Australian Open 2027 Dates Confirmed Following Record-Breaking 2026

Tennis Australia has locked in the dates for the Australian Open 2027, with the season’s first Grand Slam scheduled for 11–31 January at Melbourne Park.

The tournament will once again span three weeks, beginning with Opening Week (11–16 January) before the main draw action commences on Sunday, 17 January. The finals are set for 30 and 31 January.

The 2027 announcement follows a historic 2026 edition that saw more than 1.3 million fans attend the precinct, cementing the AO’s status as the world’s largest annual sport and entertainment event in January.

Opening Week 2026 alone drew 217,999 attendees, nearly doubling the 2025 figure, driven by the popularity of open practice sessions, the inaugural Opening Ceremony, and the AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia.

Commercial and Fan Experience Highlights

With the 2027 event less than ten months away, several commercial avenues are already open for fans and partners:

• Travel & Experience Packages: Currently on sale, these allow fans to secure curated itineraries for either the opening week or the final stages.
• AO Extras: A digital membership program providing first access to ticket releases, event announcements, and merchandise drops.
• AO LIVE Concert Series: Building on the 2026 expansion to five nights at John Cain Arena—which featured headliners like The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, and Spacey Jane—the 2027 series will continue to serve as a major entertainment draw.

2026 Tournament Retrospective

The 2027 tournament will see Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina arrive as defending singles champions. In 2026, Alcaraz made history as the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam by defeating Novak Djokovic in a four-set final.

Rybakina secured her maiden Australian Open title by overcoming Aryna Sabalenka, while the AO 1 Point Slam saw a fairytale finish as amateur player Jordan Smith defeated professional stars to claim a $1 million prize.

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