Tennis: Australian Open 2026 – Live TV Coverage on TNT Sports, Discovery+

The Australian Open 2026, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, gets underway this weekend at Melbourne Park, running from 18 January to 1 February 2026.

This year’s tournament marks the 114th edition of the Australian Open and the 58th staging in the Open Era, continuing its legacy as one of the most prestigious events in world tennis.

Defending Champions at the Australian Open 2026

Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner

Women’s Singles: Madison Keys

Both reigning champions return to Melbourne aiming to defend their titles against exceptionally strong fields.

Men’s Singles Preview: Alcaraz vs Sinner Headlines the Draw

World number one Carlos Alcaraz enters the Australian Open 2026 looking to cement his dominance at the top of men’s tennis. His biggest obstacle once again appears to be world number two and defending champion Jannik Sinner, setting up the possibility of a fourth consecutive Grand Slam final showdown between the two defining players of the current era.

However, the title race is far from a two-horse contest. Alexander Zverev, last year’s finalist and current world number three, will be eager to finally capture a Grand Slam crown. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic, the record ten-time Australian Open champion, returns to Melbourne Park with history firmly on his side.

Adding further intrigue is a rising generation of challengers, including:

Lorenzo Musetti

Ben Shelton

Jack Draper

All three 23-year-olds continue to close the gap at the top level and could prove dangerous deep into the tournament.

Women’s Singles Preview: Keys Faces Elite Competition

In the women’s draw, Madison Keys arrives in Melbourne buoyed by her maiden Grand Slam victory at the 2025 Australian Open. The American faces a formidable challenge from an elite group of rivals.

Leading the chase is Aryna Sabalenka, last year’s runner-up and a two-time Australian Open champion, alongside world number two Iga Swiatek, who is aiming to complete her Career Grand Slam in Melbourne.

Also firmly in contention is Coco Gauff, the two-time Grand Slam champion, whose consistency and athleticism make her a major threat on the hard courts of Melbourne Park.

Australian Open 2026 TV Coverage: How to Watch Worldwide

UK and Ireland

The Australian Open 2026 will be shown on TNT Sports for the first time, with free daily highlights available on Quest. Viewers across Europe can also watch 274 live hours on Eurosport, marking the broadcaster’s 32nd consecutive year covering the tournament.

TNT Sports host: Laura Robson

Eurosport host: Rachel Stringer

Expert analysis will be provided by an all-star lineup including John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Mats Wilander, Tim Henman, Laura Robson, Barbara Schett, and Anne Keothavong, with CoCo Vandeweghe joining coverage for the women’s singles semi-finals and finals.

United States

In the US, ESPN and ESPN2 will deliver more than 68 hours of live Australian Open coverage, while ABC will air two one-hour highlights shows during the middle and final weekends of the tournament.