Nine’s summer of tennis returns to centre court today with the United Cup, followed by the Brisbane International this weekend, setting the stage for the Australian Open later this month.
The action starts today with the United Cup, airing live and free on Channel 9 through to January 11. The mixed teams international tournament features 18 nations competing across Sydney and Perth, with each tie made up of men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed doubles matches.
This year’s field features a strong concentration of top ranked players, including Australia’s Alex de Minaur, world number one Iga Swiatek, defending champions Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz for Team USA, Germany’s Alexander Zverev and Britain’s Jack Draper.
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Perth also hosts Naomi Osaka alongside Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari, while Sydney welcomes de Minaur joined by Australia’s top ranked female Maya Joint.
Channel 9’s United Cup broadcast team includes Jim Courier, Todd Woodbridge, Sam Smith, Casey Dellacqua and Brenton Speed, with hosting duties shared by Emma Lawrence, Michael Atkinson and Nick McArdle.
Anhelina Kalinina, Jiri Lehecka and Aryna Sabalenka are among the players set to feature at the 2026 Brisbane International (image – Nine)
From this Sunday, attention turns to the Brisbane International, running from January 4 to January 11. The long standing Australian Open warm up event airs live and free on 9Go, alongside comprehensive streaming coverage.
The Brisbane field is led by world number one Aryna Sabalenka, former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys.
Australian interest is strong with Nick Kyrgios returning as a men’s singles wildcard and reuniting with Thanasi Kokkinakis in doubles as the Special Ks.
Also competing are Joao Fonseca, Frances Tiafoe, two time tournament winner Grigor Dimitrov and Australians Alexei Popyrin, Daria Kasatkina and Emerson Jones.
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Coverage of the Brisbane International features Jelena Dokic, John Millman, Tom Rehn and Peter Psaltis in commentary, hosted by Georgie Parker and Brett Phillips, with coverage across multiple courts.
While the United Cup and Brisbane International anchor Nine’s summer coverage, the broader Australian summer of tennis also features several other lead-in events across the country ahead of the Australian Open.
The Australian Open begins later this month, running from January 12 through to February 1.
Top players including Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alex de Minaur and Coco Gauff feature in the United Cup as Nine launches its summer of tennis (image – Nine)
Where to watch
The United Cup is live and free on Channel 9 from today, while the Brisbane International airs live and free on 9Go from Sunday.
Both tournaments are also available to stream on 9Now, with every match and every court live and free, plus highlights on demand.
Full live and on demand coverage is also available via Stan Sport.
United Cup broadcast schedule (AEDT)
- Friday, January 2
1.00pm Day session on Channel 9HD
8.00pm Night session from Perth on 9GemHD - Saturday, January 3
10.30am Day session on Channel 9HD
7.00pm Night session on Channel 9HD - Sunday, January 4
10.30am Day session on Channel 9HD
5.00pm until late on 9GemHD - Monday, January 5
10.30am Day session on Channel 9HD
4.30pm until late on 9GemHD - Tuesday, January 6
10.30am Day session on Channel 9HD
4.30pm Evening session on 9GemHD
7.00pm Night session on Channel 9HD - Wednesday, January 7
10.30am Day session on Channel 9HD
4.30pm until late on 9GemHD - Thursday, January 8
5.30pm on 9GemHD
7.30pm on Channel 9HD - Friday, January 9
5.30pm Quarter Finals on 9GemHD, switching to Channel 9 at 7.30pm - Saturday, January 10
10.30am Semi Finals on Channel 9HD
7.00pm Semi Finals on Channel 9HD - Sunday, January 11
5.30pm Final on 9GemHD, switching to Channel 9 at 7.00pm
Brisbane International broadcast schedule (AEDT)
- Sunday, January 4
12.00pm on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport - Monday, January 5
12.00pm on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport - Tuesday, January 6
12.00pm on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport - Wednesday, January 7
12.00pm on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport - Thursday, January 8
12.00pm on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport - Friday, January 9
12.00pm on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport - Saturday, January 10
12.00pm Day session on 9Go
7.30pm Night session on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport - Sunday, January 11
3.00pm Day session on 9Go
6.00pm Night session Final on 9Go
Stream on 9Now and Stan Sport
Nine’s summer of tennis begins today on Channel 9 from 1.00pm AEDT with the United Cup, with every match also available live on Stan Sport. Check local guides for coverage times.
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