AO Opening Week at Melbourne Park is bigger than ever with events jam-packed throughout the week before the Australian Open.

The likes of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur will play in charity matches, while legend Novak Djokovic will have his own night.

Red Bull Bassline – an exciting new format of tennis – will make it’s Australian debut at Rod Laver Arena.

Kids will also get their own special day on the Saturday, with player appearances, entertainment and interactive experiences littered throughout Melbourne Park.

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When is AO Opening Week 2025?

AO Opening Week 2025 will start on Tuesday, January 7 and finish on Saturday, January 11 – ahead of the Australian Open main draw commencing on Sunday, January 12.

It will be held across the Australian Open venue at Melbourne Park.

The Opening Week will run while the Australian Open qualifying period plays in its own time period from Monday, January 6 to Friday, January 10.

AO Opening Week schedule 2025

All times AEDT

Monday, January 6

• Qualifying – All Day
• Players practice session at Rod Laver Arena – All Day

Tuesday, January 7

• Qualifying – All Day
• Players practice session at Rod Laver Arena – All Day
• Jannik Sinner vs. Alexei Popyrin – 4pm
• Red Bull Bassline – 7pm

Wednesday, January 8

• Qualifying – All Day
• Players practice session at Rod Laver Arena – All Day
• Qinwen Zheng vs. TBC – 5pm
• Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur – 7pm

Thursday, January 9

• Qualifying – All Day
• Players practice session at Rod Laver Arena – All Day
• A Night With Novak – two matches (TBC) – 7pm

Friday, January 10

• Qualifying – All Day
• Players practice session at Rod Laver Arena – All Day
• Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexei Popyrin – 5pm
• Jannik Sinner vs. TBC – 7pm

Saturday, January 11

• Kids Tennis Day – All Day

Which tennis stars will be playing at AO Opening Week 2025?

The full list of players and matches will be released closer to the start of AO Opening Week, but several stars have already been announced as competing in a press release from Tennis Australia:

• Novak Djokovic
• Jannik Sinner
• Carlos Alcaraz
• Alex de Minaur
• Alexei Popyrin
• Qinwen Zheng
• Players attempting to qualify for the Australian Open main draw

How much are tickets for AO Opening Week 2025?

Ground Pass – $15

Tickets on sale now with fans being able to access qualifying matches on outside courts, players practice on Rod Laver Arena and entertainment on Grand Slam Oval and Garden Square.

Charity matches/special events –  from $30

Tickets on sale now.

Kids Tennis Day – $15-$25

Tickets on sale now.