When does the Australian Open start?

The 15 day Australian Open grand slam officially opens on Sunday, January 12th and runs through to January 26th.

What channel is the Australian Open on?

You can watch all the Australian Open action across the Nine Network and Stan Sport.

Where is the Australian Open?

The Australian Open is held at Melbourne Park, which hosts 39 courts in total including Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena and Margaret Court Arena.

Why is the Australian Open named the ‘happy slam’?

Like everything Australian, nicknames are all around, so it only makes sense the Aussie grand slam has coined its own.

The Australian Open is usually a crowd and player favourite. It’s the first slam of the year, location is prime and weather is (hopefully) warm and sunny.

The term was first used by the one and only Roger Federer.

Draw and schedule.

Qualifying for the AO is still underway, with the draw and match schedules to be released the night before each day of play. Stay up to date HERE

Ticket price range.

Across the entire tournament ground passes range between $19.00-$59.00, with arena tickets available from $59.00 at Margaret Court Arena, $99.00 to access John Cain Arena and $149.00 for a seat at Rod Laver Arena.

Tickets can be purchased HERE

Recent Australian Open winners.

Women’s singles:

2022: Ash Barty

2023: Aryna Sabalenka

2024: Aryna Sabalenka

Men’s singles:

2022: Rafael Nadal

2023: Novak Djokovic

2024: Jannik Sinner

Australian Open prize money.

Up 11.56% from 2024, there will be a prize pool total of $96.5 million AUD up for grabs across each round at the 2025 AO.

Singles champions will receive $3.5 million, runner ups will earn $1.9 million while semifinalists will bank $1.1 million and quarterfinalists $665,000 of their own.

Prize money across rounds one to four will range from $132,000-$420,000, while qualifiers also take home between $35,000-$72,000.

What are the Australian Open trophies?

There are two Australian Open trophies, one each for the men’s and women’s singles champions.

The men’s trophy, Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, is named after a former Australian tennis champion, the late Sir Norman Brookes and was first awarded back in 1934.

The women’s silverware, named the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, is dedicated to a five time singles champion, the late Daphne Akhurst and was also first awarded in 1934.

Do the winners get to keep the trophies?

Winners are granted a replica trophy to keep, made from 100% Australian Silver.

What surface is the Australian Open played on?

The Australian Open is played on cushion acrylic hard courts.