How to Listen to the Australian Open on the radio

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Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is excited to announce its most comprehensive broadccast coverage yet of the 2026 Australian Open, bringing every serve, rally and match defining moment to tennis fans across Australia and beyond.

Broadcasting live from the heart of Melbourne Park, SEN's coverage will originate from its commentary bunker at Rod Laver Arena, offering listeners unmatched access and insights into the tournament.

The action kicks off on Sunday 18th January, with SEN's coverage from Midday. Additionally, AO Radio will stream live on the SEN App continuing 24/7 until the end of the Men's final on Sunday 1st February. Fans can tune in anytime across the SEN network for rolling coverage, expert analysis and live commentary of the biggest matches.

The First Serve Live returns on Monday February 2nd at 8pm AEDT for its 18th year on the SEN Network/App, Australia's only dedicated weekly tennis program on commercial radio running through till the end of November.

Listeners will enjoy full live commetary of every Men's and Women's Semi-Final and Final, plus in-depth coverage throughout the tournament. Fans attending Melbourne Park can experience the action in real-time via SEN Stadium, while those watching at home can use SEN Sync to perfectly align the commentary with their TV broadcast.

This year's SEN Radio team features a world-class line-up of Brett Phillips, Jordan Kounelis, Marc Sophoulis, Candy Reid, Courtney Walsh, Mark Woodforde and Beti Sekulovski, delivering expert insights and play-by-play action.

SEN Schedule

Jan 18th - 12 Midday-7pm

Jan 19th - 23rd 7pm till close

Jan 24th - 12 Midday-11pm

Jan 25th - 12 Midday-11pm

Jan 26th - 12 Midday-11pm

Jan 27th - Jan 29th 7pm till close

Jan 30th - 2pm (1st Men's SF) and 7pm (2nd Men's SF)

Jan 31st - 6pm (Women's Final)

Feb 1st - 6pm (Men's Final)

SEN Network: SEN 1116am Melbourne, SEN 1170am Sydney, SENQ 693am Brisbane, SEN Gold Coast 1620am, SEN SA 1629am, SEN Tassie 1629am, SEN Top End 1611am, SEN Mt Gambier 1629am, SEN Goulbourn Valley 1260am, SEN Geelong, SEN Bendigo, SEN Ballarat, SEN Gippsland, SEN Sunraysia, SEN WA on the app in Perth, SEN Spirit 621am in Bunbury, SEN Spirit 621am in Bunbury, SEN Spirit 1494am in WA's South West, SEN Peel in Mandurah, and SEN Goldfields 1611am in Kalgoorlie and across WA in the Pilbara, Mid-West and Great Southern Regions, SEN Fanatic on the SEN App, SEN App worldwide.