Australian Open Schedule

The 2027 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, runs from 17 to 31 January at Melbourne Park. It’s played on hardcourt, and it’s the only major where every big stadium has a retractable roof, so rain and Melbourne’s summer heat rarely disrupt the schedule.

Tournament dates and format

The main draw is 128 players in both the men’s and women’s singles, plus doubles, mixed doubles and junior events, spread across 15 days. Most days carry both a day session and a night session, and each needs its own ticket.

Day session vs night session

Day sessions start mid-morning and run across all three main arenas at once, Rod Laver, Margaret Court and John Cain. Night sessions take over Rod Laver Arena from early evening and typically carry the tournament’s biggest names, since that’s where organisers schedule the matches they expect to draw the largest audience. A day ticket and a night ticket are two separate purchases, even on the same date.

Picking the right day

The first week gives you the widest choice, with three arenas and dozens of outside courts running simultaneously, at the most affordable end of the price range. The quarterfinals are a strong middle ground, with the draw down to real contenders. From the semifinals on, everything moves to Rod Laver Arena and prices climb sharply.

Melbourne in late January can run hot, sometimes past 40°C, though the retractable roofs on the three main arenas mean play continues regardless. Outside courts have no such protection, so an afternoon there on a hot day is worth planning around.

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