Where to watch Australian Open tennis in Pattaya
The Australian Open 2026 runs from January 12 to February 1 (qualifying from Jan 12, main draw from Jan 18).
- Women’s Singles Final: Saturday, January 31 (night session Melbourne time starts 7:30 PM AEDT starts 3:30 PM Pattaya time)
- Men’s Singles Final: Sunday, February 1 (night session Melbourne time starts 7:30 PM AEDT starts 3:30 PM Pattaya time).
Pattaya time (Thailand) is 4 hours behind Melbourne (AEDT/AEST)! Early rounds are morning Thailand time.
Watching in Bars & Pubs
Pattaya’s expat/Aussie-heavy sports bars love tennis – especially the AO. Venues in Soi Buakhao/LK Metro (central) and Jomtien show it live, often with sound for big matches.Lively sports bar scenes with fans watching Australian Open on big screens:Top Recommended Sports Bars (Aussie-friendly, reliable for AO):
| Bar Name | Location | Screens & AO Notes | Food/Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Rovers Sports Bar | LK Metro (Soi LK Metro) | 21+ HD screens; “Home of Sport” – AO guaranteed, multiple games. Has Accommodations – rooms from A$32 per night. | Pub grub, beers; packed expat crowds. |
| Pattaya Sports Hub | Soi Buakhao | 28 TVs; shows major tennis events. | Breakfast to late; air-con comfort. |
| The Sportsman Pub | Second Road | Multiple screens; international sports incl. AO on request. | British/Thai food; solid expat spot. |
| Boomerang Bar | Jomtien | Aussie-owned; reliable for Grand Slams. | Pub classics; beachy relaxed vibe. |
Tips:
- Soi Buakhao/LK Metro → Central, most options.
- Jomtien → Quieter, more Aussie feel.
- Call/Facebook ahead – many post schedules.
- Atmosphere → Expat mix (heavy Aussie for AO), cold beers, pub food.
- For every match → VPN + Stan Sport on device (bars have WiFi).
Official Broadcast & Streaming
- Australia Rights: Nine Network (free-to-air) + Stan Sport (ad-free, every court).
- In Thailand: No official local broadcast; bars use international feeds.
- Best for Expats: Use a VPN (ExpressVPN/NordVPN) + Stan Sport or 9Now (free with Australian VPN) for full coverage.
- Illegal streams: Avoid – unreliable/risky.
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