Where to watch the Australian Open Tennis in Bangkok
The Australian Open is a major tennis event, and Bangkok’s sports bar scene caters well to expats and fans with satellite TV or streaming setups. Due to the time difference (Bangkok GMT+7 is 3 hours ahead of Melbourne AEST), day sessions often start early morning/afternoon Bangkok time – bars open early for finals. Confirm via bar Facebook for specific matches, as coverage depends on demand.
When is the Australian Open 2026?
The Australian Open 2026 will run from January 12 to February 1, 2026, at Melbourne Park, with the tournament kicking off with Opening Week
- Women’s Singles Final: Saturday, January 31 (night session Melbourne time starts 7:30 PM AEDT starts 3:30 PM Bangkok time)
- Men’s Singles Final: Sunday, February 1 (night session Melbourne time starts 7:30 PM AEDT starts 3:30 PM Bangkok time).
Sports Bars Showing Australian Open Tennis Live
Lively interior with multiple big screens, great food
Golden flaky pastry filled with savory beef mince, served with tomato sauce
These bars show live tennis (including Grand Slams like the Australian Open) via ESPN or TrueVisions; all in Sukhumvit for easy BTS access.
| Sports Bar Name | Location | Description (TV Screens, Opening Hours) | Food Served | Beer Prices (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | Sukhumvit Soi 13 (Nana BTS) | 26 TVs + 8 HD projectors; opens 8 AM–late (early for events); shows all tennis including Australian Open. | Western pub grub & Thai; popular: Sunday roast, fish & chips, burgers. Good English breakfasts. | 175–220 (pint; deals available) |
| Viva Sports Bar | Sukhumvit Soi 8 (Nana BTS) | Multiple screens; opens early for sports; shows WTA/Grand Slams like Australian Open. | Inernational and Thai comfort; popular: burgers, wings, pizzas. Chicken Cashew Nut is very good. | 80–150 (local draught; happy hour) |
| The Clubhouse Sports Bar & Grill | Sukhumvit Soi 23 (Asok BTS) | Multiple big screens/projectors; opens 11 AM–late; reliable for tennis. Close to Soi Cowboy. | Grill & pub fare; popular: steaks, burgers, fish & chips. The Aussie meat pies are excellent – not quite an Aussie pie but delicious. | 150–220 (draught; cocktail deals 100) |
| The Red Lion British Pub | Sukhumvit Soi 13 (Nana or Asok BTS) | Located opposite Hyatt Regency Hotel | British; popular: Bangers and mash, pea and ham soup, fish and chips. Their Baht Buster breakfast for 129B is very good. | 100–200 (tap beers; bottles 100–150) |
| The Game Bangkok | Sukhumvit Road (under Nana BTS) | Multiple screens; large projector screen, opens late (earlier for events); shows tennis including Australian Open. | Pub grub;great pub food – i highly recommend the Cheese Burger | Draft from 199 (craft higher) |
| Chequers British Pub | Sukhumvit Soi 4 (Nana BTS) | Big screens; opens 10 AM–late; shows tennis, golf, Ryder Cup. | British; popular: pies, roasts, full English are top notch | 100–200 (draught; Guinness ~180) |
Hearty English breakfast loaded with fried eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and toast
Hearty full English breakfast loaded with fried eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and toast
Do Any Hotels Have Sports Channels Showing Australian Open Tennis?
Yes, upscale hotels with ESPN/TrueVisions often show tennis in bars/rooms; confirm with concierge:
- Landmark Hotel Bangkok (Nana BTS): True Sport in rooms; confirmed for tennis.
- Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok (Phrom Phong BTS): ESPN/TrueVisions access; lounge shows major tests.
- Shangri-La Bangkok (Saphan Taksin BTS): Cable with sports channels; great for live events.
- Amari Bangkok (Petchaburi MRT): True Sport; popular for expats watching tennis
Can You Stream Live on Your Own Device in Thailand?
Yes – use VPN (e.g., ExpressVPN) for geo-blocks:
- Kayo Sports (Australia): Full coverage (~AUD 25/month).
- beIN SPORTS CONNECT or True ID: Local apps for tennis (~300 THB/month).
- Tennis TV: Official ATP/WTA stream (~$15/month).
- Hotstar/Disney+: With VPN to India/Australia.
Enjoy the Open – Bangkok’s bars make it fun!
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