When and Where the Final Takes Place
The men's final is scheduled for Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 8:30 am GMT (3:30 am ET, 7:30 pm AEDT). It will be contested at Melbourne Park, Australia.
Free Streaming Options in Australia
Australian viewers can watch the match for free via the national broadcaster’s online platform.
- Channel 9’s free‑to‑air service 9Now streams the entire tournament live.
- Use a VPN (e.g., NordVPN) to appear in Australia if you are abroad.
Watch in the United States
U.S. fans have several cable and OTT choices.
- ESPN (cable) – offers a 7‑day free trial for new users.
- ESPN on Sling TV – Sling Orange plan from $4.99 /day or $45.99 /month.
- ESPN Select – subscription starts at $12.99 /month or $129.99 /year.
United Kingdom & Ireland
The match is broadcast on the following services.
- TNT Sports 1 – free with a TV licence.
- Discovery+ – stream TNT Sports 1 live.
Canada
Canadian viewers can tune in via the national sports network.
- TSN – available on cable and satellite.
- TSN Plus – streaming service at CA$8 /month or CA$80 /year.
Europe
European fans are covered by a pan‑regional broadcaster.
- Eurosport – linear TV and Eurosport Player.
- Discovery+ – streams Eurosport’s coverage.
Middle East, Africa & Asia
Regional broadcasters carry the final.
- Middle East – beIN Sports.
- Africa – beIN Sports or SuperSport (depending on country).
- India & sub‑continent – Sony Sports Network.
- China – CCTV.
- Japan – WOWOW.
Using a VPN to Bypass Geo‑Blocks
If you are traveling or live outside your home country, a VPN can route your traffic through the appropriate region.
- Install a reputable VPN (e.g., NordVPN).
- Connect to a server in the country whose broadcaster you want to access (Australia for 9Now, US for ESPN, UK for Discovery+, etc.).
- Visit the broadcaster’s website or app and start streaming.
What to Expect from the Match
Twenty‑two‑year‑old Carlos Alcaraz arrives as the world No. 1 and youngest player ever to reach all four Grand Slam finals in the Open Era. Novak Djokovic, 38, seeks his 25th major title and a record 10th Australian Open crown. After epic semi‑final victories, the final promises high‑intensity tennis and a potential passing of the torch.