How to watch the Australian Open finals: Novak Djokovic seeks 25th title, 1st Grand Slam of season
The 2026 Australian Open finals are set as Aryna Sabalenka vies for her third AO title over Elena Rybakina, while Novak Djokovic seeks his 25th Grand Slam title over Carlos Alcaraz.
Below, read what you need to know to watch both matchups.
When are the Australian Open finals?
The women's championship match will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, with the men's championship set for Sunday Feb. 1. (See below for exact times and how to watch.)
American tennis fans who aren't in Melbourne Park watching the action in-person at Rod Laver Arena will have to commit to a late night on the West Coast or early morning on the East Coast to catch the finals live.
How to watch the 2026 Australian Open women's final
The women's final, a 2023 rematch between No. 1 Sabalenka and No. 5 Rybakina, will be presented live at 12:30 a.m. PT and 3:30 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, streaming on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.
A special encore presentation of the championship will air later on ESPN2 from 9 a.m. to noon ET.
A highlights show for the 2026 tournament will air on ABC at noon.
How to watch the 2026 Australian Open men's final
On Sunday, Feb. 1, World No. 1 Alcaraz seeks his first Australian Open win over Djokovic, who has earned 10 Australian Open titles already.
ESPN will broadcast the championship match at 12:30 a.m. PT, 3:30 a.m. ET.
It will also be available to stream live on ESPN+ and the ESPN app.
For those who want to watch the match later, it will re-air at 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
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