PHOTOSGame, Set, Celebs! Inside All the Star-Studded Australian Open 2026 Parties, Matches & Moments
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Jan. 18 2026, Published 2:51 p.m. ET
From court side VIPs to after-hours parties, the Australian Open 2026 has delivered just as much star power off the court as it has on it — and OK! is bringing you right inside the action.
From celebrity sightings and court side moments to exclusive events and buzzy brand activations, we've rounded up everything you need to know about the celeb side of Australia’s biggest tennis tournament.
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Gerard Butler at the Piper-Heidsieck Dressing Room.
On Friday 16 January, Piper-Heidsieck, the Official Champagne of the Australian Open, hosted an exclusive 16-person VIP event in the Piper Heidsieck Dressing Room to kick off the summer of tennis.
Attending the Piper-Heidsieck Dressing Room Soiree was Hollywood actor Gerard Butler (above) and long-time partner Morgan Brown, alongside Mia Savio, partner of Matteo Arnaldi, and actors Tim Kano and Brett Tucker.
Guests enjoyed bespoke Piper-Heidsieck cocktails and an omakase dining experience, before heading to the On-Court seats to watch the exhibition match between Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime on Rod Laver Arena. Showcasing Piper-Heidsieck’s signature flamboyant French flair, guests were treated to a surprise cabaret experience; a glimpse of what awaits fans at the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Bar at AO26.
Caroline Daur was photographed looking effortlessly polished in Ralph Lauren inside the brand’s Private Hospitality Suite at Melbourne Park during the 2026 Australian Open.
The model and global style influencer — and partner of tennis star Alexander Zverev — attended the exclusive evening hosted by Ralph Lauren, the tournament’s Official Outfitter, which featured a drinks reception and three-course dinner before guests were escorted to Rod Laver Arena.
The event, held in partnership with David Jones, also welcomed a mix of fashion, media and sporting names, but it was Daur’s chic Polo Ralph Lauren look that stole the spotlight.
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On Tuesday 20 January, Emirates - the Official Airline of the Australian Open - celebrated its deep connection to the opening Grand Slam of the year, with Emirates Day.
Among the activity was the Emirates ‘Take Off’ Party, held in the exclusive Emirates Marquee, which has this year been transformed into a ‘Desert Dreamscape’ - an ode to the airline’s vibrant home and global hub, Dubai.
Those attending the Emirates Marquee will be treated to a Q & A with Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter, hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Clint Stanaway.
To toast the scent of the summer in true style, Ralph Lauren hosted an exclusive soirée at the Ralph Lauren Corporate Suite on Tuesday 20 January. To amplify its return to the iconic blue courts, the fashion powerhouse championed one of its signature fragrances, POLO 67 EDP, to ignite the athletic spirit as the scent of AO26. Dressed by Ralph Lauren Fashion, friends of the brand in attendance included gold medallist Keegan Palmer (above), Peter Bol, Isaac Quaynor and more.
Matteo Berrettini at Grand Slam Hour cocktail Event at Oakwood Premier.
Oakwood Premier Melbourne joined the thrills with its off-court celebration of world-class tennis with The Grand Slam Hour, a cocktail event hosted in the sophisticated Oak Lounge, and flooded with world-class players.
Held Friday, 16 January, a select number of VIP guests gathered for an up-close and personal experience, featuring Australian Open–inspired cocktails, delectable canapés, and exclusive meet-and-greet moments with some of the world’s most recognisable tennis players – just days ahead of the official commencement of the Open.
International stars including Matteo Berrettini, Belinda Bencic, Learner Tien, Clara Tauson, Karolína Plíšková, Hady Habib and Dayana Yastremska were among the guests in attendance with the elegant interiors of Oakwood Premier Melbourne providing the perfect backdrop for this AO event.
Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka at pickleball pop-up at 1Hotel Melbourne.
Melbourne’s tennis season officially revved up on January 15 as Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka brought star power — and serious fun — to a pickleball pop-up at 1 Hotel Melbourne. The waterside venue was transformed into a lively sporting playground as fans soaked up the action in a relaxed, social setting.
The crowd was all smiles as the tennis superstars went head-to-head in a playful yet competitive match, with Aussie TV favourite Clint Stanaway on referee duty. Cheers rang out long after match point, rolling straight into courtside, tennis-inspired cocktails — a stylish toast to the start of Australian Open season.
Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Altos Teqila Bar at Grand Slam Oval.
Bringing the vibrancy of Mexico to the Australian Open, Altos Tequila, the first official tequila of the Australian Open, shook things up on Friday at Casa Altos.
The lively, nine-metre tequila bar and lounge hosted Aussie tennis star and Altos Campaign Ambassador, Thanasi Kokkinakis, as he unveiled a larger-than-life tribute which paid homage to Kokkinakis and celebrated his shared spirit with Altos of confidence, celebration and connection. The exclusive 2.5-metre tribute of Kokkinakis was a hit with AO fans, adding a new layer of fun and social media moments to Grand Slam Oval.
