Maybe attending sports events in person is too been-there, done-that in the modern age. So, apparently, is watching the actual action on a TV, laptop or phone. The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form.

ESPN holds the rights for live coverage of the Australian Open in the US, with coverage spread out across both ESPN and ESPN2. If you don't have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the tennis tournament with a live TV streaming service. All five of the major services offer ESPN.

The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form

While ESPN+ is your one-stop solution in the US, as it has coverage of every single match, you can check out our advice on how to watch the free coverage from an Australian TV cha

For U.S. fans, the Australian Open will once again be complicated by the time difference between the continents, with day sessions starting at 7 p.m. ET the evening prior for American viewers. Are you ready to watch the 2025 Australian Open?

Full live stream details for the 2025 Australian Open tennis tournament, including online broadcast and free streaming options.