Play Fantasy Australian Open 2026: Build Your Ultimate Tennis Team

Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 18:54

The Australian Open marks the start of the Grand Slam season, and in 2026 you can experience it like never before by playing the Fantasy Australian Open.

On the fast hard courts of Melbourne, the world’s best tennis players will compete for two weeks for one of the most prestigious titles in the sport. With the Fantasy Australian Open, every match becomes more exciting as you select your own team and compete for real prizes.

Men’s Singles: Alcaraz vs Sinner – Who Will You Back?

The men’s draw is once again defined by the modern rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The world’s top two players consistently rise above the competition and frequently clash in the biggest matches.

Choosing the right star — or backing both — could be the key to climbing the Fantasy Australian Open leaderboard.

Women’s Singles: Favourites and Upsets

In the women’s draw, Aryna Sabalenka enters the tournament as the favourite after winning the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024 and arriving in Melbourne in strong form.

However, the women’s field is known for its unpredictability. With narrow margins and frequent upsets, smart selections can pay off. Madison Keys proved this by claiming her first Grand Slam title in Australia last year.

This balance between favourites and surprises makes the Fantasy Australian Open especially rewarding for knowledgeable tennis fans.

👉 Step into the Fantasy Australian Open.

How the Fantasy Australian Open Works

Starting Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 01:10, you become the manager.

Select 30 tennis players (men and women)
Choose from 12 balanced groups
Earn points based on match wins and performance statistics

Every match counts equally — from round one to the final — giving all participants a fair chance to compete for top positions and prizes.

Fantasy Australian Open 2026 – Key Details

Entry Fee: $8.16 / €7 / £6.06 per team
Guaranteed Prize Pool: $935 / €800 / £695
First Prize: $235 / €200 / £173
Total Prizes: 16 GC prizes

Why Play Fantasy Tennis at the Australian Open?

Put your tennis knowledge to the test

Add excitement to every match of the tournament

Compete with players worldwide

Follow the Australian Open with an added strategic dimension

Available for Players in the USA

The Fantasy Australian Open is now available for players in the United States in the following states:

Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming.

👉 Enter the Fantasy Australian Open

Samuel GillEditor-in-Chief

Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of TennisUpToDate.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces across the TennisUpToDate network, playing a central role in the daily operation and development of the site.

Based in Leicester, Samuel has a broad background in tennis media. In his current role, he works closely with editors and writers to ensure coverage meets clear journalistic standards, with particular attention to verification, consistency, and timely updates when new information becomes available.

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