The Championships return to the All England Club from June 29-July 12. Here’s your complete country-by-country guide to watching the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.
Tournament Schedule
Dates Main Draw: June 29 – July 12, 2026
Finals Schedule: Women’s Singles Final: Saturday, July 11 at 2:00 PM BST
Men’s Singles Final: Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 PM BST
Daily coverage begins 11:00 AM BST / 6:00 AM ET
Where to watch the Wimbledon matches?
United States
Linear Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC (throughout fortnight)
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited – all courts, every match
Important: ESPN Select does NOT carry Wimbledon 2026 (upgrade to Unlimited required)
Free Option: ABC airs finals on delay
Cable Alternatives: DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
Supplemental: Tennis Channel
Note: ESPN holds exclusive US rights through 2035; qualifying matches exclusive to ESPN Unlimited
United Kingdom
Linear TV: BBC One & BBC Two (completely FREE – protected event)
Streaming: BBC iPlayer (FREE with UK TV licence, up to 18 courts live simultaneously)
Alternative: TNT Sports via Sky, EE TV, Virgin Media, or HBO Max
Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
Coverage Scope: Most comprehensive Wimbledon broadcast in the world
Daily Show: “Today at Wimbledon” wraps each evening’s biggest moments
Canada
English: TSN (television) + TSN+ (streaming)
French: RDS (television) + RDS+ (streaming)
Coverage: Comprehensive television and streaming options
Note: TSN app available for mobile viewing
Australia
Free Options: Channel 9 and 9Gem (free-to-air TV, selected matches) 9Now (free streaming for daily picks)
Premium: Stan Sport (4K, ad-free, every court coverage)
Note: 9Now provides excellent free option for daily highlights
Europe
Broadcaster: Eurosport (across Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, and others)
Streaming: Discovery+ (varies by country)
Coverage: 1000+ hours of live coverage across Eurosport 1 & 2
Multi-country: Standard across European Union
France
Broadcaster: beIN SPORTS
Streaming: TOD by beIN and beIN CONNECT
Coverage: Exclusive rights through 2028
Note: Full match coverage across multiple feeds
India
Broadcaster: Sony Sports Network
Streaming: SonyLIV
Coverage: Comprehensive television and streaming options
Reach: One of the largest viewing audiences globally
Middle East & North Africa
Broadcaster: beIN SPORTS
Channels: 5 dedicated channels (beIN SPORTS 6, 7, 9, English 1, France 1)
Languages: Arabic, English, and French commentary
Streaming: TOD by beIN and beIN CONNECT
Coverage: Full tournament across multiple feeds including Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court, and three additional show courts
Rights: Exclusive through 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
Broadcaster: SuperSport
Platform: DStv (television and streaming)
Coverage: Comprehensive tournament coverage
Japan
Broadcaster: Wowow
Coverage: Full tournament with Japanese commentary
Online: Streaming options available through Wowow
Latin America
Broadcaster: ESPN International
Streaming: Disney+
Languages: Spanish and Portuguese commentary available
Coverage: Central and South America regional broadcasts
Note: Star+ merged into Disney+ in July 2024
South Africa
Broadcaster: SuperSport
Coverage: Television and DStv streaming platform
Free Options & Highlights
Global Access: Wimbledon.com (official site, highlights only, limited territory) Wimbledon App (scores, updates, selected streams – varies by region) YouTube (official Wimbledon channel, highlights)
Note: Full live-court streaming restricted in territories with exclusive broadcast agreements
Key Features for 2026
Video Review Technology: New for 2026, available on 6 courts (Centre Court, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, Court 12, Court 18). Players can challenge umpire calls (not line calls) without limit.
Court Scoreboards: Out/fault indicators displayed alongside electronic line-calling announcements
Production: 900+ hours of live coverage across all broadcast partners
Streaming Tips
VPN Usage: Viewers outside their home country can use VPN services to access their usual broadcast. Note: VPN use may violate streaming service terms of service.
Free Trial Cautions: Live TV services offer varying trial lengths. Plan accordingly.
Multi-Court Viewing: BBC iPlayer and Stan Sport offer superior multi-court viewing (up to 18 simultaneous streams).
Finals Broadcast Specifics
Women’s Final – Saturday, July 11 BBC One (UK) ESPN/ESPN2 (US) Eurosport (Europe) Available globally across all broadcast partners
Men’s Final – Sunday, July 12 BBC One (UK) ABC + ESPN (US, ABC free with antenna) Eurosport (Europe) Typically most-watched annual Wimbledon broadcast
Global Reach
Wimbledon broadcasts to 220+ territories worldwide through 39 broadcast agreements. In most regions, the All England Club aims to place at least part of the Championships on free-to-air television.
Check local listings for exact times in your region, as broadcast windows vary by territory.
