2013 Australian Open TV Schedule: ESPN2, Tennis Channel

by Staff | January 12th, 2013, 10:52 pm
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The first tennis slam of 2013 gets underway Sunday night from Melbourne. The Australian Open will again be televised in the U.S. just like it was last year by the pairing of ESPN and the Tennis Channel.

In its 29th year televising the event, ESPN will offer over 100 hours of live coverage starting with the first round Sunday night and running through the final live the morning of January 27. ESPN’s talent crew includes Cliff Drysdale, Darren Cahill, Chris Evert, Mary Joe Fernandez, Brad Gilbert, Patrick McEnroe and Pam Shriver with hosts Chris Fowler and Chris McKendry along with reporter Tom Rinaldi.

ESPN3.com will offer live streaming of over 600 hour from the Australian Open.


Tennis Channel will show 30 hours of live tennis via the early 7pm ET air window each night starting Monday through the quarterfinals. The network’s talent roster includes Bill Macatee, Martina Navratilova, Brett Haber, Justin Gimelstob, Jon Wertheim and Lindsay Davenport.

ESPN2 Australian Open TV Schedule (All times Eastern)
Sun, Jan 13 6:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE
Mon, Jan 14 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE
Tue, Jan 15 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE
Wed, Jan 16 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE
Thur, Jan 17 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE
Fri, Jan 18 9 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE
Sat, Jan 19 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE
Sun, Jan 20 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE, Round of 16
Mon, Jan 21 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., Tue 3:30 – 6 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE, Quarterfinals
Tue, Jan 22 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE,
Wed, Jan 23 3:30 a.m. – 6 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE, Quarterfinals
Wed, Jan 23 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Women’s Semifinals ESPN2 LIVE,
Thurs, Jan 24 3:30 – 6 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE, Men’s Semifinal #1
Fri, Jan 24 3:30 – 6 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE, Men’s Semifinal #2
Sat, Jan 26 3 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE, Women’s Final
Sun, Jan. 27 3 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. ESPN2 LIVE, Men’s Final

Tennis Channel Australian Open TV Schedule (All times Eastern)
Monday, Jan. 14, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE, First Round
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7:00 – 9:00 PM PM LIVE, Second Round
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM LIVE, Second Round
Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM LIVE, Third Round
Friday, Jan. 18, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE, Third Round
Saturday, Jan. 19, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE, Round of 16
Sunday, Jan. 20, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE, Round of 16
Monday, Jan. 21, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE, Women’s Quarterfinals
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE, Women’s Quarterfinals
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM LIVE
Thursday, Jan. 24, 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM LIVE, Women’s Doubles Final
Saturday, Jan. 26, 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM LIVE, Men’s Doubles Final
Sunday, Jan. 27, 12:30 AM – 2:30 AM LIVE, Mixed Doubles Final


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13 Comments for 2013 Australian Open TV Schedule: ESPN2, Tennis Channel

Matt Hill Says:

If only the French Open had a schedule like this.

January 12th, 2013 at 10:58 pm


Ben Pronin Says:

And for everyone else who doesn’t have tennis channel?

January 13th, 2013 at 12:21 am


cindy bennett Says:

I can only sympathise with those who don’t have a
tennis channel. I added a sports package to my
Pay T.V. yesterday and I will get to see every
match for the two weeks for $20. There is a GOD.

January 13th, 2013 at 4:23 am


Jonathan @ peRFect Tennis Says:

Pity they don’t put it on terrestrial TV. Would get more kids into it for sure!

There are zero matches on the BBC this year until the final. Terrible really.

January 13th, 2013 at 10:56 am


courbon Says:

@Jonathan; You are absolutely right!When I was a kid I use to watch McEnroe and Connors battling it out while eating sunnday lunch…I would understand if there is no place for sport because of the history, education, drama programs…but with all reality TV and endless cooking and renovation programs?Give me break…I guess, sport became big bussiness (like a music years ago)-you have to pay…

January 13th, 2013 at 3:13 pm


alison Says:

Courbon the only tennis available here in GB on terestrial TV is Wimbledon in summer,all the rest of the GS and other tourneys are all on sky tv,its the ony reason i got sky tv for was the sport,it costs me 60 pound extra a month,apart from the sport i dont watch much else as its all a load of crap.

January 13th, 2013 at 3:21 pm


alison Says:

Oh and queens club tennis,thank god for the age of the internet.

January 13th, 2013 at 3:23 pm


Craig Allan Says:

I thought nester was part of one of the best double teams ever?

January 17th, 2013 at 3:06 am


chanel lugo Says:

I find it hard to believe all the hype thats being said about Maria and how well she’s doing.She has’nt played anyone really but Venus and that always seems to happen with Maria.It seems that tennis is setup to keep her in the tournament longer.Not saying that the ladies she’s playing are’nt good but you guys make it easy for her. Also I think its unfortunate that she’s allowed to scream like that, how on earth could anyone concentrate.She’s doing it from start to finish.maybe if she stops screaming the entire tournament she could catch her breath long enough to win without the matches being fixed for her.Granted the most of them scream but not like that. Azeranka does it also.Its unfair to the opponent and the fans.Your real tennis Queens are Azeranka,S Williams and several more.If you guys want Sherapova to be a true champion let her earn it dont give it to her.Watching a Sherapova match is like watching a Wwf wrestling match.

January 22nd, 2013 at 2:34 am


chanel lugo Says:

World #1 Azarenka /// The real #1 Serena

January 22nd, 2013 at 2:39 am


MAEibank Says:

I do not believe Williams ankle picture was a pick of her ankle…looked to me like a knee…she would be a docs if it was really that bad…match was the worse I have ever seen Williams play…Stephens was given a gift or a thrown match?

January 24th, 2013 at 12:37 am


Emiga Says:

For those who have no access to Tennis Channel, you can access the matches, both live and replays on ESPN3.coom. Good luck and enjoy!

January 24th, 2013 at 5:10 pm


Peter Says:

does anyone know when the Australian Open men’s final was first played at night? And when was the first time the final game was televised on commercial television?

January 26th, 2013 at 10:46 pm

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