Stream Serena Williams singles tennis return at Wimbledon today for free

LONDON – Tennis icon Serena Williams makes her highly anticipated return to professional tennis when she competes as a wildcard in women’s singles at Wimbledon today – Tuesday, June 30 – at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club in London, England. This match is available on multiple streaming services for free.

Here’s more information on how to watch Serena Williams at Wimbledon on TV and streaming services.

What: Wimbledon women’s singles: Serena Willams vs. Maya Joint

When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Time: Updated time: 12:25 p.m. Eastern (5:25 p.m. British Summer Time)

Where: All England Lawn and Croquet Club | London, England

Channel: ESPN

Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $20 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off first month), Sling TV and ESPN Streaming

This match will broadcast live on ESPN at 12:25 p.m. Eastern (5:25 p.m. British Summer Time). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this match by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV ($20 off first month) and DIRECTV ($35 off first month), which both offer a free trial.

The most flexible option isSling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.

This matchup is also available on the ESPN app streaming service, which now offers an Unlimited Plan for $29.99 per month (or $299.99 for entire year) and the Select Plan for $12.99 per month (or $129.99 for entire year). The ESPN app replicates its previous coverage of select games and broadcasts on ESPN Plus.

After a four-year retirement, tennis is welcoming back one of the foundations of the sport’s evolution into the spotlight.

Williams is widely considered the most decorated athlete in women’s tennis with 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles on her mantle. All 14 of those doubles championships have come alongside her sister, Venus Williams.

Williams announced her return to major tennis on June 1, confirming she was competing in doubles with Venus. Serena doubled down with another announcement on June 21, confirming she has accepted a wildcard invitation for singles competition at Wimbledon.

She will face 20-year Australian Maya Joint in the opening round.

What time does Serena Williams play today at Wimbledon?

Serena Williams is scheduled to take Center Court at Wimbledon today at 12:25 p.m. Eastern.

Who is Serena Williams playing today?

Serena Williams, a wildcard entrant, is facing 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon. Joint is ranked No. 53 in the world.

What channel is Serena Williams on today?

Serena Williams is making her return to Wimbledon and her first match will be broadcast live on ESPN at 12:25 p.m. Eastern. The match is also available on the ESPN App.

When was the last time Serena Williams competed?

Serena Williams last competed in professional tennis at the 2022 U.S. Open where she suffered a three-set loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round.

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