Records smashed at biggest Australian Open ever
Published: 4 February 2026Victorians helped make the Australian Open 2026 one to remember with 1,368,043 fans packing Melbourne Park across the 3 week tournament.
The new record crowd helped boost local businesses, supported jobs and will help drive the Victorian economy.
An unforgettable 3 weeks of tennis and entertainment began with 217,000 enjoying all the thrill of Opening Week, a new record.
The week was highlighted by a host of fun charity events, AO Live and the first ever Australian Open Opening Ceremony featuring tennis star Roger Federer.
Day 5 of the main draw on Thursday 22 January set a new landmark for a single day attendance with 103,956 spectators enjoying all the action.
The Australian Open has become the biggest economic generator in Australian sport, creating more than 2,300 jobs and contributing over $565.8 million to Victoria’s economy each year.
It has generated $3.46 billion for the Victorian economy over the past decade.
Visitors from interstate and overseas have boosted hotels, restaurants and local businesses.
Major events drive our record-breaking visitor economy, which supports more than 288,000 jobs in Victoria.
Victoria is the only place on the planet with a Grand Slam, Grand Prix, NFL in season games, the Boxing Day Test and the AFL Grand Final.