The 2026 Australian Open enters its crucial second week with the Round of 16 featuring top contenders like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Świątek. Matches begin Saturday, January 24th, and run through Monday, January 26th. This guide details how to livestream the action from anywhere in the world.
Where to Watch by Region
United States: ESPN and ESPN2 will broadcast matches, with full livestreaming coverage available through ESPN Unlimited. This is the primary option for US viewers without cable.
United Kingdom: TNT Sports holds the exclusive UK rights. A subscription is required to watch live matches.
Canada: TSN Plus provides livestreaming access for Canadian fans. Existing TSN cable subscribers can access the tournament with their TV provider credentials.
Australia: Australian viewers have free access via Channel 9 and its streaming service, 9Now. For premium coverage, including 4K options, Stan Sport will broadcast every match live.
Key Matchups to Watch
Week 2 promises intense competition. Notably, Jessica Pegula faces defending champion Madison Keys in an all-American clash, while Australian favorite Alex de Minaur takes on Alexander Bublik with strong home support.
Men’s singles action includes Jannik Sinner aiming for a third consecutive Melbourne Park title. The women’s draw remains highly competitive, with Sabalenka, Świątek, Keys, and Pegula all still in contention.
Round of 16 Schedule (Times in Multiple Zones)
Men’s Singles (Sunday, January 26th):
- Carlos Alcaraz vs. Tommy Paul: 9:30 PM ET (Saturday, Jan 25th) / 2:30 AM GMT / 1:30 PM AEDT
- Alexander Bublik vs. Alex de Minaur: 3:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM GMT / 7:00 PM AEDT (estimated)
- Daniil Medvedev vs. Learner Tien: 12:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM GMT / 4:00 PM AEDT
- Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo: 10:00 PM PT (Saturday, Jan 25th) / 6:00 AM GMT / 5:00 PM AEDT
Men’s Singles (Monday, January 27th): Times TBC
- Luciano Darderi vs. Jannik Sinner
- Lorenzo Musetti vs. Taylor Fritz
- Jakub Mensik vs. Novak Djokovic
- Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud
Women’s Singles (Sunday, January 26th):
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Victoria Mboko: 7:30 PM ET (Saturday, Jan 25th) / 12:30 AM GMT / 11:30 AM AEDT
- Elina Svitolina vs. Mirra Andreeva: 5:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM GMT / 9:00 PM AEDT
- Coco Gauff vs. Karolina Muchova: 7:30 PM PT (Saturday, Jan 25th) / 10:30 PM ET / 3:30 AM GMT / 2:30 PM AEDT
- Yulia Putintseva vs. Iva Jovic: 6:00 PM PT (Saturday, Jan 25th) / 9:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM GMT / 1:00 PM AEDT
Women’s Singles (Monday, January 27th): Times TBC
- Jessica Pegula vs. Madison Keys
- Xinyu Wang vs. Amanda Anisimova
- Maddison Inglis vs. Iga Swiatek
- Elena Rybakina vs. Elise Mertens
Remaining Tournament Schedule:
- January 25th: Start of Men’s and Women’s Fourth Round.
- January 27th: Quarterfinals begin.
- January 29th: Women’s Semifinals.
- January 30th: Men’s Semifinals.
- January 31st: Women’s Final (3:30 AM ET).
The Australian Open 2026 promises high-stakes matches and world-class tennis. With the right subscription or free-to-air access, fans globally can follow every moment of the competition.
