Got an email. No direct link right now!
Scored some from @neil 's post last year and loved it.
Happy Slam Hour returns for AO25! Special offer arena tickets from 4–5pm AEDT every Thursday in November & December 2024.
Happy Slam Hour makes its epic return for AO25 – giving you the chance to score arena tickets from only $29!* Join the electric arena atmosphere for a summer that hits different!
Set your alarm for your local time – it’s just one hour only and you won’t want to miss it!
Cheapest way to get a ground pass for the 1st 4-5 days play when the best top-draw action is playing.
There are $19 GPs for Monday of week 2 but by then it's the abilities, juniors, and seniors on the outside courts.
Cheapest way to get a ground pass for the 1st 4-5 days play when the best top-draw action is playing.
Yes exactly. People need to not think of it as getting a ticket in MCA or Rod Laver which won't be the best seat. It's about getting a ground pass included in those tickets for $29 instead of the $49 regular price for ground passes.
"ground pass included in those tickets"
Could you please explain further?
@silu: All tickets allow you into the grounds whether you booked a seat in Rod Laver, Margaret Court, etc. A grounds pass is essentially an entry ticket into the grounds of the Melbourne Park. There are multiple outdoor courts (22 I believe) (+ a couple of arenas included) on the grounds of Melbourne Park. A ground pass doesn't allow you entry into Rod Laver or Margaret Court.
John Cain Arena is also available on a ground pass BUT they also sell reserved seating which are the better seats behind the baseline. Meh, not worth it.
A ground pass allows you access from 10am BUT if you bought a night session at Rod Laver or Margaret Court, I believe you can only access the grounds from 5pm.
It's confusing and gets more so every year. :)
isn't the ground pass $19?
No booking fees for Aus Open tickets.
Is this limited dates or can i get a finals ticket for $29?
haha. Not likely for $500 to $1300 tickets.
Examples from last year:
Rod Laver: Day 2 - Day $89 Night $79. Day 9 - Day $99 night $149
MCA: Day 2 - Day/Night $69 - Day 9 $59
John Cain: Day $59 - Day 9 $49
Wait, so which tickets will be $29? Day 1 only?
No, was a bunch of different days. I think all of the 1st week at least.
Yes, $29, those are the regular prices above.
I personally got Rod Laver, Day 2 Day session last year.
@King Steuart: Will there be another happy hour next week? I was looking for dates of Fri 17/Sat 18.. will they ever be discounted?
@Jhaaymes: That's what I gathered from the '4-5pm Thursdays in Nov/December' in the title. I assume more days and seats will unlock as we go.
Will Nick Kyrgios play?
Depends if he fizzles at the Brisbane International.
How much would a rod laver ticket go for?
Was $29 last year but seats were pretty high up.
$29 was for me Day 2 Day RLA session.
Does anyone know how many tickets can be bought in the one transaction? Hoping for day session, John Cain, for 8 people.
Will there be a special link to purchase these tickets? Or will the prices just be updated on the public Ticketmaster website?
I think they'll send the direct link tomorrow. Last year it was https://shops.ticketmasterpartners.com/aohappyhour.
Please update us on the link when you guys get it!
Seems they've updated the above link. Now says 2025.
No update on a link yet op?
This is a great deal. I've already jumped on the presale tickets for $10 ground pass general admission.
Might buy these for an additional day in the first week.
The 10 ground pass tickets, are they for the week before the open starts, or are there some for Monday 13th?
They are for qualifiers which used to be free. While qualys are technically part of the competition, its a way different thing then the 1st week of actual play. Way way less people, less vibe, and most of the good players enter the tournament without having to qualify due to ranking, so selling them as "Opening Week" is a bit misleading for me. Should say qualifiers IMO.
I remember going to a free qualifier before an A-League game at AAMI Park.
Now post-COVID, they charge. A League games/ memberships seemed to be 1/2 of what they cost now.
Silly Sport Inflation.
Anyone have link to purchase tickets?
so, $29 is for first day only, others a bit more expensive, and it's only for 12-15 Jan
$29 for a Sunday is crazy cheap though.
Ended up with a Tuesday Rod Laver Day session for $40 concession ($49 Adult price) for a ticket that's OVER DOUBLE. No booking fees either.
Going on Thursday with someone to John Cain and that reserved seat costs double.
Looks like it might just be for the 12-15th Jan at this stage.
Does anyone know if they released later dates in the future 'HappyHour' sales?
Last year it was every Thursday and that was the 1st time they ran this happy hour promo. Might be different dates in future weeks.
Got 13th Rod Laver for $49. Not as cheap as last year but same price as ground pass so can't complain.
So there's an official OzBargain section on Monday at Rod Laver. I guess I'll organise the Tuesday one
I'll be wearing my new
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/877917
$9 Puma shirt 😂😂😂
Guess I might see you then.
We'll be there too, Section 51 (seemed the best at the $49 price point), with hopefully not too much sun.
All set! See my fellow Ozbargainers in the Rod Laver Arena back row on 13 Jan night session!
Thanks OP! MCA for $55. A bit more exxy this year but landed a shaded spot!
How do we know which side is shaded?! Hope mine is.. Section 39..
Thanks OP.
Got RLA seats for the same price as the grounds pass (13 Jan) - $49.
Also got night seats for John Cain on 12 Jan for $29.
Much appreciated!
I had got 4 $29 tickets for Jan 12th John Cain Arena night session. Unfortunately have to resell them due to unexpected circumstances. Have posted in Ticketmaster resell so will be available to buy directly from Ticketmaster, if anyone need.
Just wandering if you have sold those tickets?
Does anyone know if there will be another sale this thurs?
Last week's email came on Tuesday 7pm. Last year's was Wednesday nights.
Just got the email this morning. On again at 4-5pm today. Same link.
Prices are still the same? Anyone managed to actually see the cheaper priced tickets?
Same for me
same here
broken, probably deliberate
I think people mean the links from that page aren't showing discounted tickets yet.
Yeah im on the right link, however when you you click the prices, it hasn't been discounted.
So only additional date compared to last week is Jan 20?
Trying now, doesnt seem to be discounting any tickets? Or is it applied at the very last step during checkout?
i hate oz open… the deals arent there im gon make a complaint
Top of page now says: There is a slight delay with today’s Happy Slam Hour, please be patient and check back again shortly.
It has now removed that, but the prices still havent updated
Someone forgot to update the prices.
Australian Open 2025 - Happy Slam Hour returns Friday 29 November at 4pm AEDT.
Yep.
Live now (and working today).
Frustrating! I thought 'what a scam' it's the same price or more than normal tix and wasted 30min refreshing the page!
Just got an email:
Sorry, we experienced some technical difficulties during Happy Slam Hour
We apologise for any inconvenience. But don't sweat it – Happy Slam Hour will hit tomorrow at the same time, from 4–5pm AEDT Friday 29 November, with epic special offer arena tickets.
Worked today.
Just got tickets for Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday (day time) for $65 each.
Ground passes for that day are $49 each, so $16 more to include the RLA seats is awesome.
Thanks again OP.
no cheap day sessions so no money savings for those trying to use it as the grounds pass
If you buy the 5pm or 7pm ticket does it mean you can only enter after that time?
evening sessions used to only let u in at 5pm
also did not mean to upvote this deal lol
I got the day sessions anyway for a "base" to escape the sun.
Here are the deals from last week:
Sun JAN 12 2025 • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (Night)
Mid Lower Baseline was $89 discounted to $29 67% DISCOUNT >
Tue JAN 14 2025 • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (Night)
Upper Baseline was $59 discounted to $35 < 41% DISCOUNT >
Mon JAN 13 2025 • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena - Single Session (Night)
Mid Lower Baseline was $79 discounted to $39 < 51% DISCOUNT >
Wed JAN 15 2025 • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena - Single Session (Night)
Mid Lower Baseline was $89 discounted to $49 < 45% DISCOUNT >
Sun JAN 12 2025 • 11
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena - Single Session (Day)
Upper was $99 discounted to $55 < 44% DISCOUNT >
Mon JAN 13 2025 • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Upper Sideline was S109 discounted to $49 < 55% DISCOUNT >
Mon JAN 13 2025 • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Night)
Rear Upper Baseline was $105 discounted to $55 < 48% DISCOUNT >
Tue JAN 14 2025 • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Upper Sideline was $115 discounted to $59 < 49% DISCOUNT >
What's better John Cain or Margaret court? Both $39…
MCA. unless you want to a guaranteed seat for Nick on JCA
Here are today's deals:
Sun Jan12 2025• 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena – Single Session (Night)
Mid Lower Baseline was $79 discounted to $29 < 63% DISCOUNT>
Mon Jan 13 2025 • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (Night)
Upper Baseline was $59 discounted to $35 < 41% DISCOUNT >
Wed Jan 15 2025 • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (Night)
Mid Lower Baseline was $95 discounted to $39 < 59% DISCOUNT>
Tue Jan 14 2025 • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena - Single Session (Night)
Mid Lower Sideline was $75 discounted to $39 < 48% DISCOUNT>
Mon Jan 20 2025 • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena - Single Session (Day)
Mid Lower Sideline $85 discounted to $49 < 42% DISCOUNT>
Sun Jan 12 2025• 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Night)
Upper Sideline was $149 discounted to $59 < 60% DISCOUNT>
Wed Jan 15 2025 • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Rear Upper Baseline was $119 discounted to $65 < 45% DISCOUNT>
Mon Jan 20 2025 • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Night)
Rear Upper Baseline was $219 discounted to $89 < 59% DISCOUNT>
Damn missed out. Couldn't find any duo/trio tickets on any of the sessions week 1.
is it every thur 4-5pm?
So far 2 weeks in a row except they stuffed up yesterday and this week's is today. Last year it was 23/11, 30/11, 7/12, 14/12 & 21/12.
Back again today.
Looks like we aren't going to get another day session set of tickets for Day 1 (12 Jan) are we?
I managed to snag Margaret Court for the day, would have loved John Cain
Tried getting tickets in the last 10 minutes and couldn’t get anything.
More dates got added today.
Managed to snag Rod Laver Arena day session tickets for Sunday 19th
There's still heaps on good seats to RL on the 19th if you go theough the usual ticketmaster site - only $70 on the aisle (better seats than I got through the happy hour). Sections 43-50
Thanks for sharing, good price, especially for a weekend, only issue would be dealing with the sun.
Jan 14 2025
Tue • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena – Single Session (NI=ight)
Mid Lower Baseline was $79 discounted to $29
63% DISCOUNT
Jan 12 2025
Sun • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (Night)
Upper Baseline was $69 discounted to $35
49% DISCOUNT
Jan 16 2025
Thu • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (NIght)
Upper Baseline was $89 discounted to $39
56% DISCOUNT
Jan13 2025
Mon • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena - Single Session (Night)
Upper was $59 discounted to $35
41% DISCOUNT
Jan 14 2025
Tue • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Rear Upper Baseline was $129 discounted to $49
62% DISCOUNT
Jan 16 2025
Thu • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Night)
Rear Upper Baseline was $159 discounted to $55
65% DISCOUNT
Jan 19 2025
Sun • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Upper Sideline was $249 discounted to $65
74% DISCOUNT
Jan 20 2025
Mon • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Rear Upper Baseline was $179 discounted to $69
Jan 13 2025
Mon • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena – Single Session (NIght)
Mid Lower Sideline was $75 discounted to $29
61% DISCOUNT
Jan 15 2025
Wed • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (Night)
Upper Baseline was $69 discounted to $35
49% DISCOUNT
Jan 14 2025
Tue • 17:00
Australian Open 2025 - John Cain Arena - Single Session (NIght)
Mid Lower Baseline was $89 discounted to $39
56% DISCOUNT
Jan 16 2025
Thu • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Margaret Court Arena - Single Session (Night)
Upper was $109 discounted to $39
64% DISCOUNT
Jan 13 2025
Mon • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Rear Upper Baseline was $119 discounted to $45
62% DISCOUNT
Jan 14 2025
Tue • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Upper Baseline was $149 discounted to $45
70% DISCOUNT
Jan 12 2025
Sun • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Night)
Rear Upper Baseline was $159 discounted to $49
69% DISCOUNT
Jan 17 2025
Fri • 11:30
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Day)
Rear Upper Baseline was $219 discounted to $59
73% DISCOUNT
Jan 19 2025
Sun • 19:00
Australian Open 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Single Session (Night)
Rear Upper Baseline was $279 discounted to $69
None this week it seems
Nothing today?
Was it a different time today?
Everyone out on holidays, link not working
probably because its a public holiday since nothing is showing…
Sad hour has replaced happy hour
Bizarre its suppose to be on today.
Facebook post from AO says last week was the final one.
I thought it was every Thurs until end of Dec
Oh Fark off
I managed to buy 4 tickets (2 adults 2 kids 3-11) for rod laver day session on Monday 13th of Jan, but can no longer use them.
I looked at listing them on the reseller site, but don't want someone to buy the adult tickets and then be stuck with no one wanting the kids tickets.
Any suggestions on best way to sell them (without risking ticketmaster's wrath). Happy to take what I paid for them. (They're in section 31 which I later found out may be very sunny).
![[VIC] Rod Laver, Margaret Crt. + John Cain Arena Australian Open Tix from $29, 4-5pm Every Thursday in Nov & Dec @ Ticketmaster](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/89/878189.jpg?h=3fd44f1c)
$29 + $9 booking fees I guess
Rorting the system