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 14th. 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 26th and 27th 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!
DATE |
ROUND |
ROD LAVER ARENA |
MARGARET COURT ARENA |
OUTSIDE COURTS |
GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC |
Wednesday, 9 January 2019 |
Qualifying |
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|
10:00am |
9:30am |
Thursday, 10 January 2019 |
Qualifying |
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|
10:00am |
9:30am |
Friday, 11 January 2019 |
Qualifying |
|
|
10:00am |
9:30am |
Saturday, 12 January 2019 |
Qualifying |
|
|
10:00am |
9:30am |
Monday, 14 January 2019 |
1st singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am |
11:00am |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
– |
– |
5:00pm |
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Tuesday, 15 January 2019 |
1st singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am |
11:00am |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
– |
– |
5:00pm |
||
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 |
2nd singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am |
11:00am – |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
– |
5:00pm |
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Thursday, 17 January 2019 |
2nd singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am |
11:00am |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
– |
– |
5:00pm |
||
Friday, 18 January 2019 |
3rd singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am
7:30pm |
11:00am |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
– |
5:00pm |
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Saturday, 19 January 2019 |
3rd singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am
7:30pm |
11:00am |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
– |
5:00pm |
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Sunday, 20 January 2019 |
4th singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am |
11:00am |
10:00am |
7:00pm |
– |
– |
5:00pm |
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Monday, 21 January 2019 |
4th singles round |
11:00am |
11:00am |
11:00am |
10:00am |
7:30pm |
– |
– |
5:00pm |
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Tuesday, 22 January 2019 |
Quarterfinal Singles |
11:00am
7:00pm |
no play |
11:00am |
10:00am |
– |
5:00pm |
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Wednesday, 23 January 2019 |
Quarterfinal Singles |
11:00am
7:30pm |
no play |
11:00am |
10:00am |
– |
5:00pm |
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Thursday, 24 January 2019 |
Women’s singles semi-finals |
11:00am
7:30pm |
no play |
11:00am |
10:00am |
Men’s singles semi-final one |
– |
5:00pm |
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Friday, 25 January 2019 |
Women’s doubles final |
3:00pm |
no play |
3:00pm |
2:00pm |
Men’s singles semi-final two |
7:30pm |
– |
– |
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Saturday, 26 January 2019 |
Men’s doubles final |
1:00pm |
no play |
1:00pm |
12:00pm |
Women’s final |
7:30pm |
– |
– |
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Sunday, 27 January 2019 |
Mixed doubles final |
4:30pm
7:00pm |
no play |
no play |
3:00pm |
Men’s singles final |
– |
*These dates are correct at time of publication and may be subject to change.
Get in quick and secure your spot courtside this summer
The Australian Open attracts visitors from all around Australia and the world. It is the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar and will kick-start what is sure to be another classic year for the sport. Tickets are available now and will be released in stages. Keep an eye on Queen of Tickets to make sure you don’t miss out on what will be another classic, right in the heart of Melbourne.