The 2025 Australian Open is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory. The event is headlined by the arrival of this year's Masters champion Rory McIlroy , who returns to Australia for the first time since 2014 in a landmark moment for the tournament co-sanctioned by the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and DP World Tour.

Here's everything you need to know, including tee times, who's playing, and how to watch all the action from Royal Melbourne.

When is the 2025 Australian Open?

The 2025 Australian Open will be played from Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 7, with practice days Monday and Tuesday, and the official tournament pro-am on Wednesday.

Where is the Australian Open being played?

This year's championship will be staged at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club

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