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Ten days into the 2026 Australian Open, No. 3 ranked Coco Gauff will take on No. 12 ranked Elina Svitolina in the women’s quarterfinals.
The tennis match airs live on Jan. 27, at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET on ESPN, meaning cord-cutters can livestream the action on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. ESPN Unlimited subscribers can also watch it live.
Florida native Gauff (who just dropped her latest capsule with New Balance as part of the brand’s Australian Open Collection) is after her third Grand Slam singles title, while Svitolina is vying for her first.
At a Glance: How to Watch Coco Gauff vs. Elina Svitolina Australian Open 2026 Quarterfinals
- When: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET
- Channels: ESPN
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN Unlimited
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, tennis fans can watch the 2026 quarterfinals at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
How to Watch Coco Gauff vs. Elina Svitolina Australian Open 2026 Quarterfinals
The tennis match will air live from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET. It will be broadcast on ESPN, which can be livestreamed via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. Fans can also watch the match live via ESPN Unlimited.
Learn more about each option below.
DirecTV
ESPN is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier — in addition to its MySports Genre Pack. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning tennis fans to watch the rest of the Australian Open at no cost.
Following the trial period, prices start at $69.99 for the above packages. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Watch ESPN with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.
For serious sports fans, the Fubo Sports + News package is an excellent option as it includes FOX, CBS and ABC along with ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ACC Network and Big Ten Network, plus ESPN Unlimited. After the free trial period, the Sports + News package is $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.
For the best of both worlds, opt for the Fubo Pro plan, which includes 200+ channels across sports, family, news and so on. Following the free trial period, the Pro package is $48.99 for the first month and $73.99 per month thereafter.
Sling
Catch Coco Gauff vs. Elina Svitolina via the Sling Orange plan, which includes ESPN and ESPN2. Opt for either the monthly plan, starting at $45.99 per month, or the 1-Day Pass, 3-Day Pass or 7-Day pass for less commitment.
For the best bang for your buck, we recommend Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter. Pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market; check your channel availability at Sling.com.
Hulu + Live TV
Watch ESPN for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
