Australian Open 2026 Set to Feature Top Players and Inaugural Opening Ceremony

The Australian Open 2026, scheduled from January 18 to February 1 in Melbourne, will feature top tennis stars including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, and Jannik Sinner. The tournament offers a total prize money of $74.9 million, with singles champions receiving $2.79 million each. For the first time, an Opening Ceremony on January 17 will showcase legends like Roger Federer in a special exhibition match, blending tennis and entertainment ahead of the Grand Slam season.