AUSTRALIA | American fast food chain Shake Shake is set to make its Australian debut at the 2026 Australian Open in January.
Australian Open 2026 is set to deliver one of its boldest and most diverse food and beverage offerings yet, combining global names, cult local favourites, and specialities that can only be found at the AO during January.
Leading the charge is Shake Shack, bringing its first-ever Australian pop-up to TOPCOURT and John Cain Arena.
The iconic global brand that began in New York City’s Madison Square Park is famous for its elevated versions of American classics, including its signature ShackBurger. As well as burgers, Shake Shack will be serving an exclusive AO Shake, only available at TOPCOURT during January.
“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,” Tennis Australia’s Head of Product Growth and Innovation Fern Barrett said.
“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 said that for many fans, their first Shake Shack burger or shake will be part of their AO 2026 experience, which was 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.
“AO 2026 is all about ensuring fans don’t miss a minute of the action. Innovations such as expanded in-seat ordering for those in accessible seating, precinct roving vending to cut down queue times, and new automated snack services across the precinct have all been designed to make it easier than ever to grab what you need and get straight back to the tennis.”
AO exclusive items returning in 2026 include fan-favourite dessert, Peach Melbourne, with more than 112,000 serves of the delicious peach and vanilla soft serve topped with raspberry dust sold in 2025. Peach Melbourne has developed a huge fan base, and its much-loved mascot, Pat the Peach, will appear in a new limited edition retail range in January.
The Grey Goose Lemon Ace cocktail is back, after selling more than 100,000 serves in its inaugural year. The Lemon Ace will be available as a freshly mixed cocktail or as a ready-to-drink beverage from the revamped Courtside Bar.
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