Wimbledon 2026: Full Draw, Schedule & How to Watch Every Match

# Wimbledon 2026: Complete Schedule & Live Streaming Guide The **2026 Wimbledon Championships** take place from **June 29 to July 12** at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The most prestigious Grand Slam in tennis returns with all the drama, strawberries, and world-class play that makes it unmissable. ## Key Dates | Round | Dates | |-------|-------| | First Round | June 29 – July 1 | | Second Round | July 2 – 3 | | Third Round | July 4 – 5 | | Fourth Round | July 7 – 8 | | Quarter-Finals | July 9 – 10 | | Semi-Finals | July 11 | | **Finals** | **July 12–13** | ## Men's Draw Favourites - **Carlos Alcaraz** — Two-time defending champion, dominant on grass - **Jannik Sinner** — World No.1, aiming for his first Wimbledon title - **Novak Djokovic** — Chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam on his favourite surface ## Women's Draw Favourites - **Iga Świątek** — Form player of the tour, needs grass-court Slam to complete set - **Coco Gauff** — US Open champion eyeing Wimbledon glory - **Aryna Sabalenka** — Consistent threat on all surfaces ## How to Watch Wimbledon 2026 ### UK: BBC Sport (Free) BBC Sport broadcasts all Wimbledon matches free-to-air in the UK across BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. Every Centre Court and Court One match is covered. ### USA: ESPN & ESPN+ ESPN holds US rights. ESPN+ streams every single court including the outer courts from the first day. ### France: Eurosport France Télévisions and Eurosport share the French rights. ### Watch All Courts with StreamVault StreamVault carries **BBC Sport, ESPN, Eurosport, Sky Sports Tennis**, and all major Wimbledon broadcasters in one place. Watch the outer court dark horses that other services miss. ## Wimbledon Records to Watch - **Longest match record**: Djokovic's potential fifth title would equal Federer and Borg's record of 5 consecutive titles in the Open Era - **Youngest winner**: Could Alcaraz, at 23, become only the second man to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles since Federer? ## FAQs **Q: Is Wimbledon on free TV in 2026?** A: Yes — BBC Sport shows Wimbledon free in the UK. In the USA, ESPN+ requires a subscription. **Q: What time does Wimbledon start each day?** A: Play begins at 11am BST (6am ET, 12pm CEST). **Q: How many matches are played at Wimbledon?** A: Over 250 matches across all courts during the two weeks. Stream all of Wimbledon 2026 live with StreamVault. **Start your free 24-hour trial.**