The Australian Open 2027 kicks off on January 17 and runs through January 31 at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. As the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, it draws the biggest names in the sport and sets the tone for the entire season ahead.
The tournament is played on GreenSet hardcourts and is organized by Tennis Australia, with a history dating back to 1905. The 2026 edition saw Carlos Alcaraz claim his first Australian Open title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, completing a career Grand Slam, while Elena Rybakina took the women’s crown over Aryna Sabalenka.
With the 2027 draw approaching, here is everything you need to know about the schedule and key details.
2027 Australian Open Full Schedule
All sessions take place across 15 days, covering first-round action through to the finals on the hardcourts of Melbourne Park.
| Session | Date | Time | Feature Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Sun, Jan 17 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| Night | Sun, Jan 17 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| Day | Mon, Jan 18 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| Night | Mon, Jan 18 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| Day | Tue, Jan 19 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| Night | Tue, Jan 19 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 1st Round |
| Day | Wed, Jan 20 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| Night | Wed, Jan 20 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| Day | Thu, Jan 21 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| Night | Thu, Jan 21 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round |
| Day | Fri, Jan 22 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| Night | Fri, Jan 22 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| Day | Sat, Jan 23 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| Night | Sat, Jan 23 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round |
| Day | Sun, Jan 24 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| Night | Sun, Jan 24 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| Day | Mon, Jan 25 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| Night | Mon, Jan 25 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s 4th Round |
| Day | Tue, Jan 26 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Night | Tue, Jan 26 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Day | Wed, Jan 27 | 11:00 AM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Night | Wed, Jan 27 | 7:00 PM | Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Twilight | Thu, Jan 28 | 11:00 AM | Women’s Semifinals |
| Day | Fri, Jan 29 | 12:00 PM | Men’s Semifinal |
| Night | Fri, Jan 29 | 7:30 PM | Men’s Semifinal |
| Twilight | Sat, Jan 30 | 7:30 PM | Women’s Final |
| Twilight | Sun, Jan 31 | 7:30 PM | Men’s Final |
Players With the Most Australian Open Titles
From Novak Djokovic’s dominant men’s run to Serena Williams leading the women’s side, these are the players who have made Melbourne their home court.
| Player | Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic (M) | 10 | 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 |
| Serena Williams (W) | 7 | 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2017 |
| Roger Federer (M) | 6 | 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2018 |
| Roy Emerson (M) | 6 | 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 |
| Margaret Smith Court (W) | 11 | 1960-1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973 |
| Steffi Graf (W) | 4 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994 |
| Monica Seles (W) | 4 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996 |
| Andre Agassi (M) | 4 | 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Ken Rosewall (M) | 4 | 1953, 1955, 1971, 1972 |
| Martina Hingis (W) | 3 | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Where to Watch the Australian Open 2027
No matter where you are in the world, there are plenty of options to catch all the action live.
| Country | Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Channel 9 | 9Now (free), Stan Sport (4K UHD) |
| USA | ESPN, ESPN2, Tennis Channel | ESPN App |
| India | Sony Ten | Sony LIV |
| UK | TNT Sports | discovery+ |
| Global | AO Radio | YouTube |
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Conclusion: Plan Your Trip to Melbourne for an Unforgettable Grand Slam Experience
The Australian Open 2027 promises two weeks of world-class tennis at Melbourne Park starting January 17. Whether you are watching from Rod Laver Arena or following along from home, knowing the schedule helps you plan around the matches that matter most to you.
With defending champions Alcaraz and Rybakina both likely to feature, and a fresh generation of players like Rafael Jodar making noise on the tour, the 2027 edition shapes up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
Book early and follow the official Australian Open app for daily schedule updates.
