2026 Australian Open: Where to watch on Tennis Channel

We're back.

Tennis, after a short off-season filled with big questions, is back in Australia—and so is Tennis Channel. The Australian Open marks the network’s return to Melbourne, with an on-site presence for the first time since 2019, bringing fans closer to the action from one of the sport’s most iconic tournaments.

When and where can I watch TC Live at the Australian Open?

Beginning Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, January 31, TC Live at the Australian Open airs from 5-7 p.m. ET. Featuring first-hand reporting, expert analysis and match highlights, the show captures both the competition and the atmosphere from the heart of Melbourne Park.

• 📺 Watch it live on Tennis Channel
• 📲 Stream it live and on-demand on the Tennis Channel app—along with the most tennis content before and after the Australian Open.

How can I get the Tennis Channel app?

Visit our How to Watch page for options, providers and more information.

Who will be anchoring Tennis Channel's Australian Open coverage?

The game's foremost experts and former stars: Hall of Famers Jim Courier, Lindsay Davenport and Martina Navratilova, alongside renowned Tennis Channel hosts Prakash Amritraj, Steve Weissman and Jon Wertheim. Post-match recaps and encore coverage will be led by Brett Haber, one of Tennis Channel’s lead voices, and Paul Annacone, one of the sport’s most respected coaches.

What can I expect on TC Live at the Australian Open?

• Expert analysis with highlights, previews and recaps​

• Interviews with players, coaches, celebrities and tennis dignitaries

• Press conferences and Practice Passes

• Behind-the-scenes access at the season's first Grand Slam tournament

• More from the culture-rich and sports-mad city of Melbourne

Where can I watch encore match coverage?

From January 18 through February 1, on Tennis Channel. Complete live and on-demand coverage is available on ESPN.

How else can I keep up with the action?

• On TENNIS.com: Our website covers the tournament like nowhere else, with live scores, daily orders of play and draws, paired with round-the-clock insight and analysis from reporters in Melbourne and around the world.
• On our social channels: Follow Tennis Channel on Instagram (Instagram.com/Tennischannel), TikTok (tiktok.com/@tennischannel), X (X.com/TennisChannel) and Facebook (Facebook.com/TennisChannel) for exclusive content and trending topics throughout the Australian Open.
• On The Big T: Tennis Channel's new podcast brings a fresh perspective to the sport. The Inner Circle—Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe, Andrea Petkovic and Mark Petchey—will address the Australian Open each Wednesday. To listen, go to TheBigT.com

What's after the Australian Open?

A lot. Tennis doesn’t stop—the 2026 season has only just begun. And Tennis Channel is the only way to follow it from start to finish. With live action from North America (Dallas, Delray Beach, Acapulco), South America (Buenos Aires, Rio de Janiero), the Middle East (Doha, Dubai) and Europe—and that's just in February. The Tennis Channel app is your key to unlocking it all.