With the first grand slam of the year taking place in Melbourne, here's what tennis fans need to know about the schedule, streaming, and more.

The Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park. Women play best-of-three-set matches; men play best-of-five. There are separate day and night sessions. The event lasts 15 days. There are retractable roofs on the three largest courts: Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena.

For fans in the United States, the Australian Open will be broadcast on ESPN and the Tennis Channel. Additionally, matches can be streamed live on FuboTV.

For U.S. fans, the Australian Open will once again be complicated by the time difference between the continents, with day sessions starting at 7 p.m. ET the evening prior for American viewers. Are you ready to watch the 2025 Australian Open?

The first tennis major of 2025 is upon us, and The Sporting News has all the predictions, tips and odds you need to know ahead of the Australian Open getting underway.