January 2023 starts with action-packed matches of the Australian Open. Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slams in Tennis. It starts from Jan 16- Jan 29 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Open 2023 season will be a super season for Tennis lovers with Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and other emerging superstars in Action. The matches are live-streamed on ESPN sports channels. By installing the ESPN channel on Roku, you can stream Australian Open matches on your Roku device.
How Much Does ESPN Cost on Roku
If you own a cable TV provider, you can start watching ESPN on Roku to stream Australian Open. Some of the Cable TV providers that stream ESPN on Roku are,
- Cox
- Verizon
- Xfinity
- Spectrum
- Suddenlink
How to Watch Australian Open on Roku
1: Go to the Roku Home screen and select the Streaming channels option.
2: Now click on the Search channels option.
3: On the search bar, type ESPN and search the app.
4: Select the app and click on Add Channel button to install ESPN on Roku.
5: Choose the Go to Channel option to open the app.
How to Activate ESPN on Roku
To watch ESPN sports content on your Roku, you need to activate it in the first place.
1: After opening the app, go to the Settings option.
2: Then click on Provider Account >> Activate Live TV. By doing this, you will receive the Activation code.
3: Now open a Web browser on a PC or Smartphone and visit the ESPN activation website. (www.espn.com/watch/activate)
4: Enter the Activation Code you received on the website and click on the Continue button.
5: Next, sign in with your Cable TV credentials on the website.
6; After signing in, you can start streaming the Australian Open matches on your ESPN app.
Note: As an alternative, you can activate ESPN on Roku without the Cable TV provider by entering the ESPN login credentials on the activation website.
Alternative Method to Stream Australian Open on Roku
If you need an alternative option to watch Australian Open on your Roku device, you can install some of the streaming apps that stream Australian Open matches in its service.
Hulu
Hulu is one of the top streaming services that compete with streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. The service streams some of the popular movies, and TV shows, including Hulu Originals, on its premium. With the Hulu Bundle package, you can watch Disney + and ESPN + channels on your subscription.
To watch Australian Open on Hulu, subscribe to the Hulu + Live TV subscription for $69.99/ month and watch your favorite AO (Australian Open) matches on your premium through the ESPN channel.
Sling TV
Sling TV is one of the compact streaming services with popular TV channels, including ESPN. It has three different subscription packages in its premium. Other than the premium, you can add channels to your current subscription by purchasing the Sling Add-on packages.
By subscribing to Sling Orange ($40/ month), Blue ($40/ month), and Orange & Blue ($55/ month), you can watch ESPN and Australian Open matches on your Roku.
fuboTV
fuboTV is a subscription-based streaming service that primarily streams Sports channels in its premium. With four different subscription packages, you can choose the variety of channels the service offers. The service offers a Cloud DVR space for 1,000 hours to watch your favorite Live coverages later.
To watch Australian Open on Roku, install fuboTV and subscribe to the Pro ($74.99/ month), Elite ($84.99/ month), and Premier ($94.99/ month) packages of the service.
Australian Open Schedule
| Date | Session | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 1/16 – Day | 1 | First round |
| Mon 1/16 – Night | 2 | First round |
| Tue 1/17 – Day | 3 | First round |
| Tue 1/17 – Night | 4 | First round |
| Wed 1/18 – Day | 5 | Second round |
| Wed 1/18 – Night | 6 | Second round |
| Thu 1/19 – Day | 7 | Second round |
| Thu 1/19 – Night | 8 | Second round |
| Fri 1/20 – Day | 9 | Third round |
| Fri 1/20 – Night | 10 | Third round |
| Sat 1/21 – Day | 11 | Third round |
| Sat 1/21 – Night | 12 | Third round |
| Sun 1/22 – Day | 13 | Fourth round |
| Sun 1/22 – Night | 14 | Fourth round |
| Mon 1/23 – Day | 15 | Fourth round |
| Mon 1/23 – Night | 16 | Fourth round |
| Tue 1/24 – Day | 17 | Quarterfinals |
| Tue 1/24 – Night | 18 | Quarterfinals |
| Wed 1/25 – Day | 19 | Quarterfinals |
| Wed 1/25 – Night | 20 | Quarterfinals |
| Thu 1/26 – Twilight | 21 | Women’s semifinals |
| Fri 1/27 – Day | 22 | First men’s semifinal |
| Fri 1/27 – Night | 23 | Second men’s semifinal |
| Sat 1/28 – Twilight | 24 | Women’s final |
| Sun 1/29 – Twilight | 25 | Men’s final |
FAQ
Yes, you can also stream Australian Open on beIN Sports. The beIN Sports app is available in the Roku Channel Store for free download on Roku.