when are the australian open semi finals
The Australian Open 2026 singles semi‑finals are scheduled for Thursday 29 January (women) and Friday 30 January (men), local time in Melbourne.
Exact semi‑final dates and times
- Women’s semi‑finals:
- Date: Thursday 29 January 2026.
* Main session time: 7:30 pm (Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, GMT+11 in late January).
- Men’s semi‑finals:
- Date: Friday 30 January 2026.
* First semi: 12:30 pm local time.
* Second semi: 7:30 pm local time.
Simple date overview (local Melbourne time)
| Event | Date (2026) | Local time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s singles semi‑finals | Thu 29 January | 7:30 pm session |
| Men’s singles semi‑final 1 | Fri 30 January | 12:30 pm session |
| Men’s singles semi‑final 2 | Fri 30 January | 7:30 pm session |
Times can shift slightly year to year, but for Australian Open 2026 this is the published provisional schedule.
TL;DR: If you’re planning to watch: mark Thursday night (29 Jan) for the women’s semis and both Friday day and night (30 Jan) for the men’s semis in Melbourne time.
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