For tennis fans, the start of the new year means that the Australian Open is right around the corner. In 2024, the first of four Grand Slam tournaments will take place from January 14 through January 28. This post will go over the Australian Open TV schedule, including match times and broadcasting networks, so you don’t miss a second of the action.
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WHEN IS THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN?
The Australian Open has been expanded from 14 to 15 days and will take place between January 14 and January 28. Because of the extra day of play, the first round of the tournament will be split into 3 days, to give more fans a chance to see the players on the court in person.
Unfortunately for US tennis fans, the majority of matches will take place in the middle of the night, so it might be hard to catch them live. But with DIRECTV you can record as much of the tournament as you want, so you can catch the action after you get those precious 8 hours in.
WHAT NETWORK IS THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT ON?
Fans will have to tune into a few different channels to catch the most of the Australian Open; those networks are ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. ESPN is the official broadcaster of the event in the US, and the men’s and women’s finals will air on ESPN.
You can watch the Australian Open in the US with DIRECTV on ESPN (channel 206), ESPN2 (channel 209) and ABC (check local listings for channel number). Fans can access ESPN+ through an internet connected device, but it will require a paid subscription to gain access.
Tennis Channel won’t broadcast any matches live, but will have recaps, analysis and some replays available for fans to watch.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN TV SCHEDULE FOR US FANS
Below you’ll find each day of the Grand Slam tournament along with the events scheduled to take place that day. Each day of the tournament consists of two sessions until the final two days, which only have one session each.
Matches will be available to watch across ESPN (Channel 206), ESPN+ and ESPN2 (Channel 209). Check back here before the event begins so you know which channels to record and when.
According to ESPN, coverage across their networks will follow this schedule:
“Live coverage across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ will include all matches from all 15 courts, with every match streaming live on ESPN+. With Melbourne 16 hours ahead of the United States, day-session matches will air on ESPN linear networks in primetime ET and night-session matches will air at 3 a.m. ET.”
DAY 1: JANUARY 14
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 1
- 12 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN2
- 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET: Watch on ESPN
- 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN2
DAY 2: JANUARY 15
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 1
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN2
- 11:30 p.m. – 3 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN2
DAY 3: JANUARY 16
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 1
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Round 1
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
DAY 4: JANUARY 17
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 2
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Round 1
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
DAY 5: JANUARY 18
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 2
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Round 1
Mixed Doubles: Round 1
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
DAY 6: JANUARY 19
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 3
Men’s & Women’s Doubles: Round 2
Mixed Doubles: Round 1
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Watch on ESPN 2
- 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
DAY 7: JANUARY 20
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 3
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Round 2
Mixed Doubles: Round 1
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
DAY 8: JANUARY 21
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 4 (Round of 16)
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Round 3
Mixed Doubles: Round 2
- 3 a.m. – 9 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
DAY 9: JANUARY 22
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Round 4 (Round of 16)
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Round 3
Mixed Doubles: Round 2
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN2
DAY 10: JANUARY 23
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Quarterfinal
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Quarterfinal
Mixed Doubles: Quarterfinal
- 3 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
- 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN
DAY 11: JANUARY 24
Men’s and Women’s Singles: Quarterfinal
Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Quarterfinal
Mixed Doubles: Semifinal
- 3:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN 2
DAY 12: JANUARY 25
Women’s Singles: Semifinal
Men’s Doubles: Semifinal
- 3:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN
- 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN
DAY 13: JANUARY 26
Men’s Singles: Semifinal
Men’s Doubles: Final*
Women’s Doubles: Semifinal
Mixed Doubles: Final*
- 3:30 a.m. – 6 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN
DAY 14: JANUARY 27
Women’s Singles: Final
Men’s Doubles: Final*
Mixed Doubles: Final*
- 3:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN
DAY 15: JANUARY 28
Men’s Singles: Final
Women’s Doubles: Final
- 3:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. ET: Watch on ESPN
*match dates may swap depending on results
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2024 Australian Open tennis tournament?
The Australian Open will take place from January 14-28, 2024. This will be the first time the Grand Slam tournament is expanded to 15 days.
Where can I watch the Australian Open on TV in the United States?
The networks broadcasting the Australian Open are ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ & ABC.
How many Grand Slam tournaments are there throughout the year?
There are four Grand Slam tournaments, or majors, during the year. The first is the Australian Open, then the French Open (aka Roland Garros) followed by Wimbledon and finally the US Open.
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