The Australian Open 2026 quarterfinals are underway in Melbourne, with top contenders like Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka pushing for championship contention. This guide provides a clear overview of how and where to watch the matches, along with the full schedule.
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Where to Watch by Region
The Australian Open broadcasts vary by country. Here’s a breakdown:
- United States: Matches air on ESPN, ESPN2, and are available via streaming on ESPN Unlimited.
- United Kingdom: Viewers need a subscription to TNT Sports for live coverage.
- Canada: The action is streamed through TSN Plus, with no extra cost for existing TSN cable subscribers.
- Australia: Fans can watch for free on Channel 9 and its streaming service, 9Now. Premium coverage is also available on Stan Sport in 4K.
Key Quarterfinal Matchups
The men’s bracket features high-stakes clashes: Alcaraz faces home favorite Alex de Minaur, while defending champion Jannik Sinner takes on the hard-hitting Ben Shelton. Controversies around Sinner’s use of banned fitness trackers have added an edge to his performance.
In the women’s draw, Sabalenka is up against rising American talent Iva Jovic, and world No. 2 Iga Świątek will battle Elena Rybakina in a quest for her first Australian Open title.
Quarterfinals Schedule (AEDT, GMT, ET, PT)
The quarterfinals will unfold between Monday, January 26th and Wednesday, January 28th at Melbourne Park. Below is the schedule:
Tuesday, January 27
- Alexander Zverev vs. Learner Tien: 1:30 p.m. AEDT (2:30 a.m. GMT, 9:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. PT)
- Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur: 7 p.m. AEDT (8 a.m. GMT, 3 a.m. ET, 12 a.m. PT)
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Iva Jovic: 11:30 a.m. AEDT (12:30 a.m. GMT, 7:30 p.m. ET, 4:30 p.m. PT)
- Coco Gauff vs. Elina Svitolina: 7 p.m. AEDT (8 a.m. GMT, 3 a.m. ET, 12 a.m. PT)
Wednesday, January 28
- Lorenzo Musetti vs. Novak Djokovic: Time TBC
- Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner: Time TBC
- Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova: Time TBC
- Elena Rybakina vs. Iga Świątek: Time TBC
Remaining Tournament Schedule
The Australian Open 2026 will continue as follows:
- Thursday, January 29: Women’s Semifinals
- Friday, January 30: Men’s Semifinals
- Saturday, January 31: Women’s Final (3:30 a.m. ET)
The quarterfinals mark a critical stage in the tournament. With top players facing off, and regional broadcast options clarified, fans worldwide can now follow the action closely.
