This is the schedule and times of the Australian Open 2026

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The moment of truth is approaching, the one that every tennis fan has been waiting for months. The 2026 Australian Open kicks off this Sunday, January 18, and there's nothing better than analyzing in depth the tournament schedule and timings to not miss anything and to be clear on when the top favorites will play for the title. Special attention to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Special, unique, with many unresolved mysteries and a guaranteed tennis spectacle. That's how the 2026 Australian Open is expected to unfold, promising intense emotions where the cream of the world's tennis talent converges to start the season in the best possible way. One of the burning questions for every fan is when the title favorites, such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, will play, as well as the timing of each round throughout these two weeks.

A key aspect to consider is that the tournament begins on Sunday, January 18, and concludes on Sunday, February 1, with a constant, progressive, and ruthless elimination of the 128 players in both singles brackets. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner would only potentially face each other in the final and will play on the same day until Friday, January 30, when the men's semifinals take place. The same situation applies to Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, who could only potentially compete on the same day on Thursday, January 29, during the women's semifinals.

Schedule for the most important days of the 2026 Australian Open

It is essential to note that activities will commence daily at 11:00 local time, which is 01:00 in Spain, with a morning and an evening session on the two main courts, the Rod Laver Arena and the Margaret Court Arena, with the evening session starting at 19:00 local time, which translates to 09:00 in Spain. Additionally, the John Cain Arena will host two matches, with the third not earlier than 17:00 local time (07:00 in Spain). Each round is played over two days, except for the first round, spread across the first three days, and the semifinals, which are contested on the same day.

Focusing on the crucial rounds, it is important to clarify that the women's semifinals will be held on Thursday, January 29, starting at 19:30 in Melbourne, which is 09:30 in mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, while the men's semifinals will occur the following day. The first men's semifinal is scheduled for 16:30 local time, equivalent to 04:30 in Spain, with the other at 19:30 in Melbourne, 09:30 in Spain. The women's final will be on Saturday at 09:30 in Spain, followed by the men's final at the same time on Sunday, February 1.

When will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner play their matches?

One of the questions on every fan's mind is when Alcaraz and Sinner will make their debuts. Given that they will start on different days, it will be the draw that determines when each of them begins. The options are Sunday, January 18, Monday, January 19, or Tuesday, January 20.

Depending on when they start their first match, it will determine in which days they will play their subsequent matches. Hence, if Alcaraz begins on Sunday or Monday, he will play on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday, as well as the first semifinal, while Sinner is scheduled for the alternating days. Should the Spaniard debut on Tuesday or even on Monday evening, he would play subsequently on Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday, participating in the second semifinal.

Full schedule of the 2026 Australian Open (*times in mainland and Balearic Spain)

Sunday, January 18: First round starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Monday, January 19: First round starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Tuesday, January 20: First round starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Wednesday, January 21: Second round starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Thursday, January 22: Second round starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Friday, January 23: Third round starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Saturday, January 24: Third round starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Sunday, January 25: Round of 16 starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Monday, January 26: Round of 16 starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Tuesday, January 27: Quarterfinals starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Wednesday, January 28: Quarterfinals starting at 01:00, with an evening session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena from 09:00.

Thursday, January 29: Women's singles semifinals starting at 09:00.

Friday, January 30: Men's singles semifinals; the first around 05:00 and the second at 09:30.

Saturday, January 31: Women's singles final starting at 09:30

Sunday, February 1: Men's singles final starting at 09:30

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