Where to Watch Wimbledon: Free Live Streams, Odds, Schedule, Serena Williams Info

The third Grand Slam of the year is here, and it's shaping up to be a star-studded affair. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch Wimbledon, including free and global streaming options.

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

WTA No. 3 Iga Świątek and ATP No. 1 Jannik Sinner will attempt to defend their titles on the grass courts of SW19. Carlos Alcaraz, who lost to Sinner in the final last year and has been his biggest competition at Grand Slams, will sit out the 2026 tournament with a wrist injury. Other than Alacaraz's absence, most of the usual suspects are set to make an appearance.

The most notable entry to Wimbledon this year is Serena Williams, who returned to professional doubles earlier this month. She'll pair up with her sister, Venus Williams, for the doubles portion of Wimbledon in July. But first, she'll have a go at singles for the first time in nearly four years. Williams will face Australian Maya Joint in the first round.

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 desired 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 are favored to win Wimbledon. According to DraftKings (at the time of writing), Sinner is the -165 favorite, followed by Novak Djokovic (+600), Alexander Zverev (+900), and Ben Shelton (+1600). On the women's side, Sabalenka is the +350 favorite, followed by Elena Rybakina (+550), Iga Świątek (+750), and Mirra Andreeva (+800).

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