Australian Open Live Stream 2027: How to Watch Every Match in Australia

Looking for an Australian Open live stream for 2027? Good news: the first Grand Slam of the year is one of the easiest major sporting events to watch in Australia. Nine is the official broadcaster, and in 2026 every single match was streamed live and free on 9Now. In this guide we cover the 2027 dates, the free and paid ways to watch, how to get it on your TV, what to expect from the session times, and where to find a reliable tennis stream in Australia for the rest of the year.

01Australian Open 2027: Dates and Key Days

The Australian Open 2027 runs from 11 to 31 January 2027 at Melbourne Park. Like recent editions, it starts with an Opening Week that includes qualifying, followed by two weeks of main-draw action.

All times at Melbourne Park are in AEDT (UTC+11). Viewers in Queensland, South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia should adjust for their local time zone, especially for night sessions.

02How to Watch the Australian Open Live Stream for Free

Nine Entertainment is the official home of the Australian Open in Australia. For the 2026 tournament, Nine streamed every match from every court live and free on 9Now, including qualifying, while Channel 9 and 9Gem carried the main-court action on free-to-air TV. Nine hasn't announced any change for 2027, so expect the same set-up, but check Nine's coverage announcement closer to January.

To watch the free Australian Open live stream on 9Now:

1. Create a free 9Now account on the 9Now website or app. You'll be asked for an Australian postcode.
2. Download the 9Now app on your phone, tablet, smart TV or streaming device, or watch in your browser.
3. Open the Australian Open hub during the tournament and pick a court. Each court usually has its own live stream.
4. Use the live scores on the official AO website or app to see which court has the match you want.

The trade-off with the free option is advertising: 9Now streams include ad breaks, and picture quality tops out at HD. For most people that's perfectly fine.

03Stan Sport: Ad-Free and in 4K

If you want the premium experience, Stan Sport is Nine's subscription partner for the Australian Open. It shows every match live and on demand, without ad breaks, and in 4K where available. That makes it the better choice if you're a serious tennis fan, want to rewatch matches, or have a 4K TV and a fast NBN connection.

Stan Sport is an add-on: you need a Stan base plan plus the Stan Sport add-on. At the time of writing, the base plan starts from around $12 a month and the Sport add-on costs extra on top of that. Stan has offered free trials in the past, so check the Stan website for current pricing and offers before you sign up.

Wondering whether a Stan Sport subscription is worth keeping after the tournament? Our guide to Stan Sport alternatives compares what else is available for sport fans in Australia.

04Getting the Australian Open on Your TV

Watching on a big screen is easy. The 9Now and Stan apps are available on most current devices:

• Smart TVs: most recent Samsung and LG models, plus TVs running Android TV or Google TV.
• Streaming devices: Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV and Amazon Fire TV devices.
• Games consoles: PlayStation and Xbox, depending on the app.
• Casting: start the stream on your phone and cast it to your TV with Chromecast or AirPlay.

New to installing streaming apps on your TV? Our streaming setup guide walks through the basics per device, and our Fire TV Stick guide explains how to install and manage apps on a Firestick step by step.

A few tips for a smooth stream during busy night sessions:

• Use a cable instead of Wi-Fi if your TV or streaming box supports Ethernet.
• Check your NBN speed: around 25 Mbps is comfortable for HD; for Stan Sport in 4K, aim for 50 Mbps or more.
• Update your apps before the tournament starts, not during the first match.
• Close other streams in the house if the picture starts to drop in quality.

05Comparison Table: Where to Watch the Australian Open

06Session Times: When to Tune In

The Australian Open usually runs a day session from late morning and a night session from early evening on the main show courts, Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. Night sessions on Rod Laver Arena are where many of the biggest matches are scheduled, especially in the second week.

The order of play for each day is published the evening before on the official Australian Open website and app. That's the most reliable way to plan your viewing, because match times shift as earlier matches run long. Matches on the outside courts start at the scheduled time and then follow each other back-to-back.

07Tennis Stream Australia: The Rest of the Tennis Year

The Australian Open is only one part of the tennis calendar. If you're looking for a tennis stream in Australia outside January, this is where the major events are shown, based on the latest public rights announcements:

Nine now says it holds the Australian rights to all four Grand Slams, which makes Stan Sport the single most useful subscription for tennis fans. For week-to-week ATP tournaments, beIN SPORTS is the main home. Rights deals change, so always check the broadcaster's own schedule before a tournament.

Following more than tennis? See our guides to watching Supercars online and streaming sport in Australia.

08Watching the Australian Open From Overseas

9Now and Stan are licensed for Australia, so their streams are generally only available while you're in Australia. If you're travelling during the tournament, the Australian Open is broadcast by official rights holders in most countries; the official Australian Open website lists international broadcasters by region.

Be aware that using a VPN to get around geo-restrictions can breach a streaming service's terms of use. The safest option abroad is the official broadcaster in the country you're in.

09Avoid Dodgy "Free AO Stream" Sites

Every January, search results fill up with sites promising a free Australian Open live stream. Many of them are risky:

• Malware and fake downloads: "install this player to watch" prompts are a classic way to infect devices.
• Phishing: fake login pages that look like 9Now, Stan or your bank.
• Pop-ups and redirects: aggressive ads that make the stream barely watchable.
• Unreliable streams: streams that drop out right at match point.

Because the official stream is already free in Australia, there's simply no reason to take that risk.

10Where IPTV Fits Into This Picture

Because we sell IPTV subscriptions ourselves, we'll be upfront: for the Australian Open, you don't need IPTV. Nine's free 9Now stream and Stan Sport are the official, highest-quality options, and they're what we'd recommend to friends and family.

Where IPTV comes up is the rest of the year, for households that want a broad channel line-up, including other sport and international channels, in one app instead of juggling several subscriptions. If you go that route, vet any provider the way you'd vet any subscription: look for a free trial, clear pricing, real contact details and a refund policy. You can read more in our guides to choosing an IPTV provider in Australia and whether IPTV is legal in Australia.

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This guide was written by the StreamAussie Editorial Team using official tournament information and published broadcast announcements. We'll update it when Nine confirms its 2027 coverage plans.

• Melbourne Park — Australian Open 2027
• Melbourne Park — Australian Open 2027: Your Ultimate Guide
• Mediaweek — Nine serves up Australian Open 2026 across 9Now and Stan
• Freeview — Wimbledon remains on 9
• Marketing-Interactive — Nine locks in Wimbledon in long-term tennis rights play
• Sportcal — beIN Sports extends ATP Tour rights in Australia

Broadcast rights, pricing and schedules change frequently. Always confirm current details directly with Nine, 9Now, Stan or the official Australian Open website before making plans. This article reflects publicly available information as of October 2026. StreamAussie is not affiliated with Tennis Australia, Nine or Stan.