The Ultimate Guide to the Australian Open 2019 Dates, Times and Venues

Will Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki retain their 2018 titles? Will an unknown storm the competition and surprise everyone? The Australian Open 2019 is just months away and tickets are on sale now!

A sporting occasion that stops the nation and the world

The Australian Open is one of the biggest events on the nation’s sporting calendar, rivalling the AFL Grand Final and the Melbourne Cup for prestige and international interest. It is the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events held each year and one of the most gruelling. The Australian heat in January is unforgiving for players, officials and spectators alike, making it a true test of endurance for all involved. It is the largest sporting event in the southern hemisphere, encompassing three of Melbourne’s major sports arenas – Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and Margaret Court Arena – and taking over the whole city with tennis fever.

Australian Open 2019 schedule and where to watch the matches

This time, the Australian Open runs for two weeks from 14 – 27 January 2019. Australian Open tickets are on sale from October 3 2018, with both single session and multi-session passes available.

The action is set to commence with the qualifying rounds on the ninth of January, with the real action starting on Monday the 14^th. The qualifying rounds are a great chance to see some of the action for free and possibly spot a rising star. There are 16 finals spots up for grabs for the men’s competition and 12 for the women, who will join the seeded players in attempting to reach the final. If you want to be a part of the action without the cost of entry, then the qualifying rounds are a great opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the Australian Open for free.

Once into the competition-proper, it is an action-packed two weeks. All three venues feature first, second and third round matches, ensuring that there is always a game to enjoy. Whether you’re excited to see Federer yet again stick it to the youngsters, an up and comer take out the women’s crown, or cheer on an Aussie favourite, the Australian Open is the biggest event of the summer and one not to miss.

The complete Australian 2019 schedule 

The showpiece matches of the event, the women’s and men’s singles finals, will be held on the 26^th and 27^th of January respectively, at their traditional home – Rod Laver Arena. Before those two, there are many great games to enjoy.

Take a look at the full schedule below and start planning your summer!