It's time for an all-American showdown Down Under at the 2026 Australian Open.
Americans Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys will face off in the Fourth Round of the Australian Open tonight. Pegula, the No. 6 seed, last faced Keys (No. 9 seed) at the 2025 WTA Adelaide International, where Keys won. Keys is the standing defending champ of the Australian Open.
The pair will face off in Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, with an estimated start time of 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. Tournament coverage will air across ESPN and ESPN2. The entire tournament will stream on ESPN+ for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. Here's what you need to know about watching the 2026 Australian Open.
How to watch Jessica Pegula vs. Madison Keys tonight:
Date: Sunday, Jan. 25
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
TV channel: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN+
Jessica Pegula vs. Madison Keys match start time:
In the U.S., the fourth-round match between Pegula and Keys is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jessica Pegula vs. Madison Keys match channel:
The Pegula vs. Keys match will have coverage on ESPN2 starting at 8, around 30 minutes after the match is set to start. ESPN Unlimited subscribers will be able to stream the full match live on ESPN+.
Australian Open channel:
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:
Where to watch the 2026 Australian Open without cable:
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? 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.
Australian Open 2026 schedule:
All times Eastern
Saturday, Jan. 17
(Day 1) Men's and Women's 1st Round: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 18
(Day 1) Men's and Women's 1st Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 2) Men's and Women's 1st Round: 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 19
(Day 2) Men's and Women's 1st Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 3) Men's and Women's 1st Round: 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
(Day 3) Men's and Women's 1st Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 4) Men's and Women's 2nd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
(Day 4) Men's and Women's 2nd Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 5) Men's and Women's 2nd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22
(Day 5) Men's and Women's 2nd Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 6) Men's and Women's 3rd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 23
(Day 6) Men's and Women's 3rd Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 7) Men's and Women's 3rd Round: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24
(Day 7) Men's and Women's 3rd Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 8) Men's and Women's 4th Round: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25
(Day 8) Men's and Women's 4th Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 9) Men's and Women's 4th Round: 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 26
(Day 9) Men's and Women's 4th Round: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 10) Men's and Women's Quarterfinals: 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
(Day 10) Men's and Women's Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 11) Men's and Women's Quarterfinals: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
(Day 11) Men's and Women's Quarterfinals: 3:00 a.m.
(Day 12) Women's Semifinals: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29
(Day 13) Men's Semifinal: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30
(Day 13) Men's Semifinal: 3:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31
(Day 14) Women's Final: 3:30 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1
(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
1. Carlos Alcaraz
2. Jannik Sinner
3. Alexander Zverev
4. Novak Djokovic
5. Felix Auger-Aliassime
Women's singles seeds
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 each get $4,150,000, with the runner-up receiving $2,150,000 and semi-finalists receiving $1,250,000.
More ways to watch the 2026 Australian Open:
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