On Thursday, January 15, fans at Melbourne Park will have an exciting day filled with events, including the official draw for the Australian Open 2026. This day will also mark the completion of final-round qualifying matches, with successful qualifiers being added to the draw after it concludes on Thursday afternoon.
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Rod Laver Arena will open to fans at midday, allowing them to watch top players practice in preparation for the tournament. In the evening, the arena will host an Opening Week Showdown featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur, part of several such matches scheduled between January 13 and 16. Tickets for these showdowns are still available.
Additionally, TOPCOURT will feature Melbourne-born DJ Cassian, alongside Willo, OLIIV, and Jordz, as part of AO LIVE Opening Week, a new series of exclusive live music events. Young fans attending the event will have opportunities for Hot Shots Tennis racquet giveaways, autograph signings, and feature shows at AO Ballpark, presented by Emirates.