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How to watch 2026 Australian Open men's semifinals on 9Now — it's *FREE*

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Alcaraz vs Zverev and Djokovic vs Sinner headline the men's semifinals

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands during the Men's Singles Third Round match on day seven of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
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You can stream the 2026 Australian Open men’s semifinals live and free on 9Now in Australia, with the broadcaster offering full coverage of both blockbuster clashes: Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs Alexander Zverev (3) and Novak Djokovic (4) vs Jannik Sinner (2).

The tournament’s biggest seeds are back in the final four once again, but can the battle-hardened Djokovic outsmart his Italian rival, and will Zverev book a second straight Australian Open final against the Spaniard?

How to watch 2026 Australian Open men's semifinals free on 9Now

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9Network has teamed up with 9Now to broadcast the 2026 Australian Open, including the men's semifinals for free.

You don't need any subscription to watch either game live.

New to 9Now? Register for a free account or download the app on your mobile device.

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How to watch 2026 Australian Open men's semifinals on 9Now from anywhere

9Now is only broadcasting the Australian Open for free in Australia.

Tennis lovers traveling or working outside Oz will need to use a VPN to access 9Now's free Australian Open stream in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.

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It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the Australian Open on 9Now.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free Australian Open stream on 9Now, choose 'Australia' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 9Now, sign in, and watch the semifinals on 9Now for free.

Which devices can I watch the Australian Open on 9Now with?

You can use 9Now to watch the Australian Open on a range of devices:

Amazon Fire TV
Android phones and tablets (Android OS 5 and newer)
Android TV
Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or later)
Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD)
Chromecast (including Chromecast with Google TV)
Chrome (latest two versions)
Fetch TV (Gen 3 or newer)
Firefox (latest two versions)
Foxtel iQ
Freeview
Hisense TV
LG Smart TV (webOS 4 or higher)
Mobile apps – download the 9Now app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android)
Mozilla (latest two versions)
Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streambar)
Safari (latest two versions)

What time will each game of the 2026 Australian Open men's semifinals start?

Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev is expected to start at 10:30 p.m. ET (day before) / 3:30 a.m. GMT / 2:30 p.m. AEDT. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner will follow with it expected to start 3:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. GMT / 7:30 p.m. AEDT.

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Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones
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Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He studied Specialist Sports Journalism at the University of Derby, graduating with First-Class Honours. He has contributed articles to Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. Jacob’s expertise spans streaming services and sports, with a particular passion for football, cricket, and rugby union.

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