First serve: Monday June 29 · All England Club, London
How to watch Wimbledon 2026 — every court, every round, every option
The 140th Championships at Wimbledon run Monday June 29 through Sunday July 12, 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. ESPN has exclusive US TV rights — coverage spans ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and ESPN+. Here's the cheapest path to every match.
★ Quick answer
ESPN family has all US rights. ESPN/ESPN2 (cable) covers daily marquee matches. ABC (broadcast, free OTA) airs the Men's + Women's Singles Finals. ESPN+ ($10.99/mo) streams every match on every court — 200+ matches over two weeks.
Cheapest full-coverage path: ESPN+ for one month at $10.99. Cancel after the men's final. ABC finals are free with an antenna if you only want the title matches.
114-day broadcast schedule
Wimbledon is split into two weeks. Week 1 (June 29 – July 4) runs early rounds across 18 courts. Week 2 (July 5 – 12) is single-court days with the marquee matches on Centre Court. All times Eastern.
Week 1 — Rounds 1, 2, 3 of 128
Mon Jun 29 · Round 1 begins
128 men + 128 women across 18 courts · 6 AM – 4 PM ET live coverage window
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Tue Jun 30 · Round 1 continues
Remaining Round 1 matches · marquee match scheduling typically held back for Centre Court
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Wed Jul 1 – Thu Jul 2 · Round 2
64 men + 64 women remaining · ESPN+ daily features tour-up-and-comers feeds
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Fri Jul 3 – Sat Jul 4 · Round 3
32 men + 32 women remaining · Independence Day Saturday — early-morning ET start works well for US viewers
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Middle Sunday — Day 7 (NEW since 2022)
Sun Jul 5 · Round of 16 Day 1
Wimbledon eliminated the traditional "Middle Sunday" rest day in 2022 — Day 7 is now play day. Half of the Round of 16 schedule.
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Week 2 — Quarters, Semis, Finals
Mon Jul 6 · Round of 16 Day 2
Other half of Round of 16
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Tue Jul 7 – Wed Jul 8 · Quarterfinals
Men's QFs and Women's QFs split across two days · primarily Centre Court + No. 1 Court
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Thu Jul 9 · Women's Semifinals
Centre Court · two matches, ~8 AM ET start
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Fri Jul 10 · Men's Semifinals
Centre Court · two matches, ~8 AM ET start
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Sat Jul 11 · Women's Singles Final FREE OTA
Centre Court · 9 AM ET first serve · also Mixed Doubles Final · ABC carries the women's title match on broadcast TV
Centre Court · 9 AM ET first serve · also Men's Doubles Final · ABC carries the men's championship match — the biggest tennis broadcast of the US summer
ABC ✓ free w/ antennaESPNESPN+
2The 4 ways to watch — ranked cheapest
Rick's pick
📺 ESPN+ $10.99/mo
Every match on every court — 200+ matches over 14 days. Centre Court, No. 1, No. 2, and all 15 outside courts.
Cheapest path to all 200+ matches
Cancel after July 12 → effective $11 for two weeks of tennis
Includes ESPN/ESPN2 simulcast — no missing broadcast feeds
Works on every streaming device + browser + mobile
If you just want the men's final on Sunday morning, antenna is free and perfect for ABC. If you want every match for the next two weeks — ESPN+ at $11 is the answer. No live-TV bundle for tennis-only.
The YouTube TV / Hulu + Live trial path also works if you can manage a cancellation reminder — start June 28, cancel July 11.
3Common questions
What channel is Wimbledon 2026 on in the US?
ESPN has exclusive US TV rights. Coverage airs across ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and ESPN+. The men's and women's singles finals air on ABC — free over the air with an antenna.
Can I watch Wimbledon for free in 2026?
Partially. The Women's Final (Sat July 11) and Men's Final (Sun July 12) air on ABC broadcast — free with an antenna. Early-round coverage runs on ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+, which requires cable, ESPN+ ($10.99/mo), or a live-TV service.
What is the cheapest way to watch Wimbledon 2026?
ESPN+ at $10.99 for the month. It streams every outer-court match plus simulcasts the ESPN/ESPN2 linear feeds. Cancel after July 12.
What time does Wimbledon start each day?
Outside courts begin at 11 AM London = 6 AM ET. Centre Court + No. 1 Court start at 1 PM London = 8 AM ET. ESPN+ live coverage typically begins at 6 AM ET and runs through ~4 PM ET.
Where is Wimbledon held?
The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. Centre Court holds 15,000; No. 1 Court holds 12,500. Approximately 39,000 spectators per day across all 18 courts.
What time is the Wimbledon final?
Men's Singles Final: Sunday July 12, ~2 PM London = 9 AM ET. Women's Singles Final: Saturday July 11, ~2 PM London = 9 AM ET. Both air live on ABC (free OTA) and ESPN.
Does ESPN+ have every Wimbledon match?
Yes. ESPN+ streams every match on every court — Centre, No. 1, No. 2, plus all 15 outside courts. 200+ matches over two weeks.
Is Wimbledon on Peacock or Hulu?
No on Peacock — Peacock has the French Open but not Wimbledon. Yes on Hulu + Live TV (carries ESPN/ESPN2/ABC). For just Wimbledon, standalone ESPN+ at $10.99 is cheaper.
Highlights from recent editions on the official broadcast partners' YouTube channels. Click any thumbnail to play right here on the page.
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RECAP
Last year — 2025 final
Watch 2025 Wimbledon men's final highlights
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CLASSIC
Iconic — 2008 Federer Nadal
2008 Wimbledon final — greatest tennis match ever played
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Last verified June 9, 2026 against ESPN broadcast schedule + AELTC. Tee — er, first-serve times are approximate and confirmed daily by the AELTC. Streaming-service prices verified at signup.
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