Watch Wimbledon 2026 live streamsas seven-time champion Serena Williams makes a sensational singles comeback at the age of 44, four years after retiring from tennis. With many of the game’s big stars either faded (Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek) or injured (Carlos Alcaraz), this has the makings of a messy tournament.
Despite an explosive second-round exit from the French Open amid a crippling energy crisis, world number 1 and reigning champion Jannik Sinner is the heavy favorite among the men. However, Alexander Zverev could make things interesting now that he has finally exorcised his hoodoo at Roland Garros. Without Sinner and Djokovic, the German took full advantage in Paris, beating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final.
The form of the three great women, extraordinarily, abandoned them all at the same time. Sabalenka has gone four tournaments without reaching the final, which is a drought by her standards, while Gauff and reigning Wimbledon champion Swiatek are yet to clinch silverware this year. Elena Rybakina has also had a quiet period since her Australian Open victory.
Mirra Andreeva, 19, however, is walking on air after winning her first major at Roland Garros, although in three previous appearances she hasn’t exactly looked at home in SW19. It’s a ridiculous thought, but with the draw this wide open, wildcard Williams might just fancy her chances of making a run.
She continues to say that she only came back so her daughters could watch her play, but even a toddler can see that participating means nothing to Serena: it’s just about winning.
Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Francisco Cerundolo, Donna Vekic, Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova each enter Wimbledon on the back of grass-court triumphs, while British hopeful Emma Raducanu enjoyed a confidence-building run through to the final at Queen’s.
Here’s how to watch Wimbledon 2026 from anywhere in the world.
Can you watch Wimbledon 2026 for free?
Yes. Wimbledon 2026 is broadcast on free-to-air channels BBC One and BBC Two in the UK, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayerand on free-to-air channels Channel 9 and 9Gem in Australia, with live streaming available via 9Now.
Are you traveling abroad at the moment? You can use a VPN to watch Queen’s for free as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Wimbledon 2026 live streams
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How to watch Wimbledon 2026 live streams in the US
In the United States, coverage of Wimbledon 2026 is provided by ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and ESPN Select.
ESPN Selectwhich live streams every game on every field, costs $12.99/month or $129.99/year, but you can bundle it with Disney Plus and Hulu for $19.99/month.
If you don’t have ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC on cable, they’re available through Sling — specifically the Orange & Blue package, which starts at $60.99/month. It includes ABC, NBC and Fox in select locations, plus ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, USA Network, FX and more.
Alternatively, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC are also broadcast by Fubo, YouTube TV And Hulu + Live TVeach of which offers a free trial to new users.
Outside the United States? Use a VPN while you travel away from home to unblock your feed.
How to watch Wimbledon 2026 live streams in the UK
In the UK, Wimbledon 2026 is broadcast free on BBC One and BBC Two, as well as via the BBC iPlayer streaming service.
There will be a dedicated stream for each match on all 18 courts on BBC iPlayer, and coverage from Center Court will be available in 4K.
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How to watch Wimbledon 2026 live streams in Australia
Wimbledon 2026 is broadcast free-to-air on Channel 9 and 9Now in Australia, with live streaming available via the 9Now platform.
Stan Sportsmeanwhile, will have exhaustive coverage of each court. Stan Sport costs AU$20/month in addition to a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were at home.
How to watch Wimbledon 2026 in Canada
In Canada, Wimbledon 2026 is exclusive to TSN.
If you do not have cable, the TSNPlus the streaming service costs CA$29.99/month or CA$249.99/year. However, you can currently get three months for CA$59.99.
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Questions and answers about Wimbledon 2026
Who are the top seeds for Wimbledon 2026?
Wimbledon 2026 seeds
Men
- Jannik sinner
- Alexander Zverev
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Ben Shelton
- Alex de Minaur
- Taylor Fritz
- Novak Djokovic
- Daniel Medvedev
- Flavio Cobolli
- Alexander Bublik
- Casper Ruud
- Andrei Rublev
- Jiri Lehecka
- Luciano Darderi
- Jakub Mensik
- The Learner Tien
- Frances Tiafoe
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Karen Khachanov
- Arthur Son
- Tommy Paul
- Alexander Davidovich Fokina
- Rafael Jodar
- João Fonseca
- Arthur Rinderknech
- Cameron Norrie
- Ugo Humbert
- Brandon Nakashima
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry
- Alexandre Tabilo
- Ignacio Busé
- Matteo Arnaldi
Women
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Elena Rybakina
- Iga Swiatek
- Jessica Pegula
- Mirra Andreeva
- Amanda Anisimova
- Coco Gauff
- Elina Svitolina
- Linda Noskova
- Karolina Muchova
- Belinda Bencic
- Marta Kostyuk
- Jasmine Paolini
- Naomi Osaka
- Diana Shnaider
- Iva Jovic
- Sorana Cirstea
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Anna Kalinskaya
- Maja Chwalinska
- Marie Bouzkova
- Leylah Fernández
- Emma Navarro
- Clara Tauson
- Elise Mertens
- Madison Keys
- Anastasia Potapova
- Anne Li
- Alexandra Eala
- Emma Raducanu
- Donna Vekic
- Katerina Siniakova
Who are the recent Wimbledon winners?
Recent Wimbledon Champions
Men’s champions
2025 – Jannik Sinner
2024 – Carlos Alcaraz
2023 – Carlos Alcaraz
2022 – Novak Djokovic
2021 – Novak Djokovic
2019 – Novak Djokovic
2018 – Novak Djokovic
2017 – Roger Federer
2016 – Andy Murray
Women’s champions
2025 – Iga Swiatek
2024 – Barbora Krejcikova
2023 – Marketa Vondrousova
2022 – Elena Rybakina
2021 – Ashleigh Barty
2019 – Simona Halep
2018 – Angélique Kerber
2017 – Garbine Muguruza
2016 – Serena Williams
What are the daily start times for Wimbledon 2026?
Wimbledon 2026 start times
Day session
From 3am PT / 6am ET / 11am BST / 8pm AEST
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