Australian Open 2025: How to watch today’s matches, full tournament schedule, where to stream for free and more
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Australian Open 2025: How to watch today’s matches, full tournament schedule, where to stream for free and more

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 5: Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand during a practice session before the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 5, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is ready to defend his title this weekend. (Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

The 2025 Australian Open is now in full swing at Melbourne Park, Australia. The tennis tournament will feature some big names on court over the next two weeks, including top seed defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, who won his first Grand Slam at the 2024 tournament. Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud and Novak Djokovic also compete in the men’s competition.

In the women’s tournament, defending women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka also took first place. She will compete alongside Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen Zheng, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula.

For U.S. fans, the Australian Open is once again complicated by the time difference between continents, with daytime sessions for American spectators beginning at 7 p.m. ET the night before. Are you ready to watch the Australian Open 2025? Here’s everything you need to know about attending the Tennis Grand Slam, including the full tournament schedule, where to stream the Australian Open, how to watch matches for free and more.

Dates: 11th-26th January

Game: Australian Open

Location: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AU

TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Tennis Channel

Streaming: ESPN+, Sling, Fubo and more

The Australian Open 2025 will take place from Sunday January 12th to Sunday January 26th. Due to the time difference in The Land Down UnderMatch start times will be slightly inaccurate for US viewers, meaning coverage of the first major tennis tournament of the year will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET in US time zones on January 11th.

In the US, Australian Open coverage will air on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ABC. The Tennis Channel also broadcasts daily highlights, analysis and replays.

In addition to being broadcast on ESPN, this year’s Australian Grand Slam will also be broadcast live on ESPN+. So if you don’t want to pay for an expensive cable or streaming package that includes ESPN, this is a budget-friendly alternative. With an ESPN+ subscription you get access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including live events like UFC Fight Night and F1 racing, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ via an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.

$10.99/month at ESPN

While Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, it will get you through the entire Australian Open for just $23 the first month. Sling TV’s Orange plan offers ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3. While Sling Orange doesn’t provide access to your local ABC, a TV antenna can help bridge that gap for you. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage. So if you’re worried about missing out on some of the Grand Slam action, you can always record your matches.

$23 for your first month with Sling

Hulu’s Live TV tier includes access to live TV channels ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, as well as ESPN+ and ad-supported Disney+. This means you can watch the Australian Open on almost every channel that airs coverage in the US and tune in via ESPN+ – and enjoy 95 other channels. You’ll also enjoy access to unlimited DVR storage. Hulu + Live TV starts at $83/month after the free trial.

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Here are the seeds for the Australian Open 2025:

Men:

1. Jannik Sinner

2. Alexander Zverev

3. Carlos Alcaraz

4. Taylor Fritz

5. Daniil Medvedev

6. Casper Ruud

7. Novak Djokovic

8. Alex de Minaur

9. Andrey Rublev

10. Grigor Dimitrov

11. Stefanos Tsitsipas

12. Tommy Paul

13. Holger Rune

14. Ugo Humbert

15. Jack Draper

16. Lorenzo Musetti

17. Frances Tiafoe

18. Hubert Hurkacz

19. Karen Khachanov

20. Arthur Fils

21. Ben Shelton

22. Sebastian Korda

23. Alejandro Tabilo

24. Jiri Lehecka

25. Alexei Popyrin

26. Tomas Machac

27. Jordan Thompson

28. Sebastian Baez

29. Felix Auger-Aliassime

30. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

31. Francisco Cerundolo

32. Flavio Cobolli

Women:

1. Aryna Sabalenka

2. Iga Swiatek

3. Coco Gauff

4. Jasmine Paolini

5. Qinwen Zheng

6. Elena Rybakina

7. Jessica Pegula

8. Emma Navarro

9. Daria Kasatkina

10. Danielle Collins

11. Paula Badosa

12. Diana Shnaider

13. Anna Kalinskaya

14. Mirra Andreeva

15. Beatriz Haddad Maia

16. Yelena Ostapenko

17. Marta Kostyuk

18. Donna Vekic

19. Madison Keys

20. Karolina Mukhova

21. Victoria Azarenka

22. Katie Boulter

23. Magdalena Naughty

24. Yulia Putintseva

25. Lyudmila Samsonova

26. Ekaterina Alexandrova

27. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

28. Elina Svitolina

29. Linda Noskova

30. Leylah Fernandez

31. Maria Sakkari

32. Dayana Yastremska

Daytime games begin at 7:00 p.m. ET, other games begin at 8:00 p.m. ET, no earlier than 9:00 p.m. ET and no earlier than 11:00 p.m. ET. Night sessions begin at 3pm ET.

11th-13th January:

First round (women and men)

14th-15th January:

Second round (women and men)

16-17 January:

Third round (women and men)

18-19 January:

Fourth round (women and men)

20-21 January:

Quarterfinals (women and men)

22-23 January:

Women’s semi-finals

23-24 January:

Men’s semi-finals

January 25th:

Women’s final

January 26th:

Men’s final

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