Australian Open VIP secrets exposed: See how the incredibly rich and famous take in the grand slam – and the section of the stadium organisers don’t want you to see on TV

While the average tennis fan pays around $200 to see the biggest matches at the Australian Open, the mega-rich and mega-celebrities fork out more than $30,000 to gain access to the tournament’s most exclusive club – and the level of luxury they get access to is eye-watering.

The super-exclusive Club 1905, named after the year the Open was first played, is home to wealthy individuals – the super-rich and their business executives, who get access to beautiful seats, food, drinks and treatments for their enormous expenses.

The benefits of spending at least $32,240 for membership include a ticket to every match of the tournament – and when the biggest matches are held on Rod Laver Arena’s center court, the highest flyers sit in the best seats in the house in or near the front row.

It’s where several major companies from Australia and Asia block off sections of seating throughout the tournament to entertain guests, with an unparalleled view of the action as they sit almost within arm’s reach of the stars, right behind the baseline.

Rumor has it that the official TV cameras in the stadium are told not to film those parts of the seating, giving the VIPs a level of privacy that other big names at the matches – such as film and sports stars – cannot access have to.

Members can also relax in an outdoor bar and lounge overlooking the picturesque Garden Square area of ​​Melbourne Park.

The uber-opulent Open experience features 350 dishes from two of Australia’s best chefs, bottomless champagne and the company of corporate high-flyers

Passes like these guarantee tennis fans the very best experience at Melbourne Park

Off the field, the new Club 1905 is located in a purpose-built pavilion and offers one of the best dining experiences at any Australian sporting event.

The three-course lunches and dinners are created by acclaimed chefs Martin Benn and Viki Wild, who offer five a la carte menus with a total of 350 dishes, including caramelized Japanese radish, feta and shiso vinaigrette.

The VVIPs can wash down their meals with unlimited Piper-Heidsieck champagne and Gray Goose martinis after entering through the lobby and reception with eight-meter-high walls.

When Ny Breaking Australia visited this year, guests in attendance included restaurateur Jason Woods and former federal Liberal Party vice-president Teena McQueen, among other very wealthy names.

Section one of Rod Laver Arena – where Club 1905 members watch the action – is also home to the biggest-name celebrities, who can be seen occupying the front four rows.

Pictured: Some of the best seats in the house are on the playing surface itself – and you’ll find them packed with famous faces

Celebrities including Bec Judd and her footy legend husband Chris (pictured at this year’s Open) regularly occupy the ground floor pews

Pictured: The best seats in the house, located in section one of Rod Laver Stadium, directly behind the baseline. Rumor has it that TV cameras are told not to film part of this area because it contains super rich VIPs who are not widely known to the public

Tennis Australia chief and corporate supremo Jayne Hrdlicka has the best position with an incredible view of the court and also her own personal private digital screen to follow the action in more detail.

During the first evening session of this year’s tournament, fans in the front four rows included Rebel Wilson and her new wife Ramona, Melbourne Mayor Nicholas Reece, Dannii Minoque, plus The Project presenter Waleed Aly and his wife Susan Carland.

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and teammate Pat Lipinski, Nadia Bartel, former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, former Masterchef judge Matt Preston and ex-ABC News Breakfast presenter Michael Rowland and his wife Felicity also took center stage.

They saw defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat American Sloane Stephens, but despite the incredible perspective, most had left halfway through the next match between Alexander Zverev and Lucas Pouille.

Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon were in the coveted section one seat at last year’s men’s singles final

Anthony Albanese and his fiancée Jodie Haydon were also in that room when he was booed by the crowd during last year’s men’s singles final. The players’ family members, friends and staff are also in the section if they don’t make it to the final. the Open’s new and controversial coaching pods.

To give you an idea of ​​their value, the seats behind them cost about $6,000 each for the men’s and women’s finals in 2024.

This year, Bec Judd and her amazing husband Chris got one step closer to the players as they scored places on the playing surface itself, along with a handful of other high-profile guests.

However, last year Judd found out the hard way that the super-exclusive pews don’t necessarily guarantee you’ll end up with the crème de la crème of Australian business, sport and entertainment.

She made headlines when she and Chris were seated next to ex-Mongolian biker Toby Mitchell in their $8,000 seats.