When is the Australian Open 2026 women's final? Date, start time and TV coverage
Your guide to the women's singles final of the Australian Open 2026.
The hunt for the first major title of the new year, the Australian Open 2026, is on.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the dominant force in women's tennis, is the top seed and favourite to bounce back from her defeat in last year's final to claim a third crown Down Under.
Sabalenka will need to be at her best if she is to claim major title number five, given the strength of the field.
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is expected to be her toughest competition but any of the players remaining in the field at the Australian Open are capable of winning the lot.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for the Australian Open 2026 women's final, including date, time and TV information.
When is the Australian Open 2026 women's final?
The Australian Open women's final will take place on Saturday 31st January 2026.
It will mark the end of the 114th edition of the Australian Open, the 58th in the Open Era.
What time is the Australian Open 2026 women's final?
The Australian Open women's final will start at 8:30am UK time.
How to watch the Australian Open 2026 women's final
You can watch the Australian Open women's final live on TNT Sports.
There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.
You can also watch TNT Sports via Amazon Prime Video by adding the channels to your subscription.
Who won the Australian Open last year?
Madison Keys won the Australian Open 2025 by beating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final.
The American got her hands on her first major title in a three-set victory over Sabalenka, who was the top seed and defending champion.
Keys won the first set 6-3 but her opponent stormed back to take the second 6-2 before the underdog wrestled back momentum to win the deciding set 7-5.
The 30-year-old's title defence was ended at the fourth round stage of the Australian Open 2026 by compatriot Jessica Pergula.
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