Shake Shack Is Coming To Australia For The AO

• New York City’s Shake Shack is opening a temporary outpost Down Under for the 2026 Australian Open.
• Punters can expect the franchise’s signature burgers (made from Aussie beef) as well as an exclusive AO Shake to commemorate the grand slam.
• The 2026 Australian Open officially commences on January 12th before wrapping up on February 1st.

In addition to local favourites such as Vic’s Meat, Entrecôte, and the Malaysian dons over at Ho Jiak, the Australian Open has confirmed its 2026 food program will also be headlined by the internationally renowned Shake Shack.

Arriving with its maiden Aussie pop-up in TOPCOURT and John Cain Arena, the iconic burger chain – which hails from New York City’s Madison Square Park – is set to serve elevated American classics made from quality homegrown Angus beef, including the signature ShackBurger, along with an exclusive yet-to-be-revealed AO Shake.

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“We’re committed to making the AO not just the best Grand Slam on court, but also the best off-court, and food and drink are central to that experience,” said Fern Barrett, Tennis Australia’s Head of Product Growth & Innovation.

“From headline international debuts such as Shake Shack, to our popular AO exclusive items like Peach Melbourne and Grey Goose Lemon Ace, we’re offering something fans can only experience at the AO.”

Barrett continued: “For many fans, their first Shake Shack burger or shake will be part of their AO 2026 experience, which is so exciting. Shake Shack’s arrival at the AO underlines how much this event has grown beyond the court – it’s a festival of food, sport, and culture.

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The rest of the 2026 Australian Open food & beverage highlights are as follows:

Garden Square

• Hector’s Deli – Famous sandwiches & house-made sodas (AO debut)
• Layla – Middle Eastern-inspired menu by acclaimed chef Shane Delia (AO debut)
• Entrecôte – French Mitraillette Baguette, Entrecôte cheeseburger & frites
• Vic’s Meat, The Chef’s Butcher – “The AO debuts their answer to the great Aussie snag in bread”

Grand Slam Oval

• Season – Vietnamese fried chicken (AO debut)
• Ho Jiak – Playful take on Malaysian classics (AO debut)
• JollyGood – Classic Melbourne burgers (AO debut)
• Stalactites x Taverna – New Greek dining collab (AO debut)
• D.O.C – Italian street food style pizza slices
• Fishbowl – Fresh poke-style salad bowls & boxes

Western Courts

• Match-Ready Food & Drinks – A brand-new fast-service concept curated with Japanese eatery Suupaa, offering sandos, noodles, & fried chicken (AO debut)

AO Ballpark presented by Emirates

• Wonder Pies’ – Nostalgic Tuck Shop family favourites

AO Reserve

• Simon Rogan – L’Enclume & Umbel Restaurants
• Peter Gilmore – Bennelong and Quay
• Rodney Dunn & Severine Demanet – Tasmania’s Agrarian Kitchen
• SK Steak and Oyster – Acclaimed Brisbane restaurant
• Shimpei Raikuni – Brisbane’s Sushi Room  
• Alejandro Saravia –Victoria & Farmer’s Daughters  
• Caretaker’s Cottage – One of Australia’s most decorated cocktail bars (#19 in World’s 50 Best Bars, the nation’s top-ranked watering hole)