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Catch Carlos Alcaraz vs No. Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men's final. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)Andrew KoopmanSun, February 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC·3 min readThe men's singles final at the Australian Open is set to be one for the ages, as world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz takes on No. 4 Novak Djokovic. For Djokovic, this is familiar territory. He's chasing what would be his 11th Australian Open title and is coming off a grueling five-set semifinal win over defending champion Jannik Sinner. The Serbian legend already owns the most Grand Slam titles in men's tennis history and looks to extend that dominance even further on a court he's owned for more than a decade and a half.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn the other side, Carlos Alcaraz is seeking a different kind of milestone. With two wins each at Wimbledon, the French Open, and the U.S. Open already under his belt, the 22-year-old phenom is just one victory away from completing the career Grand Slam. If he pulls it off, he'll become only the 9th man in history to do so, and the youngest to ever hit the mark, currently held by Rafael Nadal (24 years old). With youth, speed, and explosive shot-making on his side, Alcaraz will be aiming to disrupt Djokovic's game in Melbourne and further cement his growing legacy among the sport's elite.
The Australian Open wraps up with the men's final at 3:30 a.m. EST, and fans across the country can catch all the action with Sling TV.
When is the Australian Open men's final?
What: Australian Open Men's Final - No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz vs No. 4 Novak Djokovic
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:30 a.m. EST
Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
TV: ESPN
How to stream the Australian Open men's final without cable
As the first Grand Slam final of 2026, the Australian Open men's final will air everywhere on ESPN, making it really simple to tune in without cable, since all major streaming services with live TV carry ESPN in at least one of their base packages. If you want to watch the match for as little as possible, we recommend going with Sling TV. Not only does Sling Orange include ESPN and start at just $45.99/month, depending on your zip code, but Sling also has an even better way to watch a big event like this.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith the platform's flexible streaming passes, tennis fans around the country can pick up a 24-hour day pass for just $4.99, and you'll get complete access to Sling Orange, including ESPN. This means you'll be able to watch the final match live, along with all the pre- and post-match action, for just five bucks. Sling Orange also comes with ESPN2, so if you don't want to wake up at 3:30 a.m. EST to watch it live, you can watch the full replay starting at 9:00 a.m. Here are all the ways you can tune in with Sling:
Sling TV Day Pass ($4.99 for 24 hours of live TV)
Sling TV Weekend Pass ($9.99 for live TV Friday - Sunday)
Sling TV Week Pass ($14.99 for a full week of access)
Sling TV 3-Month Prepay ($49.99 - $159.99/month then monthly recurring payments)
Sling TV Orange ($45.99/month)
Sling TV Orange & Blue ($60.99/month)
Even though these temporary access streaming passes from Sling offer the best value, you can also sign up for any of these other streaming services to watch Alcaraz take on Djokovic:
fuboTV ($48.99 for the first month, then $73.99/month with a 7-day free trial)
DIRECTV STREAM ($89.99/month; no free trial available for the base package right now)
Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month with a 3-day free trial; also includes Disney+ and ESPN+)
YouTube TV ($59.99/month for the first two months, then $82.99/month with a 10-day free trial)
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