Ballkids: Your courtside adventure awaits

Ballkids are the secret to smoothly running tournaments. Throughout the Australian Open Series, each ballkid is a focal part of every game, be it at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, at a United Cup event or at the Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra and Hobart Internationals.

"You're learning new skills, like teamwork and leadership." – Serena, AO Ballkid

"It's super fun, and you get to make new friends too!" – Coen, AO Ballkid

"This is a great experience that will really help you out for when you're older." – Rose, AO Ballkid

"It is a very welcoming community." – Umama, AO Ballkid

Visit our ballkids website to learn more about the ballkid experience.

Ballkids are aged between 11 and 16 years, depending on the tournament age restrictions. Please see below for exact ages for each tournament:

• Australian Open (12 to 15 years as of 31 December the year prior to the event)
• United Cup Sydney (12 to 16 years as of 31 December the year prior to the event)
• Brisbane International (12 to 16 years as of 31 December the year prior to the event)
• United Cup Perth (12 to 16 years as of 31 December the year prior to the event)
• Adelaide International (12 to 16 years as of 31 December the year prior to the event)
• Hobart International (11 to 16 years as of 31 December the year prior to the event)
• Canberra International (11 to 16 years as of 31 December the year prior to the event)

Check the application form for more information.

Experience tennis up close at the Tennis Australia's Pro Tour Events in Brisbane in February 2026! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Ball People team and help deliver world-class matches at the Queensland Tennis Centre.

As a Ball Person, you’ll play a vital role in supporting players and officials on court - managing balls and towels, staying focused, and working as part of a dynamic team. This is a great opportunity to gain unique event experience, meet like-minded people, and be part of the excitement of professional tennis.

This is a term-time opportunity - people must be available during school term and school hours, between 1 - 15 February, 2026.