Australian Open 2027 expands Melbourne Park experience ahead of January return

Australian Open 2027 will bring three weeks of tennis, entertainment and fan activities to Melbourne Park from 11 to 31 January 2027. Opening Week runs from Monday 11 January to Saturday 16 January, followed by main-draw action from Sunday 17 January through to the singles finals on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January.

The latest tournament update, announced on 8 October, revealed an expanded fan experience for Australian Open 2027. The Grand Slam Oval will have a 45% larger footprint and triple the shade, while a new temporary grandstand on Court 6 will provide 17% more seating than before. AO LIVE entertainment, food and family activities will also feature across the Melbourne Park precinct.

Opening Week will include qualifying matches, player practice sessions, Kids Tennis Day and the return of the million-dollar AO 1 Point Slam. The final is scheduled for Wednesday 13 January at Rod Laver Arena.

Tickets for Australian Open 2027 are already on sale through Ticketmaster, with early-bird pricing for selected Ground Passes available until 30 November. Fans can also buy Tickets for Australian Open 2027 on infotickets.com and plan their visit around Opening Week, the main draw or finals weekend.