Where to watch Djokovic vs. Alcaraz Australian Open men’s final today on free streams, TV

Tennis superstars collide Sunday at the 2026 Australian Open, where No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will battle No. 4 Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at Rod Laver Arena. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 a.m. ET with TV coverage on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and streaming on-demand.

How to watch: Live streams of the Alcaraz vs. Djokovic match are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).

History will be made regardless of match winner, with Alcaraz looking to complete a career Grand Slam and Djokovic aiming for his all-time record 25th major crown. Alcaraz beat Djokovic in straight sets the last time they saw each other in last year’s U.S. Open semifinal, but Djokovic owns a 5-4 edge in the series and has wins in the previous two meetings in the 2025 Aussie Open quarterfinals and the ‘24 Olympic final.

#1 Carlos Alcaraz vs. #4 Novak Djokovic

Australian Open men’s final

When: Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3:30 a.m. ET

Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

TV channel: ESPN

Live streams: DirecTV (free trial) | FuboTV (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate) | ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/mo.)

Alcaraz, 22, has six career Grand Slam wins to his credit and chases No. 7, already having bested his previous best finish at the Australian Open, which was a quarterfinal appearance in the 2024 and ‘25 tournaments. The Spanish star defeated No. 3 Alexander Zverev in a five-set semifinal marathon to reach the Aussie Open finals for the first time, while Djokovic outlasted world No. 2 Jannik Sinner in five sets in his bid for the 11th Aussie Open win of his career.

Australian Open Tennis 2026: Live Streaming Options

FuboTV (free trial) - FuboTV scores high marks for viewer experience with a huge library of live sports; length of the free trial varies; the monthly rate after trial starts at $54.99 with a current $30 off promotional offer.

DirecTV (free trial) - DirecTV has the longest free trial in streaming with five days to try before you buy; first month after the free trial starts as low as $54.99 with current $35 off promotion.

SlingTV (low intro rate) - Sling’s half-price offer is perfect for those in the market for 1+ month of TV;.monthly plans start at just $29.99 with the introductory rate. A comparison of plans, including daily and weekly passes, can be found here.

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