How to Watch the Australian Open in Ireland and the UK (2027 TV & Streaming Guide)

The 2027 Australian Open will be held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne from 11 January to 31 January 2027, with the main draw scheduled for 17–31 January 2027.

It will be the first Grand Slam of the 2027 tennis season and one of the biggest events on the calendar for fans in Ireland and the UK.

If you want to watch the Australian Open live in Ireland or the UK, the key broadcaster is Warner Bros. Discovery, which holds the European rights to the tournament through 2031.

In Ireland and the UK, that coverage sits under the TNT Sports brand.

In this guide, I’ll show you:

• who has the TV and streaming rights in Ireland and the UK
• the cheapest ways to watch
• the likely 2027 tournament schedule
• the main difference between watching in Ireland and in the UK

How to Watch the Australian Open in Ireland and the UK

In order to watch the 2027 Australian Open, you will need to be subscribed to TNT Sports:

Ireland: TNT Sports is available through selected TV providers such as Sky, NOW, Virgin Media or Vodafone, as TNT Sports is not available through discovery+ in the Republic of Ireland.

UK: TNT Sports is the main home of coverage in the UK, with streaming moving to HBO Max from 26 March 2026 rather than discovery+.

TNT Sports can be streamed on smart TVs, Fire Stick, Chromecast, Apple TV, phones and tablets.

2027 Australian Open TV Coverage in Ireland and the UK

In September 2021, Eurosport announced that Discovery+ had won exclusive rights to broadcast the Aussie Open across Europe starting in 2022 and running until 2031.

However, in January 2025, it was announced that Eurosport would integrate with TNT Sports in Ireland and the UK.

This means that if you want to stream the Australian Open live in 2027 in Ireland and the UK then you are going to need to a subscription to TNT Sports through Sky, Now TV, Virgin Media, or Vodafone.

TNT Sports in Ireland

In Ireland, TNT Sports is only available on traditional TV providers rather than through the discovery+ standalone streaming plans.

1. NOW (Streaming)

• Go to the NOW TV website.
• Choose a Sports Extra membership — this includes access to Premier Sports & TNT Sports channels.
• Create an account, select your package (day, month, or longer), and complete payment.
• Stream on your device via the NOW app or website.

2. Sky TV (Ireland)

• If you already have a Sky TV subscription, you can add TNT Sports or a sports bundle that includes it.
• Contact Sky Ireland or sign in to your Sky account to upgrade your package.
• Once added, TNT Sports will be available through your Sky receiver or the Sky Go app.

3. Virgin Media TV

• TNT Sports can be added via Virgin Media TV bundles in Ireland.
• Choose a package that includes TNT Sports and complete the subscription process with Virgin Media.

4. Other TV Providers

• Vodafone TV and some other providers may offer TNT Sports as an add-on in their channel line-ups — check their TV channel options and add on TNT Sports where available.

Note: In the Republic of Ireland, TNT Sports isn’t currently available through the discovery+ Sports plans that operate in the UK.

TNT Sports in the United Kingdom

In the UK, the tournament is also carried by TNT Sports, but the direct-to-consumer streaming option is changing.

Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that from 26 March 2026, TNT Sports will no longer stream through discovery+ and will instead continue on HBO Max.

That means UK tennis fans watching the 2027 Australian Open online should expect HBO Max to be the main streaming home for TNT Sports coverage.

1. HBO Max / TNT Sports plan

This is the most direct streaming option for UK viewers who do not want a full TV package.

TNT Sports has said the standalone streaming plan will be £30.99 per month in the UK after the transition.

Prices can change, so it is worth checking the official website before subscribing.

2. TV Providers with TNT Sports

You can also access TNT Sports by adding it to your existing TV/broadband packages:

• Sky — add TNT Sports to your Sky TV plan.
• EE — include TNT Sports as part of an EE TV or broadband bundle.
• Virgin Media — select a package that includes TNT Sports.
• BT — many BT packages include access to TNT Sports via discovery+ or directly on BT TV platforms.

2027 Australian Open TNT Sports Tennis Schedule

The main singles draws will start on Sunday, the 17th of January 2027, with the tournament concluding with the men’s final on Sunday, 31st of January 2027.

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