Novak Djokovic, who has won the Australian Open tennis tournament ten times since 2008, is aiming for his 11th title this year. Djokovic defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in a thrilling men’s semifinal match that lasted five sets and over four hours. Djokovic will play No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Alcaraz, who defeated Alexander Zverev in a 5+ hour semifinal, has never won an Australian Open title; if he does this year, he’ll complete his career Grand Slam.
The men’s match airs live on Sunday at 3:30 a.m. ET on ESPN and streaming on ESPN Unlimited. Here’s what you need to know about the Alcaraz vs. Djokovic men’s final at the 2026 Australian Open live, and when it will re-air if you don’t plan to wake up in the middle of the night to watch.
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How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men’s final:
Date: Sunday, Feb. 1
Time (estimated): 3:30 a.m. ET, re-air at 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on ESPN2
Location: Rod Laver Arena
TV channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, re-air on ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo and more
When is the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic match at the 2026 Australian Open?
The men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open will be on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic match start time:
The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will start at 3:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. The match will be available live on ESPN Unlimited and ESPN, and the match will re-air on ESPN2 at 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunday.
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Australian Open channel:
In the U.S., the men’s final will air on ESPN and will stream on ESPN Unlimited.
How to watch the 2026 Australian Open:
If you want to catch every match of the Australian Open and don’t currently subscribe to ESPN+, cable or a live TV streaming service, in Australia a majority of the action will be streaming free with ads on 9Now.
Don’t live in the land down under? Don’t worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to tennis coverage without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
ExpressVPN also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
Australian Open 2026 schedule:
All times Eastern
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Sunday, February 1
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(Day 15) Men’s Final: 3:30 a.m.
Who is playing in the 2026 Australian Open?
The top 10 seeded players for the singles draws are listed below.
Men’s singles seeds for the Australian Open 2026
1. Carlos Alcaraz
2. Jannik Sinner
3. Alexander Zverev
4. Novak Djokovic
5. Felix Auger-Aliassime
Women’s singles seeds for the Australian Open 2026
1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Iga Swiatek
3. Amanda Anisimova
4. Coco Gauff
5. Elena Rybakina
Australian Open prize money:
For 2026, the men’s and women’s singles winners of the Australian Open each get $4,150,000, with the runner-up receiving $2,150,000 and Semi-finalists $1,250,000.
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