How to Watch Upcoming Australian Open Matches for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: June 15, 2026
The Australian Open kicks off the tennis year in the Melbourne heat, and because it plays out overnight in the US it is tailor-made for streaming rather than live TV. Stateside it lives on ESPN, so there is no free American option. But Nine, the host broadcaster, streams the whole thing free on 9Now in HD with English commentary. Point a VPN at Australia and you have the best seat in the house at no cost. Below are the upcoming matches, where they air in the US, and the free route through 9Now.
The Free Way to Watch Australian Open
Australian Open is paywalled in the US, but it airs completely free on 9Now (Nine Network) in Australia 🇦🇺. A VPN makes your device look like it is in Australia, so that free stream opens right up.
- Install ExpressVPN and sign in.
- Connect to a server in Australia 🇦🇺.
- Open 9Now (Nine Network), create a free account if asked, and press play.
Where Australian Open Airs Free Around the World
These public broadcasters carry the tournament at no cost. Connect your VPN to the matching country, then open the channel.
Upcoming Australian Open Matches
No live matches are scheduled right now.
The next edition of Australian Open runs mid-to-late January 2026. Match-by-match listings appear here once the draw is released. In the meantime, the free routes above are ready whenever play begins.
Watching Australian Open in the US
The Australian Open is an ESPN property in the US, spread across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. Because the matches play out overnight US time, the ESPN+ replay library matters as much as the live feed. There is no free OTA option in the States.
Australian Open Streaming FAQ
- How can I watch the Australian Open for free?
- Nine streams the full tournament free on 9Now in Australia, with English commentary and HD video. Connect a VPN to an Australian server, sign in to 9Now with a free account, and you are set.
- Does the time difference matter?
- Yes. Melbourne is many hours ahead of the US, so live matches land overnight. The upside is that 9Now and ESPN+ both keep replays, so you can catch up the next morning.
- Which VPN is best for 9Now?
- ExpressVPN has reliable servers in Sydney and Melbourne and gets into 9Now consistently. NordVPN is a cheaper alternative that also works for Australian streaming.
- Is there a free-trial route in the US?
- Since the Australian Open is on ESPN, a free trial from an ESPN-carrying service such as Fubo or DirecTV Stream can cover the first week without payment.
Last updated: June 15, 2026