Tickets are now on sale for the 2027 Hobart International, with player announcements still to come for Tasmania’s only international tennis tournament.
The women’s event will return to the Domain Tennis Centre from January 9-16, giving players a lead-in to the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Organisers said the 2026 tournament drew record-breaking attendance. Ahead of that event, they had expected more than 17,000 spectators across the week.
Hobart International tournament director Darren Sturgess said the success of January’s tournament had set the bar high for its return.
“In January, we welcomed one of the greatest players in the history of our sport in Venus Williams, alongside a strong field of international stars,” he said.
“It was a fantastic reminder of the calibre of players Hobart fans can see up close.”
Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion making her first trip to Tasmania, lost to sixth seed Tatjana Maria 6-4, 6-3. During her visit, she said she had “waited so long and always wanted to play here. Best place on earth.”
Sturgess said the tournament was about bringing people together.
“It gives Tasmanians the chance to experience world-class international sport on their doorstep, while showcasing everything that makes this state such a fantastic place to visit,” he said.
He said the event had the continued support of the Tasmanian government through Events Tasmania and delivered economic, tourism and community benefits.
The government committed $1.5 million over five years to support the tournament through to 2027.
The 2027 event will open with a free community and qualifying weekend on Saturday January 9 and Sunday January 10. The main draw starts on Monday, January 11.
In the lead-up, Tennis Tasmania and the Hobart International are supporting 1 Point Slam events across the state.
The 1 Point Slam is a knockout tennis competition where amateur players and professionals compete, with each match decided by a single point.
Players can qualify through local events for a place in the finals at the Australian Open in Melbourne in January, where the winner will take home $1 million.
Tickets are available for the 2027 Hobart International through Ticketmaster.
