The Brisbane International will return to Tennyson, with the Queensland Tennis Centre hosting a major international tennis tournament featuring leading ATP and WTA players.
A Major Summer Event in Tennyson
The 2026 Brisbane International will be held from 4 to 11 January 2026 at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson, marking the 15th edition of the tournament. Matches will again be centred on Pat Rafter Arena, using outdoor hard courts as part of the Australian Open lead-up.
The event continues its role as one of the opening tournaments of the Australian Summer of Tennis.
Elite Player Field Confirmed
Seven of the world’s top ten women are confirmed for the women’s draw, led by world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. She will be joined by Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, and Ekaterina Alexandrova.
The men’s field includes Daniil Medvedev, reigning Brisbane champion Jiri Lehecka, Tommy Paul, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Grigor Dimitrov, Frances Tiafoe, Joao Fonseca, and Alexei Popyrin.
Australian players set to compete include Alexei Popyrin, Daria Kasatkina, Adam Walton, and Emerson Jones, with entries across direct qualification and wildcard positions.
Wheelchair Tennis Program
The tournament schedule will again include the ITF 500 Australian Wheelchair International, featuring eight leading men’s wheelchair tennis players competing alongside the main event.
Crowds and Local Impact
Around 63,400 spectators are expected to attend the Brisbane International across the eight-day program. The event is projected to generate approximately $12 million in economic activity, driven by visitor attendance during the tournament period.
Tickets and Key Dates
Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, with prices starting from $30. A Family Fun Day is scheduled for Sunday, 4 January, allowing children to attend for free with the purchase of an adult ticket, subject to availability.
Looking Forward
With a full international field confirmed and competition scheduled across eight days, the Brisbane International will once again place Tennyson at the centre of the early-season tennis calendar in January 2026.
Published 17-Dec-2025
