Overview

• The event will feature a 32‑player field of 22 professionals and 10 amateurs in a straight‑elimination draw, with the champion earning A$1 million.
• World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is confirmed to lead the professional lineup, with additional names to be announced.
• Each match is decided by a single point after a pre‑match game of rock‑paper‑scissors determines who serves, with the final slated for a Rod Laver Arena night session during Opening Week.
• Amateur places will be filled through qualifying at clubs across Australia and additional slots during Opening Week, with entries opening soon.
• Opening Week runs January 12–17 with free kids’ entry on day one and nightly live music, the main draw follows January 18–February 1, and both doubles finals move to the final Saturday afternoon on Rod Laver Arena.