Get ready for the 2026 Australian Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the season on TV, who the defending champions are, what the schedule is and more:

The Australian Open kicks off the tennis grand slams in 2026 as Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys return as defending champions. Sinner will be attempting to become just the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic,

In the U.S., the Australian Open will air across ESPN, with the entirety of the tournament streaming on ESPN+ for Unlimited subscribers. Select tournament coverage will also air on ESPN2, before moving to ESPN for the semifinals and beyond.

To digress, to watch the Australian Open live on a free channel, you need access to 9Now or Servus TV. As English-speaking people, we prefer 9Now. However, if you’re German, Servus TV will be fine. 9Now and Servus TV are their countries’ property, so they can broadcast only within their borders.

The 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne is happening now. Here's where to find a livestream to watch the tennis matches online free without cable.

On site in Melbourne, TC Live from the Australian Open is your daily destination for previews, recaps, highlights and analysis.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Get ready for the 2026 Australian Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the season on TV, who the defending champions are, what the schedule is and more: