The Australian Open is the first Tennis Grand Slam Tournament of 2022. Grand Slam tennis action begins on Sunday, January 16, with early-round play and continues until the Men’s Championship on January 29. This article explains how to watch, even if you don’t have cable. I also include the entire event broadcast schedule so you can stream the Australian Open live as it happens.
Best Way To Watch The Australian Open: ESPN+ will provide access to the entire tournament, including all 224 qualifying matches, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals for all Singles, doubles (men’s, women’s, mixed), wheelchair, legends, and juniors matches. You can sign up here. The service is $10.99 per month. You can cancel at any time. Therefore you can watch the entire tournament for just $10.99.
If you want access to ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and ABC, then you could subscribe to Hulu Live TV. The service includes all ESPN channels, ABC, and a subscription to ESPN+ for $76.99 per month. There is no contract so you can cancel at any time.
What Channels Carry The Australian Open
The Australian Open will be exclusively on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and ESPN+, with a highlight show airing on ABC. The coverage on various channels is explained in the lists below. Your best option to watch the entire tournament is picking up a subscription to ESPN+. The cost of the service is $10.99 per month. You can cancel at any time.
ESPN+
- Exclusive coverage of all 224 matches from qualifying this week
- Exclusive streaming up to 12 or more courts from the start of play each night at 7 p.m. including more exclusive hours such as two quarterfinals on Monday, Jan. 24, and two on Tuesday, Jan. 25
- Singles, doubles (men’s, women’s, mixed), wheelchair, legends and juniors, and on-demand replays of completed matches
- New: Simulcasts of all ESPN and ESPN2 telecasts, from Day One through the Championships
- A daily highlights show posted at 11 a.m.
- New: On-demand replays of great matches in Australian Open history
- All coverage on ESPN+ will be available in both English and Spanish
ESPN and ESPN2
- Live nightly telecasts, generally beginning at 9 p.m. through the quarterfinals
- Semifinals and Women’s and Men’s Championships, including encore presentations
- ESPN2 with 35 additional hours in the afternoon with action from the previous day.
ABC
- First-ever Australian Open coverage via new weekly one-hour highlights show, on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m.
ESPN3
- All-day action from select courts
- On-demand replays of completed matches
Australian Open TV Coverage Schedule
The entire TV schedule for the Australian Open is listed below
Date | Event | Time (ET)/ | Channel | Broadcast |
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Jan 16 – 30 | Up to 16 Featured courts | First ball to last ball each day | ESPN+, ESPN3 | LIVE |
Sun, Jan 16 | Early Round Play | 7 – 11 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sun, Jan 16 | Early Round Play | 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Mon, Jan 17 | Early Round Play | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Mon, Jan 17 | Early Round Play | 7 – 11:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Mon, Jan 17 | Early Round Play | 11:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Mon, Jan 17 | Early Round Play | 2 – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Tue, Jan 18 | Early Round Play | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Tue, Jan 18 | Early Round Play | 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Tue, Jan 18 | Early Round Play | 9 – 11:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Tue, Jan 18 | Early Round Play | 11:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Wed, Jan 19 | Early Round Play | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Wed, Jan 19 | Early Round Play | 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Wed, Jan 19 | Early Round Play | 9 – 11:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Wed, Jan 19 | Early Round Play | 11:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Thu, Jan 20 | Early Round Play | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Thu, Jan 20 | Early Round Play | 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Thu, Jan 20 | Early Round Play | 9 – 11:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Thu, Jan 20 | Early Round Play | 11:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Fri, Jan 21 | Early Round Play | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Fri, Jan 21 | Early Round Play | 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Fri, Jan 21 | Early Round Play | 9 – 11:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Fri, Jan 21 | Early Round Play | 11:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sat, Jan 22 | Early Round Play | 8 – 11 a.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Sat, Jan 22 | Round of 16 | 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sat, Jan 22 | Round of 16 | 9 – 11:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sat, Jan 22 | Round of 16 | 11:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sun, Jan 23 | Round of 16 | 9 – 11 a.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Sun, Jan 23 | First Week Highlights | 4 – 5 p.m. | ABC | Taped |
Sun, Jan 23 | Round of 16 | 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sun, Jan 23 | Round of 16 | 9 – 11:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sun, Jan 23 | Round of 16 | 11:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Mon, Jan 24 | Round of 16 | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Mon, Jan 24 | Quarterfinals | 7 – 11 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Mon, Jan 24 | Quarterfinals | 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Mon, Jan 24 | Quarterfinals | 3 – 6 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Tue, Jan 25 | Quarterfinals | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Tue, Jan 25 | Quarterfinals | 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Tue, Jan 25 | Quarterfinals | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+ | LIVE |
Tue, Jan 25 | Quarterfinals | 3 – 6 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Wed, Jan 26 | Quarterfinals | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Same-day |
Wed, Jan 26 | Women’s Semifinals | 3:30 – 7:30 a.m. 3:25 – 6:30 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ ESPN Deportes | LIVE |
Thur, Jan 27 | Women’s Semifinals | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Encore |
Thur, Jan 27 | Mixed Doubles Championship | 8 -10 p.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Thur, Jan 27 | Men’s Semifinal #1 | 10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. 10:25 p.m. – 2 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ ESPN Deportes | LIVE |
Thur, Jan 27 | Men’s Semifinal #2 | 3:30 – 6 a.m. 3:25 – 7 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ ESPN Deportes | LIVE |
Fri, Jan 28 | Men’s Semifinals | 2 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Encore |
Fri, Jan 28 | Women’s Championship Pre-Show | 3 – 3:30 a.m. | ESPN Deportes | LIVE |
Fri, Jan 28 | Women’s Championship | 3:30 – 5:30 a.m. 3:30 – 6 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ ESPN Deportes | LIVE |
Fri, Jan 28 | Men’s Doubles Championship | 5:30 – 7:30 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sat, Jan 29 | Women’s Championship | 8 – 11 a.m. | ESPN2 | Encore |
Sat, Jan 29 | Second Week Highlights | 2 – 3 p.m. | ABC | Taped |
Sat, Jan 29 | Women’s Doubles Championship | 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. | ESPN+ | LIVE |
Sat, Jan 29 | Men’s Championship Pre-Show | 3 – 3:30 a.m. | ESPN Deportes | LIVE |
Sat, Jan 29 | Men’s Championship | 3:30 – 6:30 a.m. 3:30 – 7:30 a.m. | ESPN, ESPN+ ESPN Deportes | LIVE |
Sun, Jan 30 | Men’s Championship | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | ESPN2 | Encore |
Sun, Jan 30 | Men’s Championship | 6 – 10 p.m. | ESPN2 | Encore |
How To Watch The Australian Open
You can watch the Australian Open by subscribing to ESPN+ and watching the tournament using the ESPN app. There is no contract so you can cancel any time you like. You also don’t need ESPN to subscribe to ESPN+. Once you subscribe to ESPN+, you can watch through the ESPN app. The ESPN App supports Roku Players and TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android, iPhone, Samsung TVs, Xbox One, and PS4. To add ESPN+ to your ESPN app, follow these instructions:
- Subscribe to ESPN+
- Download and Open the ESPN app on your mobile or TV device
- Click the Settings Gear in the upper right corner
- Select “Account Information” then “Log Into ESPN Account.” You should receive an activation code.
- Visit https://espn.com/activate on your phone or laptop and type in the code.
- Log in with your ESPN+ credentials.
- The app will confirm that your ESPN+ account is linked and now see an “ESPN+” tab in the ESPN app.
- You will see the UEFA matches under “Soccer” in the “Featured” tab.
ESPN+ is all you need to watch the Australian Open. However, you may be interested in the highlight show on ABC or other content available on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3. The benefit of the ESPN app is combining all ESPN channels into one easy-to-use app. All you need to do is subscribe to a streaming service that offers ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, and all available The Australian Open coverage will be available through the ESPN app. I cover all those services later in the article. First, follow the steps below to watch The Australian Open on the ESPN app on streaming devices like Roku.
On Streaming Devices like Fire TV, Roku, Smart TVs, Etc.
- Sign up for streaming service with access to ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 (covered in the next section)
- Go to the channel store on your device.
- Please search for the ESPN app, and add it to your device.
- Open the app, and click the setting gear from the top right of the menu.
- Then select “Account Information” and then “TV Provider.”
- Your streaming device will provide an activation code and the URL https://espn.com/active.
- Using a web browser on your laptop or mobile device, go to https://espn.com/active and entered the supplied code.
- You will then be asked for the TV provider you signed up for that has ESPN. You will then log into the service using the credentials from the TV streaming service you are subscribed to. ( In this case, fuboTV)
- Once you successfully log in, The ESPN App screen will refresh and list your TV provider.
- The ESPN app is now set up. In the ESPN app, you should be able to go to “Featured” and watch all the The Australian Open content.
On Mobile Smart Devices
- Sign up for streaming service with access to ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 (covered in the next section)
- Go to the channel store on your device.
- Please search for the ESPN app, and add it to your device.
- Open the app, and click the setting gear from the top right of the menu.
- Then select “Account Information” and then “TV Provider.”
- Your streaming device will provide an activation code and the URL https://espn.com/active.
- Using a web browser on your laptop or mobile device, go to https://espn.com/active and entered the supplied code.
- You will then be asked for the TV provider you signed up for that has ESPN. You will then log into the service using the credentials from the TV streaming service you are subscribed to. ( In this case, fuboTV)
- Once you successfully log in, The ESPN App screen will refresh and list your TV provider.
- The ESPN app is now set up. In the ESPN app, you should be able to go to “Featured” and watch all the The Australian Open content.
- Download the ESPN App from the iOS Appstore or Google Play Store
- Open the ESPN App and Click the Settings Gear in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Under “Log In To ESPN Account,” tap “TV Provider.”
- Search and Select your TV Provider. In this case, FuboTV.
- You will then be asked to log in to your TV provider with your username and password (your credentials for that service)
- You Now have linked your TV Provider to the ESPN app. All ESPN branded channels available through the TV provider are now available to watch live, including ESPN3.
Streaming Services Broadcasting The Australian Open
While all coverage for the Australian open is available through ESPN+, you may be interested in watching what’s available on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and ABC. I briefly cover services that offer those channels, and ESPN+ below.
ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream over 500 hours of the following The Australian Open coverage:
- Exclusive coverage of all 224 matches from qualifying this week
- Exclusive streaming up to 12 or more courts from the start of play each night at 7 p.m. including more exclusive hours such as two quarterfinals on Monday, Jan. 24, and two on Tuesday, Jan. 25
- Singles, doubles (men’s, women’s, mixed), wheelchair, legends and juniors, and on-demand replays of completed matches
- New: Simulcasts of all ESPN and ESPN2 telecasts, from Day One through the Championships
- A daily highlights show posted at 11 a.m.
- New: On-demand replays of great matches in Australian Open history
- All coverage on ESPN+ will be available in both English and Spanish
An ESPN+ subscription costs only $10.99 per month. There is no contract so you can cancel any time you like. In addition to ESPN, Disney also owns Hulu and the Disney+ streaming service. You can get Disney+, Hulu (on-demand, not Live TV), and ESPN+ for $13.99 by signing up here! You can also see our review of ESPN+ for more information on the service.
Once you subscribe to ESPN+, you can watch The Australian Open coverage through the ESPN app. ESPN+ is duplicative of ESPN coverage, so this solution covers the entire Australian Open. The ESPN App supports Roku Players and TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android, iPhone, Samsung TVs, Xbox One, and PS4. To add ESPN+ to your ESPN app, follow these instructions:
- Subscribe to ESPN+
- Download and Open the ESPN app on your mobile or TV device
- Click the Settings Gear in the upper right corner
- Select “Account Information” then “Log Into ESPN Account.” You should receive an activation code.
- Visit https://espn.com/activate on your phone or laptop and type in the code.
- Log in with your ESPN+ credentials.
- The app will confirm that your ESPN+ account is linked and now see an “ESPN+” tab in the ESPN app.
- You will see The Australian Open matches under “Tennis” in the “Featured” tab.
Hulu Live TV
Hulu Live TV provides ABC, ESPN3, ESPN, ESPN2, and includes a subscription to ESPN+ in its base price for $76.99/month. If you are planning on adding the ESPN Linear channels and ABC to watch the Australian Open, then you should subscribe to Hulu Live TV as ESPN+ is included. You can also use your Hulu Live TV credentials to watch The Australian Open on the ESPN app. Below are all the features included with Hulu Live TV.
- over 60 channels including live ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3
- Hulu’s basic Live TV package includes:
- a cloud DVR along
- Stream to two streams at the same time, with an upgrade option for unlimited streams.
- The Hulu on-demand streaming library
- It’s is available on Android, iOS, Xbox One, 4th Gen Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV and stick.
If you are curious about all the channels Hulu Live TV offers in your area, including ESPN3, you can use this tool on Hulu’s Website: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.
Check out our review of Hulu Live TV for more information. You can sign up on Hulu’s website.
FuboTV
FuboTV carries ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3 so that you can watch their Australian Open coverage. The service provides over 90 channels its Standard package for $74.99 (after a 7-day free trial). You can watch through the FuboTV app or use your fuboTV credentials to log in to the ESPN app and watch.
- ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, and more are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
- You can watch it on three screens at the same time
- 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
- The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including Apple TV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV.
You can sign up for fuboTV or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.
Sling TV
You can watch The Australian Open on Sling TV as they carry ESPN and ESPN2 in their channel lineup and offers access to ESPN3 through the ESPN app with their Sling Orange plan for $40 per month after any 3-day free trial. Sling TV is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and more, so it’s not a problem to enjoy Comedy Central on a TV, tablet, computer, or other smart devices.
Sling TV allows you to watch sports online or on most TV streaming devices with no contract required. Sling also offers on-demand, a cloud DVR, and more. Read our Sling TV review for more information. It includes information about what’s available on all the Sling TV Channels.
YouTube TV
Another streaming service that offers ESPN and ESPN2 and ESPN3 through the ESPN app. However, it isn’t advertised on their website. They also provide ESPN, ESPN 2, along with several other channels for $72.99 per month. That price includes
- access to ESPN3, Local Network Channels, and over 70 other channels
- unlimited cloud DVR storage
- stream on three devices at once
- YouTube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app has also returned to Roku devices after settling a dispute between the two companies.
- Includes YouTube TV on-demand
Check out my review of YouTube TV for all the details and channels available on the service. You can also check your Zip Code on YouTube TVs Website to see your area’s available channels.
DIRECTV STREAM
You can watch ESPN and ESPN2 as part of their “Entertainment” package for $79.99 per month. Check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM for information on all the channels available through the service.
DIRECTV STREAM Features
All DIRECTV STREAM plans include:
- the ability to watch on 20 devices at the same time
- a cloud-based DVR
- channels like ESPN, AMC, HGTV, Discovery, and more
- supported on Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, and more
You can try DIRECTV STREAM by signing up for this online offer.