners offer coverage.
Viewers in the US can enjoy the Australian Open on ESPN and ESPN+. ESPN covers the tournament and broadcasts the major matches and finals. ESPN+ offers a streaming option.
Eurosport will broadcast the Australian Open across multiple channels in the UK and Europe, and Discovery+ will have streaming options.
Networks like WOWOW, Sony Sports Network, and Sky Sport offer coverage in places like Japan, India, and New Zealand.
AO Official Website and App
Go to the official Australian Open website. You can find live scores, real-time updates, match schedules and player statistics, and video and interview highlights.
Download the Australian Open app to get push notifications for match updates, access to AO Radio for live commentary, and detailed venue maps and schedules. These are great if you're attending in person or preparing for a trip to the Australian Open.
Social Media and Digital Platforms
Last, you can also follow the Australian Open on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for updates, behind-the-scenes content, clips, press conferences, and key highlights.
With so many options, as long as you aren't busy between January 12 and January 26, 2025, you should be able to keep up to date with everything at the Australian Open 2025 and maybe even attend if you're lucky enough! If you're looking to sharpen your game, consider tennis coaching near me.
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