Grand SlamHard
Australian Open
Australian Open 2026
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Dates
Jan 18 – Feb 1
Prize Money
A$86,500,000
Draw Size
128 Singles / 64 Doubles
Prize Money Breakdown
| Round | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | A$3,500,000 | A$780,000 |
| Runner-up | A$1,900,000 | A$400,000 |
| Semifinal | A$1,050,000 | A$200,000 |
| Quarterfinal | A$590,000 | A$105,000 |
| R16 | A$375,000 | A$60,000 |
| R32 | A$245,000 | A$37,000 |
| R64 | A$165,000 | A$23,000 |
| R128 | A$110,000 | A$15,000 |
Ticket Prices
| Round | Section | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Pass (Week 1) | General | A$49 – A$65 |
| Quarterfinal | Rod Laver Arena | A$130 – A$390 |
| Semifinal | Rod Laver Arena | A$195 – A$520 |
| Final | Rod Laver Arena | A$310 – A$780 |
Recent Champions
| Year | Singles Champion | Doubles Champions |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jannik Sinner | Simone Bolelli / Andrea Vavassori |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner | Rohan Bopanna / Matthew Ebden |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Rinky Hijikata / Jason Kubler |
Venue & Equipment
- Venue
- Melbourne Park
- Surface
- Hard (Outdoor)
- Ball
- Dunlop — Dunlop Australian Open
- Ranking Points (W)
- 2000
- Established
- 1905
Typical Weather
26°C
Avg Temp
48%
Humidity
48mm
Rain
Hot and sunny, occasional extreme heat (35°C+). Retractable roof on main courts.
The Trophy
The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup (men's singles), a sterling silver cup first awarded in 1934.
Ownership
Tennis Australia
Operated by Tennis Australia, the governing body of tennis in Australia.
Fan Guide
Grounds Pass AvailableAUD $25–$55 depending on session and day
What's Included
- ✓All outer courts (Courts 3–25)
- ✓Melbourne Park grounds and fan areas
- ✓Live screens throughout the precinct
- ✓Food village access
- ✓AO Fan Experience activations
Not Included
- ✗Rod Laver Arena
- ✗John Cain Arena
- ✗Margaret Court Arena
- ✗Kia Arena
Pro Tips
Buy early — grounds pass prices increase as the tournament progresses. Best value is Week 1, Days 1–3 when all 128 players are still in the draw and outer courts are packed with first-round action from top seeds.