Australian Open 2026 Draw Announcement
The official draw for the Australian Open 2026 is scheduled to take place at 2:30 PM AEDT on Thursday, January 15.
Ceremony Details
The ceremony will be hosted by Todd Woodbridge and Jelena Dokic. It will feature the unveiling of the men's and women's singles main draws. Following the draw, first-round matches are set to commence on Sunday, January 18.
Public Access and Broadcast
For the first time, the official draw will be held at the Grand Slam Oval fan stage at Melbourne Park, allowing attendees of AO Opening Week to be present. The event will also be broadcast on large screens throughout the precinct.
Remote viewing options include a live stream available on ausopen.com, the official Australian Open YouTube channel, and the tournament's Facebook page.
Expected Attendees and Seeding
Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are anticipated to attend, bringing the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, respectively.
Seedings for the 128-player draws are expected to be confirmed earlier in the week, which will determine player placements.