Just as the US Open comes to a close, ticket presales for the Australian Open will soon open. Beginning on September 15, fans can register for the Grand Slam’s presale and ticketing options, which will go on sale next week.
Registering for a Ticketmaster account
To purchase tickets to The Open, you will need to have an Australian Ticketmaster account. But if you already have a Ticketmaster account in the US or Canada, when you click through to the Australian Open events on your domestic Ticketmaster site, it will automatically link your account information to the Australian platform.
Which means, as long as you have a Ticketmaster account in your home country, you’ll be able to purchase tickets for The Open on the Australian site.
Accessibility Presale
Fans with a disability who require special seating arrangements can register for the Australian Open’s Accessibility Presale through Thursday, September 18, at 10pm ET (which is noon Australian time on 9/19). These tickets provide seating accommodations in Rod Laver Arena (center court), Margaret Court Arena (court #1), and John Cain Arena (court #2). Several seating options are available, including a viewing bay for those in wheelchairs and other areas to accommodate visual and auditory disabilities.
Mastercard Presale
Mastercard cardholders are eligible to join this presale beginning on Tuesday, September 23, at 10pm ET (12:00pm on 9/24 local Melbourne time) and ending the next day at the same time. Fans must pay with a Mastercard to be eligible for this presale. If you don’t have a Mastercard and want to take advantage of this presale opportunity, the Open has confirmed that a prepaid Mastercard should work as well.
AO Extras Presale
This presale is for fans who do not have a Mastercard and do not need accessible seating. The sales window will open at 12:00am ET on Thursday, September 25 (2:00pm local Melbourne time). The presale will end on Monday, October 6, at 7:59am ET (11:59pm local Melbourne time).
| PRESALE | START TIME (ET) | END TIME (ET) |
| Accessibility Presale | Sunday 9/14 at 10pm ET | Thursday 9/18 at 10pm ET |
| Mastercard Presale | Tuesday 9/23 at 10pm ET | Wednesday 9/24 at 10pm ET |
| AO Extras Presale | Thursday 9/25 at 12am ET | Monday 10/6 at 7:59am ET |
| Public onsale | Monday 10/6 at 10pm ET | None |
Australian Open ticket prices
For Rod Laver Arena, prices start at AU$85 (~$57 USD), for Margaret Court Arena, it’s AU$69 (~$46 USD), and John Cain Arena is AU$65 (~$44 USD).
Grounds passes start at AU$49 (~$33 USD) for early bird pricing. There’s also a weekly ground pass for the second week of the tournament that starts at AU$99.
For a summary of ticket prices, click here.
Hospitality and Travel Packages
There is an extensive array of premium hospitality options at The Open. Click here for more information from Ticketmaster, and click here for options at the Australian Open’s site.
There are also a variety of travel packages available through the Australian Open’s official travel partners. These provide access to sessions on the show courts, and include hotel stays as well.
Bottom line
Registering for any of these presales is free, so it doesn’t hurt to register if you’re interested in attending the tournament. Be mindful of the day and session you book, as ticket prices will increase as the tournament progresses. We will update this story as more details are made available.
