Check out our comprehensive guide to how to watch Australian Open 2024 tennis, including schedule, final date, TV and live stream details.
The Australian Open 2024 is shaping up to be a firecracker occasion as the fledgling 2024 ATP and WTA tennis seasons step up a gear Down Under.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka return to Melbourne to defend their titles following a turbulent year at the top of both rankings charts.
Djokovic enters the new year as world No.1 but knows he can’t afford many slips, with Carlos Alcaraz breathing down his neck.
Sabalenka is locked in a tug-of-war battle with reigning No.1 Iga Swiatek with the Australian Open set to shape the complexion of the year ahead.
There’s a stack of talented Brits aiming to impress over the coming weeks, from Andy Murray and Cam Norrie to Katie Boulter and the returning Emma Raducanu.
Unfortunately, Rafael Nadal has been forced to pull out of the tournament after suffering a fresh injury blow during his hotly-anticipated comeback tournament at the Brisbane International last week.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the TV coverage details for the Australian Open 2023, including channels and live stream details.
When is the Australian Open 2024?
The Australian Open 2024 starts on Sunday 14th January 2024.
It runs until Sunday 28th January 2024, culminating in the men’s singles final on that day.
How to watch and live stream Australian Open 2024 in the UK
Coverage of the Australian Open 2024 will be extensively shown across Eurosport and discovery+.
Eurosport TV channels and discovery+ will show live coverage from the early hours of the morning until approximately midday in UK time. Check our full schedule for more details.
discovery+ Standard costs £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year and includes all live sport on Eurosport, including the Australian Open 2024.
Alternatively, the discovery+ Premium monthly pass costs £29.99 and offers all live sport across Eurosport and TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) platforms, including Premier League and European football, as well as UFC, motorsport and more.
Australian Open 2024 TV schedule
First round: Sunday 14th – Tuesday 16th January
From 12am on discovery+ / Eurosport
Second round: Wednesday 17th – Thursday 18th January
From 12am on discovery+ / Eurosport
Third round: Friday 19th – Saturday 20th January
From 12am (Fri)/1am (Sat) on discovery+ / Eurosport
Fourth round: Sunday 21st – Monday 22nd January
From 1am on discovery+ / Eurosport
Quarter-finals: Tuesday 23rd – Wednesday 24th January
From 1:30am (Tues)/12am (Weds) on discovery+ / Eurosport
Women’s semi-finals: Thursday 25th January
From 8:30am on discovery+ / Eurosport
Men’s semi-finals: Friday 26th January
From 3:30am on discovery+ / Eurosport
Women’s final: Saturday 27th January
From 8:30am on discovery+ / Eurosport
Men’s final: Sunday 28th January
From 8:30am on discovery+ / Eurosport
Every moment of the Australian Open is available live and exclusive across Eurosport and discovery+ from 14th – 28th January. Coverage is also available on all major TV platforms including Sky, Virgin Media, BT TV and Amazon Prime Video
As well as live sport, discovery+ offers a wide variety of entertainment content including Vinnie Jones In the Country and Richard Hammond’s Workshop.
If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.
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