Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, popularly known as ANZ, has expanded its partnership with Tennis Australia becoming the Official Bank of the Australian Open in a landmark multi-year global agreement.

The agreement builds on ANZ’s 16-year history with Tennis Australia, marking a major milestone in the bank’s dedication to championing the people and communities in which it operates, a joint statement from the banking group and Tennis Australia said yesterday.

Under the renewed partnership, ANZ and Tennis Australia have unveiled ‘ANZ Arena’ at Melbourne and Olympic Park, formerly known as Show Court 3. ANZ Arena will host AO26 matches and serve as the stage to the tournament’s qualifying competition, spotlighting emerging talent while preserving the legacy of the court’s iconic moments — from Thanasi Kokkinakis’ first AO win in 2024 to Lleyton Hewitt’s Grand Slam debut in 1997.

As part of the partnership ANZ also serves as Presenting Partner of the Brisbane International, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to Queensland following its acquisition of Suncorp Bank.

ANZ Group Executive, Institutional, Mark Whelan, said: “The Australian Open is one of Australia’s most iconic events, and ANZ Arena will give fans and players a world-class experience. Our partnership is about creating opportunities for Australians to celebrate sport at its best.

“This marks a new chapter in ANZ’s partnership with Tennis Australia, building on years of shared values and deepening our support for Australia’s favourite sporting event on a global scale. We’re proud to unveil ANZ Arena and strengthen our connection to Queensland through the Brisbane International, continuing to invest in the places and moments that matter most to our customers.”

ANZ ambassador and 2022 Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott AO, said: “Show Court 3 holds some of my most memorable moments. It was the first ever show court at the AO that I played on and seeing it evolve into ANZ Arena is really special. This space has witnessed incredible stories, and now it’s set to create even more.

“The Australian Open is a celebration of what makes Australia unique – passion, resilience and community – and ANZ’s support ensures fans and players can experience those moments at their best.”

Tennis Australia Chief Executive, Craig Tiley, said: “ANZ has been a valued partner of Tennis Australia for more than 16 years, and this expanded, multi-year agreement reflects the strength of that relationship and our shared commitment to delivering world-class experiences for fans, players and communities.”

ANZ Arena also celebrates the iconic Australian tennis champions who have previously graced Show Court 3, with painted murals along the internal entrance walls. In partnership with Jacky Winter Group, the murals will be updated each year featuring a new commissioned artist.

The murals at ANZ Arena at AO26 will feature portraits of ANZ Ambassador Dylan Alcott, Alicia Molik, Lleyton Hewitt and more by illustrator Nigel Buchanan.

Real Estate Website Partners AO26: Meanwhile, earlier, Tennis Australia had announced realestate.com.au as the Official Real Estate Partner of the Australian Open in a new multi-year agreement.

The partnership launches as the 2026 tournament kicks off, bringing together two of Australia’s great passions — property and sport. Cedric Cornelis, Tennis Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We’re excited to welcome REA to the Australian Open. The AO is all about bringing people together, and realestate.com.au is a brand Australians know and trust.”

The Australian Open, the first of the four annual tennis grand slams, will set a new benchmark in 2026 with a record-breaking $111.5 million prize pool, representing a 16 per cent increase on last year and the largest in the tournament’s history.

This investment, Tennis Australia said, reflects its commitment to supporting tennis careers at every level – from rising stars to Grand Slam champions – and ensuring the sport remains sustainable for all competitors.