A Complete Guide to Australian Open 2027 Ticket Pre-Sales

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Australian Open 2027 Ticket pre-sales

Tennis fans, mark your calendars: Australia’s Summer of Tennis is making its return to Melbourne Park earlier than ever. Running from Monday, 11 January to Sunday, 31 January 2027, the Australian Open (AO 2027) is setting up for three full weeks of world-class tennis, music, food, and entertainment.

To help fans secure their seats ahead of the rush, Tennis Australia has unveiled an earlier-than-ever ticket window, complete with targeted pre-sale phases. Here is your ultimate guide to securing AO 2027 tickets before they open to the general public.

Key Ticket On-Sale Key Dates at a Glance

  • 28 July – 4 August 2026: Accessibility Pre-Sale Sign-Up Window (Pre-sale access runs through 30 November 2026)
  • 5 August – 6 August 2026: Mastercard Pre-Sale
  • 6 August – 12 August 2026: AO Extras + Tennis Community Pre-Sale
  • 13 August 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST: General Public On-Sale

Detailed Pre-Sale Phases: How & When to Buy

1. The Accessibility Pre-Sale

  • Starts: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST
  • Sign-Up Deadline: Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST

Building on a world-leading initiative introduced in previous years, the Australian Open’s Accessibility Pre-Sale reflects a continued commitment to making the tournament “Open for All.” This phase gives priority ticket access to fans requiring accessible seating and specialized arena accommodation.

The Accessibility Pre-Sale covers four main seating categories:

  1. Wheelchair & Mobility Equipment Bay: Designed specifically for wheelchair users and individuals requiring physical equipment support.
  2. Ease-of-Access Seating: For guests with lower mobility, neurodiversity, intellectual disability, injury, or those attending with an assistance animal.
  3. Enhanced Vision Seating: Tailored for blind or low-vision fans, as well as those accompanied by Guide Dogs.
  4. Deaf or Hard of Hearing Seating: Direct access to seats optimized for hearing loops and live screen captioning.

How to Sign Up: Visit the official AO Extras page, check the relevant accessibility box, and submit your details before 11:59 pm AEST on 4 August.

2. Mastercard Pre-Sale

  • Starts: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST
  • Ends: Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST

Mastercard cardholders can take advantage of a 24-hour exclusive pre-sale window to lock in arena seating and Ground Passes ahead of general release.

Important Requirement: To complete your purchase during this window, you must pay using a valid Mastercard at checkout.

3. AO Extras + Tennis Community Pre-Sale

  • Starts: Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 2:00 pm AEST
  • Ends: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST

For fans looking for standard early access, signing up for AO Extras provides the ideal portal. Beyond pre-sale ticket rights, joining AO Extras keeps you connected to player news, Grand Slam storylines, AO Shop merch drops, AO Travel packages, and AO Reserve premium hospitality options year-round.

How to Join: Simply sign up at ausopen.com/ao-extras prior to the pre-sale launch on 6 August.

4. General Public On-Sale

  • Starts: Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 12:00 pm AEST
  • Platform: Official ticketing partner Ticketmaster Australia

If you miss the pre-sales, all remaining tickets—including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, and multi-day Ground Passes—will become available to the public.

Insider Tips for Securing Your AO 2027 Tickets

  1. Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing: Early bird ticket pricing is available across select sessions and categories until 12:59 pm AEDT on Monday, 30 November 2026. Booking early guarantees the best value.
  2. Mastercard Smart Queue System: High demand is expected for high-profile day/night sessions in Rod Laver Arena. Ticketmaster will utilize a Smart Queue waiting room system. Join the online waiting room 15–30 minutes prior to on-sale times. Avoid refreshing your browser once in line, as this will push you to the back of the queue.
  3. 100% Digital Tickets: All Australian Open 2027 tickets will be delivered digitally. Your mobile tickets will appear in your Ticketmaster App account closer to the event (around late November 2026).
  4. Ticket Limits: Standard ticket purchases allow up to 50 tickets per order for general sessions, making it easier to plan group outings or corporate events.