Australian Open 2027: when it runs and what rules apply to punters
The Australian Open 2027 is recorded as running from 10 to 31 January 2027 on the organiser's site, with match times set in Melbourne time. For Australian punters, online in-play betting on tennis is banned, and from 1 January 2027 new advertising rules bar celebrities from betting ads. This page lists dates and rules with sources and states no odds.
Dates and time zone
The dates come from the country brief of 6 November 2026, which cites the organiser, Tennis Australia, at ausopen.com. We re-read them before publication; event dates are rechecked every 7 days.
| Item | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First day | 2027-01-10 | From the brief; to be re-read |
| Last day | 2027-01-31 | From the brief; to be re-read |
| Length | 22 days, both ends counted | Derived from the two dates |
| Time zone | Melbourne, UTC+11 in January | Derived: daylight saving applies |
| Daily schedule | Not read | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
Where this stands: the span is on file from the brief; the daily schedule is not confirmed.
The in-play rule
Online in-play betting on sport is banned under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The brief records one exception: purely voice-based phone bets.
The rule is enforced. On 12 February 2026 ACMA reported that Tabcorp paid A$158,400 for taking 426 online in-play bets on tennis between February 2024 and June 2025. It was the third breach of the in-play rules since 2021.
Full detail is on the in-play ban page. We do not promote live betting.
Where this stands: in-play betting online is banned and penalties are on record.
Advertising rules from 1 January 2027
The brief records that the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026 (Act No. 72, 2026) applies new rules to wagering advertising content from 1 January 2027. Among them, celebrities and similar figures may not feature (s 62Z).
The start date falls nine days before the first day of the tournament. Details of the Act are on the reform Act page. The section text is re-read before publication.
Where this stands: the new advertising rules start before the tournament does.
Where betting is allowed
| Question | Answer | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Bet online during a match? | No | Interactive Gambling Act 2001 |
| Bet before the tournament with a licensed operator? | Legal for operators in the register | ACMA register; to be re-read on the day |
| Bet with an operator not in the register? | Outside the law; we name and link none | ACMA, release of 2026-10-22 |
| Minimum age | 18 | Country brief |
Check a bookmaker's licence in the ACMA register before you open an account. Offshore services are covered in illegal offshore bookmakers.
Where this stands: only pre-match betting with a registered operator is within the law.
Dates in your own time zone
The event calendar converts organiser dates to the time zone you choose. Other sport and racing pages are grouped under racing and sport. This page gives no odds and no tips.
Where this stands: the calendar page handles time zones; this page does not forecast.
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To exclude yourself from licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers, register with BetStop at betstop.gov.au. We are not a bookmaker and do not take bets.
Where this stands: free help and exclusion routes exist and are named above.
FAQ
When does the Australian Open 2027 run?
The country brief of 6 November 2026 records 10 to 31 January 2027, citing the organiser's site. We re-read ausopen.com before publication and again every 7 days.
What time zone are match times in?
Match times follow Melbourne local time. In January Melbourne observes daylight saving, so the offset is UTC+11. The daily schedule has not been read and is not confirmed on 2026-11-13.
Can Australians bet online while a tennis match is being played?
No. Online in-play betting on sport is banned under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Phone betting by voice is the only exception recorded in the country brief.
Have operators been penalised over in-play tennis bets?
Yes. ACMA reported on 12 February 2026 that Tabcorp paid A$158,400 for accepting 426 online in-play bets on tennis between February 2024 and June 2025.
What changes for betting advertising from 1 January 2027?
The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026 bars celebrities and similar figures from wagering advertising content from that date, per the country brief. This page uses none.