<p>First played in 2009, the Brisbane International is a tennis competition that signifies the start of the season for many players.</p> <p>Many of the game's biggest stars will kick off their seasons at this event, with some using it as a warm-up for the Australian Open, with matches played on outdoor hard courts.</p> <p>The Women’s event will feature many of the players inside the top-10 world rankings, including #1 Aryna Sabalenka, #4 Amanda Anisimova, and #5 Elena Rybakina (WTA Finals champion). Reigning AO champion Madison Keys will also be competing at the event.</p> <p>In the Men’s event, it will be headlined by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca, reigning champion Jiri Lehecka, and world #13 Daniil Medvedev.</p> <h2>When Is the 2026 Brisbane International?</h2> <p>The 2026 Brisbane International will take place from January 4-11, 2026, with qualifying starting on January 2. Matches on most days will be held across two sessions, with day sessions generally from 11:00 AEDT and night sessions from 18:30 AEDT during the main draw.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2026 Brisbane International Held?</h2> <p>The 2026 Brisbane International is held at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane.</p> <h2>2026 Brisbane International Prize Money?</h2> <p>The 2026 Brisbane International offers a total prize money purse of approximately $2.25 million USD (AU$3.375 million) across its ATP 250 and WTA 500 events, with the WTA side providing the larger share at $1,520,600 USD (AU$2,280,900).</p> <p>The winner of the men’s competition will receive $96,985 (AU$145,477.50), while the winner of the WTA event will receive $192,475 (AU$288,712.50).</p> <p>Money is also earned on each match win, with the amount increasing progressively the further a player goes.</p> <h2>How To Bet On the 2026 Brisbane International</h2> <p>You can bet on the upcoming 2026 Brisbane International with Sportsbet, as we continue to provide comprehensive betting coverage across all major tennis events.</p> <p>Simply head over to the dedicated <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis">tennis betting section</a>, find the odds available for the matches being played as part of the Brisbane International, and select those that you like the look of. Once you click on the odds, they will be added to your betting slip, where you can set your stake and confirm your bet by hitting ‘Place Bet.’</p> <h2>2026 Brisbane International: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Our 2026 Brisbane International betting predictions will focus on both sides of the draw, as we look to find value in the men’s and women’s games.</p> <p>In the ATP, we are predicting that Daniil Medvedev will win this event. He is the highest-ranked player in the men's draw and will enter the tournament in somewhat good form, having produced positive results towards the end of 2025.</p> <p>On the WTA side of the competition, we’re predicting Aryna Sabalenka will win the event due to her status as the defending champion and strong hard-court form heading into the Australian Open.</p>