What TV channel is the Australian Open on? Free-to-air guide for 2024 tennis tournament

Joshua Mayne

What TV channel is the Australian Open on? Free-to-air guide for 2024 tennis tournament image

Melbourne Park is bustling as the 2024 edition of the Australian Open rolls on.

The world's best tennis players have descended on the Victorian capital for a two-week summer sporting spectacle.

Novak Djokokic is aiming for a record 11th title in the men's singles, while Aryna Sabalenka faces plenty of competition as she looks to defend her women's crown.

The Sporting News has the details on how to watch the Australian Open on TV in Australia.

MORE: Every AO match ad-free, live & on demand with centre court in 4K UHD on the home of grand slam tennis, Stan Sport.

How to watch the Australian Open: TV channel, free-to-air guide

The Nine Network will broadcast the Australian Open on free-to-air television in Australia. 

Games will be shown across Nine's channels – Channel 9, 9Gem, and occasionally 9Go!

Matches involving Australians or notable players are usually prioritised on free-to-air.

The Australian Open can also be watched on Smart TVs via Stan Sport and 9Now through apps or a device such as Chromecast.

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When does the Australian Open start?

This year's tournament began on Sunday, January 14 and will become a 15-day event for the first time, wrapping up on Sunday, January 28.

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Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. While Joshua’s main passions are football, rugby league, basketball and F1, he will watch any sport that's on. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.