Naomi Osaka’s first two matches at the Australian Open have had everyone talking about her fashion, her handshakes, and of course, the fact that she’s now advancing to the third round. Osaka will face Australian Maddison Inglis in a match that will be broadcast in the U.S. in the wee hours of the morning Saturday. The match will begin no earlier than 5 a.m. ET, after the previous match between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp concludes.
Third round Australian Open tournament coverage will air on ESPN2, and the entire tournament is available to stream for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. Here’s what you need to know about the Osaka vs. Inglis match at the 2026 Australian Open.
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How to watch Naomi Osaka vs. Maddison Inglis at the Australian Open:
Date: Saturday, January 24
Time (estimated): not before 5 a.m. ET
Location: Rod Laver Arena
TV channel: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo and more
When is the Naomi Osaka vs. Maddison Inglis match at the 2026 Australian Open?
The third round match between Naomi Osaka and Maddison Inglis at the Australian Open will be Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Naomi Osaka vs. Maddison Inglis match start time:
The match between Naomi Osaka and Maddison Inglis will start at no earlier than 5 a.m. ET. The match will begin once the previous match between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp is over. The women’s match will be available on ESPN Unlimited and ESPN2.
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Australian Open channel:
In the U.S., the Australian Open will air on ESPN, with the entire tournament streaming on ESPN+ for Unlimited subscribers. Select tournament coverage will also air on ESPN2, before moving to ESPN for the semifinals and beyond.
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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Saturday, January 17
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(Day 1) Men’s and Women’s 1st Round: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 18
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(Day 1) Men’s and Women’s 1st Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 2) Men’s and Women’s 1st Round: 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 19
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(Day 2) Men’s and Women’s 1st Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 3) Men’s and Women’s 1st Round: 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20
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(Day 3) Men’s and Women’s 1st Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 4) Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21
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(Day 4) Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 5) Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 22
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(Day 5) Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 6) Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23
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(Day 6) Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 7) Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 24
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(Day 7) Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 8) Men’s and Women’s 4th Round: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25
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(Day 8) Men’s and Women’s 4th Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 9) Men’s and Women’s 4th Round: 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 26
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(Day 9) Men’s and Women’s 4th Round: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 10) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27
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(Day 10) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 11) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28
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(Day 11) Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
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(Day 12) Women’s Semifinals: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 29
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(Day 13) Men’s Semifinal: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, January 30
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(Day 13) Men’s Semifinal: 3:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 31
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(Day 14) Women’s Final: 3:30 a.m.
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
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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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