Wimbledon 2026 is set to commence on Monday, June 29, and will conclude with the men's singles final on Sunday, July 12. The tournament will run for 14 consecutive days, having abolished the traditional Middle Sunday rest day in 2022. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner enters as the defending men's singles champion, while Iga Swiatek returns to defend her women's singles title. The Championships will feature a host of British players and compelling storylines across the fortnight.
How to Watch Wimbledon 2026 on TV
The BBC remains the principal broadcaster, offering free coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. In a change from previous years, TNT Sports joins the BBC as the co-broadcaster for the singles finals, replacing Eurosport. Clare Balding will lead the BBC's presenting team, with analysts including Tim Henman, John McEnroe, and Martina Navratilova.
Wimbledon 2026 Draw Date
The draw for Wimbledon 2026 will take place at 10am on June 26, revealing the first-round matchups and projected paths for all players.
Wimbledon Tickets and the Queue
Most Centre Court and No. 1 Court tickets have already been allocated through the public ballot, which has closed. However, fans can still join the famous Wimbledon queue daily for a chance to purchase grounds passes or show court tickets. Those who secure a grounds pass can visit the ticket resale kiosk north of Court 18 to buy returned show court tickets.
Record Prize Money at Wimbledon 2026
A record total of £64.2 million in prize money will be distributed. The singles champion receives £3.6 million, the runner-up £1.8 million, semi-finalists £900,000, quarter-finalists £480,000, fourth-round players £300,000, third-round players £185,000, second-round players £126,000, and first-round players £80,000.
Wildcards Announced for Wimbledon 2026
Serena Williams, returning to tennis after a break, headlines the women's singles wildcards. The 23-time Grand Slam champion will also play doubles with her sister Venus. Other women's wildcards include French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska and British players Harriet Dart, Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman, Mika Stojsavljevic, Katie Swan, and Mimi Xu. In the men's singles, five British players received wildcards: Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery, Jack Pinnington Jones, Toby Samuel, and Harry Wendelken. The remaining two wildcards went to Grigor Dimitrov and Stan Wawrinka.
Order of Play and Daily Schedule
The official Order of Play will be released each evening at approximately 6pm, subject to change, and can be found on Wimbledon's website. Gates open at 10am daily, with play on outside courts starting at 11am, No. 1 Court at 1pm, and Centre Court at 1.30pm.
Full Schedule of Play
June 29: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles First Round
June 30: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles First Round
July 1: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Second Round; Gentlemen's Doubles First Round
July 2: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Second Round; Gentlemen's & Ladies' Doubles First Round
July 3: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Third Round; Gentlemen's & Ladies' Doubles Second Round; Ladies' Doubles First Round; Mixed Doubles First Round
July 4: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Third Round; Gentlemen's & Ladies' Doubles Second Round; Mixed Doubles First Round; Boys' and Girls' Singles First Round (18&U)
July 5: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Fourth Round; Gentlemen's Doubles Third Round; Ladies' Doubles Second Round; Mixed Doubles Second Round; Boys' and Girls' Singles First Round (18&U)
July 6: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Fourth Round; Gentlemen's & Ladies' Doubles Third Round; Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals; Girls' Singles Second Round (18&U); Boys' & Girls' Doubles First Round (18&U)
July 7: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen's Doubles Quarter-finals; Ladies' Doubles Third Round; Mixed Doubles Semi-finals; Gentlemen's and Ladies' Wheelchair Singles First Round; Boys' Singles Second Round (18&U); Girls' Doubles First Round (18&U); Invitation Doubles
July 8: Gentlemen's and Ladies' Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen's & Ladies' Doubles Quarter-finals; Quad Wheelchair Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen's and Ladies' Wheelchair Doubles Quarter-finals; Boys' & Girls' Singles Third Round (18&U); Boys' & Girls' Doubles Second Round (18&U); Invitation Doubles
July 9: Ladies' Singles Semi-finals; Gentlemen's Doubles Semi-finals; Ladies' Doubles Quarter-finals; Mixed Doubles Final; Gentlemen's and Ladies' Wheelchair Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen's, Ladies' & Quad Wheelchair Doubles Semi-finals; Boys' & Girls' Singles Quarter-finals (18&U); Boys' & Girls' Doubles Quarter-finals (18&U); Boys' and Girls' 14&U Singles; Invitation Doubles
July 10: Gentlemen's Singles Semi-finals; Ladies' Doubles Semi-finals; Gentlemen's, Ladies' & Quad Wheelchair Singles Semi-finals; Boys' & Girls' Singles Semi-finals (18&U); Boys' & Girls' Doubles Semi-finals (18&U); Boys' and Girls' 14&U Singles; Invitation Doubles
July 11: Gentlemen's Doubles Final; Ladies' Singles Final; Ladies' Wheelchair Singles Final; Gentlemen's & Quad Wheelchair Doubles Final; Girls' Singles Final (18&U); Girls' Doubles Final (18&U); Boys' Doubles Final (18&U); Boys' and Girls' 14&U Singles Semi-finals; Invitation Doubles
July 12: Ladies' Doubles Final; Gentlemen's Singles Final; Gentlemen's & Quad Wheelchair Singles Finals; Ladies' Wheelchair Doubles Final; Boys' Singles Final (18&U); Boys' & Girls' 14&U Singles Finals; Invitation Doubles
