The Australian Open gets underway this week in Melbourne. This first Grand Slam really marks the beginning of the tennis season with many players having played just one or two tune-up tournaments coming into one of the biggest tournaments of the year.
You can watch the Australian Open here in the United States on ESPN, ESPN+, and Tennis Channel. With the tournament being on the other side of the world a lot of the matches will be taking place in the middle of the night our time, but you can catch some morning matches in prime time in the USA.
On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on the Australian Open, look at the odds (both outright winner and match), and finish with a step by step guide.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Australian Open?
Your options depend on where you live. Here are the main ways to bet on the Australian Open in the United States.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C., where licensed sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM offer odds on the Australian Open. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket let you buy and sell contracts on the outcome of the Australian Open. Instead of betting against a sportsbook, you trade with other users, and the price of a contract reflects the market’s view of how likely an outcome is. These platforms operate under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gambling law, which is why they are available in most states, including states without legal sports betting.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) apps such as PrizePicks and Underdog offer player stat contests in most states. Rather than betting on who wins, you pick whether players will go over or under a statistical projection.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks are licensed outside the United States and accept bets from across the country. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
2026 Australian Open Men’s Singles Odds
Let’s take a look at the Men’s Singles winner odds heading into the tournament.
As you can see, Jannik Sinner, who is the two-time defending champion, is a significant favorite.
Carlos Alcaraz, the other young phenom who won 2 Grand Slams last year, and is the top ranked player in the world, is the second favorite, while Novak Djokovic, who has won 10 Australian Opens in his career, is the third favorite.
On the women’s side Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite with odds of +190. Sabalenka has won the Aussie Open two times (2023 and 2024). Iga Swiatek (+500), Coco Gauff (+700), Elena Rybakina (+800), and Amanda Anisimova (+900) are the other top contenders.
Australian Open Match Odds
Here’s an example of the bets you can make on a match at the Aussie Open:
**These odds were taken from the Tiafoe vs Kubler first round match at this years tournament.
In this example, Tiafoe is a -325 favorite to defeat Kubler. Sportsbooks offer a full list of betting markets for each match including game spread, total games, 1st set money line and more.
Check out our tennis page for a further look at the bets you can make on a tennis match.
Bet On Australian Open – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Your Option
Decide which type of platform fits how you want to bet. Licensed sportsbooks offer the full range of bets where they are available, prediction markets let you trade contracts on the outcome, and DFS apps are built around player stats. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
Every platform has its own eligibility requirements. Most prediction markets and DFS apps require you to be at least 18, while licensed sportsbooks require you to be 21 in most states and physically located in the state where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the tennis section, select the market you’re interested in, and choose your position. Before confirming, check the price or odds and how much you stand to win, using the bet types explained above as a guide.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the tournament starts and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
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