Where to Watch Wimbledon: Free Live Streams, Odds, Schedule

The top ATP and WTA players are duking it out on the grass courts of Wimbledon in the third Grand Slam of the year. We've scoured the international viewing options and compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Wimbledon, including free and global streaming options.

With World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Iga Świątek eliminated, the women's tournament is up for grabs, with Coco Gauff, Karolína Muchová, Marta Kostyuk, and Linda Nosková all vying for the title. Reigning men's champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is still in the race, but he'll need to get through Novak Djokovic if he wants a spot in the final. Alexander Zverev and wild card sensation Arthur Fery will battle it out in the semis.

If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream Wimbledon on ESPN Unlimited in the US, free on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and free on 9Now in Australia. You can access your favorite watch options from anywhere with a VPN. Keep reading to learn additional worldwide streaming options.

Where to watch Wimbledon for free

Fans in several countries are in luck, as Wimbledon coverage is available for free in a few regions. In the UK, the host nation has full coverage across the BBC, meaning viewers can live stream the action for free via BBC iPlayer. Australia will also have select free coverage available on 9Now.

In the US, fans can take advantage of a free trial from a live TV service, such as Fubo or YouTube TV.

How to watch Wimbledon from anywhere

If you're a tennis fan who's away from the location of your streaming service, you can still access your free watch option with the help of a VPN. These virtual private networks are handy tech tools that let people temporarily alter their digital locations. They're popular apps among those looking to access their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad or hoping to upgrade their cybersecurity.

NordVPN is one of the best VPNs on the market. It's fast, user-friendly, and has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can also use this to watch a free World Cup stream for every game.

Where to watch Wimbledon in the US

In the US, Wimbledon TV coverage is available across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. You can live stream all of the action with an ESPN Unlimited subscription, which carries all of the linear broadcasts along with full live streams of all matches. ESPN Unlimited subscriptions cost $30 a month.

If you'd prefer something with a free trial or other channels beyond ESPN's, one of the best live TV streaming services might be of interest. Fubo and YouTube TV are our top two recommendations right now.

Fubo carries ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC in its Sports + News, Pro, and Elite plans, which start at $65 a month. You can also get access to ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost when you sign up for these plans. All plans include a free trial for new customers, and you can often get additional discounts on your first month.

YouTube TV also offers access to ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC in both its main and sports plans. Through August 31, new users can get $15 a month off the main plan for five months straight, bringing subscriptions down from $83 a month to $68 a month. The sports plan is also discounted for new customers, with plans going for $55 a month for 12 months (instead of the standard $65 a month rate). YouTube TV offers a free trial for first-time customers.

Where to watch Wimbledon in the UK

The host nation will offer comprehensive free coverage of Wimbledon through the BBC. Matches will air across BBC channels, and people can live stream all the action on BBC iPlayer. Fans need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start watching.

Where to watch Wimbledon in Australia

9Now will carry free Wimbledon coverage on several matches in Australia. Users will need to make an account if they don't already have a login. To watch absolutely every match, fans will need a paid Stan Sport subscription, which costs $32 a month ($12 for a base Stan subscription, and then $20 for the Sport add-on).

Who is favored to win Wimbledon 2026?

Heading into the tournament, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were favored to win Wimbledon. Headed into the semifinals, Sinner and Marta Kostyuk or Karolína Muchová are the current favorites to win. On DraftKings (at the time of writing), Sinner is the -235 men's favorite, and Marta Kostyuk and Karolína Muchová are the +220 women's favorites. Coco Gauff is close behind at +250, and Linda Nosková is +350.

Did Serena Williams play at Wimbledon?

Serena Williams' return to professional singles tennis has been the biggest story to come out of Wimbledon so far. She played her first pro singles match in almost four years on a wild card entry, but ultimately lost to Maya Joint in the first round. Williams was also scheduled to compete in the doubles portion of the tournament alongside her sister, Venus Williams, but Serena Williams tweaked her knee during the singles match and had to withdraw from doubles.

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