The 2025 Australian Open will be held on January 12-26. In this article, we show you how to stream this thrilling Grand Slam tennis tournament safely and securely with Proton VPN.
When does the Australian Open start?
The 113th edition of the Australian Open kicks off properly (main draw) on January 12, 2025, running to the Singles Final on January 26. The preliminary Opening Week starts on January 6, featuring the qualifying competition, plus exhibition matches, open practice sessions, and a Kids Tennis Day.
The tournament feature days and night sessions, with day show court sessions usually starting at 12:00 PM and night sessions starting at 7:00 PM (Qualifying show court sessions start at 9:30 AM). The schedule for key events includes:
- Qualifying: January 6-12
- Men’s and women’s singles: January 12-26
- Men’s and women’s doubles: January 14-26
- Mixed doubles: January 16-25
- Wheelchair events: January 21-25
- Junior events: January 21-25
The tournament organizers have not released a full schedule for the upcoming matches. However, the official Australian Open schedule(nieuw venster) is updated daily throughout the competition.
Who is playing in this year’s Australian Open?
This Australian Open always has 128 men and women qualify for the singles tournament, along with 64 men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles teams. Top Men’s Singles players expected to compete include 10-time defending champion Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Daniil Medvedev.
Leading contenders for the Women’s Singles include two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina. Czech Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has been forced to withdraw due to a back injury.
How to watch the 2025 Australian Open live with Proton VPN
Australians can watch the 2025 Australian Open live for free on 9Now (Channel 9’s online streaming service). In this guide, we’ll show you how to watch the competition using this service.
The Open is also available internationally on the following streaming platforms supported by Proton VPN:
- ESPN+(nieuw venster) (United States)
- Sling TV(nieuw venster) (United States)
- Eurosport Player (United Kingdom)
You’ll need a paid subscription to stream using Proton VPN.
From your browser
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
- Proton VPN for Windows
- Proton VPN for macOS
- Proton VPN for Linux
- Proton VPN Chrome extension
- Proton VPN Firefox extension
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server in Australia.
3. Visit the 9Now website at www.9now.com.au(nieuw venster) and sign in with your free 9Now account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch the Australian Open live.
On a mobile device
9Now offers mobile apps for Android(nieuw venster), and iOS and iPadOS(nieuw venster).
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server in Australia.
3. Download the 9Now app and sign in with your free 9Now account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch the Australian Open live.
On your smart TV
9Now apps are available for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV (“firestick”), and Apple TV.
1. Download Proton VPN for:
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server in Australia.
3. Install the 9Now app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device and sign in with your free 9Now account (or sign up for one, if you haven’t already). You can now watch the Australian Open live.
What is the Australian Open?
The Australian Open is a prestigious international tennis tournament held annually in Melbourne, Australia. One of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments (along with the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open), it’s usually held over two weeks in late January, with the main draw consisting of men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles events.
The tournament is played on hard courts at Melbourne Park, which includes the iconic Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and other show courts, and has a rich history, dating back to 1905. The tournament attracts the world’s top tennis players, including current and former world number ones, Grand Slam champions, and rising stars.
