Australian Open 2025

Join Events Travel at the 2025 Australian Open — the Grand Slam of Asia Pacific and Australia’s most loved sporting event.

AO is not just a tournament; it’s a two-week festival of elite tennis, gourmet food, fine wine, and vibrant entertainment at Melbourne Park, all set in a festive atmosphere.

Each year, AO reinvents itself with exquisite cuisine from Melbourne’s top chefs, unparalleled hospitality, and family-friendly entertainment. Fans enjoy immersive facilities and dynamic brand activations, complete with live music, interactive games, and more.

Experience the thrill of the first week as top players compete on various courts, and by the second week, witness the crucial matches at Rod Laver Arena, accessible through our official travel packages.

Melbourne, Australia’s sporting capital, offers an enriching summer with its renowned restaurants, bustling bars, picturesque gardens, and pristine beaches. Extend your adventure to Victoria’s scenic locales like the Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley.

As the Official Travel Agent since 1997, we offer comprehensive packages, including official Australian Open Tickets, hand-picked luxury hotels, exclusive AO Premium Experiences, and extra travel services. Starting with Upper Baseline Tickets, you have the flexibility to upgrade to the Lower Bowl, including Super Row, for a world-class spectating experience.

We’ve been bringing fans to AO since 1994 and are excited to make your 2025 experience exceptional.

Join us in Melbourne this January for AO 2025!

Glenn Hedley,
Director, Events Travel

Melbourne Park map

To be updated for Australian Open 2025.

Rod Laver Arena seating map

Margaret Court Arena seating map

Fast facts

• The first match ever played at Australian Open (1905) was played on a cricket field, which has since been converted into a Tennis Centre – Albert Tennis Centre.
• Upwards of 50,000 tennis balls are used over the two-week tournament.
• AO Racquet stringers use over 60kms of string throughout the tournament, restringing upwards of 5000 racquets.
• Over 700 journalists and photographers cover the tournament, with more than 100 press conferences taking place.
• John Cain Arena is free seating and hosts matches during the First Week of the tournament.
• Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena are both reserved seating and require a ticket to access.

Australian Open 2025 schedule

Subject to change at anytime.

AO Premium Experiences — AO Reserve

See packages for more information about AO Reserve — the all-new hospitality program for AO 2025.

• If you want to see your favourite players up close and personal then we recommend a first week package. This is a great option to enjoy the best of Melbourne Park, where seeded and non-seeded players can be seen on outer courts and warm-up courts, accessible with a Grounds Pass or reserved ticket on Rod Laver Arena or Margaret Court Arena.
• Second week packages are where you’ll see the biggest matches and a Rod Laver Arena ticket is a must.
• If you have a Day Session ticket (on RLA or MCA), after the session concludes you can remain in Melbourne Park to enjoy the evening festivities and action on the outer courts. If you choose a reserved ticket for the Night Session, you can only arrive after ~5:00 pm, so if you want to explore Melbourne Park by day, add a Grounds Pass to your package. Grounds Passes give you access to Melbourne Park, outer courts and warm-up courts. Reserved tickets (whether RLA or MCA) also give you access to Melbourne Park as well as a reserved seat in the particular arena per session. Most fans choose Rod Laver Arena Tickets where the biggest matches take place.
• If you’re looking for an extra level of experience at Australian Open, or if you’re entertaining guests, you can’t go past AO Premium Experiences — AO Reserve. These are hospitality packages including Lower Bowl tickets on Rod Laver Arena, plus gourmet dining experiences, special venues and more. Ask our team for more information or a quote.
• If you’re travelling with children, you can enjoy discounted Grounds Passes and reserved tickets. Children aged 0-3 are free of charge if they sit on your lap. Children aged 3-11 are discounted. Children aged 12-18 are considered adults. There are plenty of activities for children of all ages, including a day care and movie theatre.

Melbourne

Melbourne is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city that combines cutting-edge style with a relaxed and carefree spirit. Celebrated for its creative arts, world-class dining, stunning galleries, cozy cafes, boutique shops, and spectacular sports events, the city offers a wealth of experiences. In the heart of the CBD, explore hidden laneways filled with vibrant street art, and just to the north, discover bohemian shopping strips and some of the finest Italian cuisine outside Italy. A short stroll or complimentary tram ride from the CBD takes you to the world-renowned MCG and Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open. For the intrepid traveller, Melbourne is a treasure trove of opportunities: within just an hour or two, you can find enchanting wineries, majestic National Parks, charming alpine towns, and breathtaking coastal drives. With its myriad offerings, Melbourne is the ideal backdrop for your dream Grand Slam adventure.

Climate

January marks summer in Melbourne with typical highs of 26ºC and lows of 19ºC, accompanied by minimal rainfall and predominantly sunny days. For comfort, we suggest opting for shaded seating during day sessions and lower or sideline seats for the night sessions. On particularly hot days, Rod Laver Arena’s roof may be closed for air-conditioned relief, ensuring an uninterrupted and enjoyable summer tennis experience.

Enhance your trip

Customised packages — add extra travel services to an existing package or tour.

Bespoke trips/group travel — create a customised itinerary with our expert team, available for individuals and groups of all sizes (including corporate groups and incentives).

See what we can offer below and get in touch for a free quote, recommendations or more information.

The default currency for this event is AUD ($).

Payment requirements and dates

On sale date to 1 June 2024 (early bird terms)

A deposit of 25% is due to confirm your booking, plus any ticket upgrades and extras*.

The balance of 75% is due by 20 September 2024**.

From 1 June 2024 to 20 September 2024 (regular terms)

A deposit of 50% is due to confirm your booking, plus any ticket upgrades and extras*.

The balance of 50% is due by 20 September 2024**.

*If your booking includes extra travel services, different payment terms may apply to be confirmed on quoting (e.g. flight tickets require full payment to confirm while car rental can be paid on pick-up).
** Bookings made after the balance due date will require full payment to confirm, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

How to make payment

Payment instructions for direct transfers (EFT) and credit card payment links will be provided within your invoice on booking.

How to pay in other currencies and fees

Invoices can be paid in AUD, USD, GBP, EUR or NZD. If you elect to pay your invoice in a different currency to the event default currency, your invoice will be converted at the best available daily mid-market rate.

If paying an invoice in AUD

Payments via direct transfer (EFT) incur no additional fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees).

Payments using Visa or Mastercard incur a 1.7% merchant fee. Payments using American Express incur a 1.98% merchant fee.

If paying an invoice in USD, GBP, EUR or NZD

Payments via direct transfer (EFT) incur no additional fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees).

Payments using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Google Pay or Apple Pay incur a 1.98% merchant fee.

Events Travel cannot be held liable for, or incur any costs associated with, fees charged by your bank or credit card issuer when making payments.

Below is a summary of a few important terms and conditions. For complete terms and conditions please read more here: Booking Terms and Conditions. A PDF copy will be provided on booking or can be downloaded at any time.

Summary of important terms and conditions

• Prices are listed per person in AUD.
• Invoices can be paid in AUD, USD, GBP, EUR or NZD on request.
• All payments are non-refundable in case of cancellation — we highly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance at the time of booking. We issue policies with Cover-More or Go Insurance and offer a 10% discount off any annual policy purchased for Australian residents. We also offer inbound policies for foreign residents travelling to Australia with Cover-More.
• Changes to bookings may incur amendment fees per change (plus supplier fees e.g. airline fee and fare difference to change a flight ticket).
• Full cancellation applies and there are no refunds or credits for unused services.
• Events Travel are IATA, ATAS and ATIA accredited and members of ASTA and IAGTO.
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• Events Travel cannot be held liable for, or incur any costs associated with, fees charged by your bank or credit card issuer when making payments.
• Events Travel is an Official Travel Agent for Australian Open since 1997.