What TV channel is Wimbledon 2026 on? In the UK: BBC One & BBC Two — free. In the US: ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. In India: Star Sports & JioHotstar. In Europe: Eurosport. In Australia: Nine Network & Stan Sport. In Canada: TSN & RDS. Coverage begins at 11:00 AM BST (6:00 AM ET) daily from June 29 to July 12, 2026.
Wimbledon TV Channels 2026 — What Channel Is Wimbledon On?
Wondering which Wimbledon TV channels carry the 2026 Championships? This complete broadcast guide tells you the exact channel name for every country — from ESPN and ABC in the US to BBC One in the UK and Star Sports in India. Plus: find out if Wimbledon is on TV today, what time coverage starts on your local channel, and which channels are broadcasting the final for free.
📺 Is Wimbledon on TV Today? — Your Live Guide
🇬🇧 UK TV Channels Showing Wimbledon 2026 — BBC One & BBC Two
The Wimbledon TV channels in the UK are the best deal in world tennis broadcasting. Coverage of Wimbledon 2026 is available exclusively on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC digital services and across BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. Every single match is free — no subscription, no cable package needed. A standard UK TV licence covers everything.
- Centre Court and Court 1 prime matches
- Starts: 11:00–14:00 BST depending on court load
- Live final coverage, opening ceremony, big moments
- Freeview Channel 1 · Sky Ch. 101 · Virgin Ch. 101
- Alternative match selections on outer courts
- “Today at Wimbledon” evening highlights show
- Freeview Channel 2 · Sky Ch. 102 · Virgin Ch. 102
- Best for fans wanting more match coverage simultaneously
- Stream every court simultaneously
- Available on phone, tablet, Smart TV, laptop, PS5, Xbox
- BBC Red Button for instant court-switching on TV
- Catch-up clips and same-day highlights
- Live commentary every day · Digital: 693 & 909 MW
- BBC Sounds app for mobile listening
- Wimbledon Daily podcast — full show recaps
- Expert analysis and interviews throughout
🇺🇸 US TV Channels — What Channel Is Wimbledon on in the USA?
ESPN has been televising Wimbledon since 2003 and holds exclusive US rights through 2035. In 2026, US viewers have several channel options depending on their provider — here’s the full breakdown.
- Primary US channel for Wimbledon 2026
- Live coverage: Centre Court & Court 1 from 6:00 AM ET
- Semifinals & finals broadcast live
- Available on: Comcast/Xfinity, DirecTV, Dish, Cox, Spectrum
- Secondary courts and overflow matches
- Doubles and mixed doubles coverage
- Great for watching simultaneous outer court action
- Same cable packages as ESPN
- Free over-the-air with a TV antenna in the US
- Airs delayed (encore) final coverage in the afternoon
- The Men’s Final is frequently simulcast live on ABC to reach a broader audience; ABC typically provides a free encore around 3:00 PM ET
- Channel: varies by city — check local listings
- Every court, every match — all 18 courts live
- Qualifying week starts June 22 from 6:00 AM ET
- Available in ESPN app and espnplus.com
- Works on phone, tablet, Smart TV, Fire Stick, Apple TV
Wimbledon on Cable in the US — Which Providers Carry ESPN?
| Provider | ESPN Channel # | ESPN2 Channel # | ABC | ESPN+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Local ch. | Via ESPN app |
| Xfinity / Comcast | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Local ch. | Via ESPN app |
| DirecTV | Ch. 206 | Ch. 209 | Ch. 7–8 | Via ESPN app |
| Dish Network | Ch. 140 | Ch. 143 | Local ch. | Via ESPN app |
| Hulu + Live TV | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Bundled |
| YouTube TV | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | Add-on |
| Fubo TV | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | Separate |
| Sling TV (Orange) | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included | Sling Blue only | Separate |
* ESPN channel numbers vary by region. Check your local Spectrum, Xfinity or DirecTV channel guide for exact numbers. ESPN is available in virtually all US cable and satellite packages.
🌍 Wimbledon TV Channels 2026 — Complete World Guide
Through 39 broadcast agreements, Wimbledon is transmitted to more than 220 territories around the world. In most parts of the world, the AELTC aims to place at least part of The Championships on free-to-air television. Here is the complete channel guide.
| Country / Region | TV Channel(s) | Streaming | Free? | Coverage Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom & Ireland | ||||
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BBC One · BBC Two | BBC iPlayer | ✅ Free (TV licence) | 11:00 BST |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Premier Sports · RTÉ | Premier Player | 💰 Paid | 11:00 BST |
| 🌎 North America | ||||
| 🇺🇸 USA | ESPN · ESPN2 · ABC | ESPN+ / Hulu / YouTube TV | 🆓 ABC finals (delayed) | 6:00 AM ET |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (English) | TSN 1–5 | TSN Direct / TSN+ | 💰 Paid | 6:00 AM ET |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (French) | RDS | RDS Direct | 💰 Paid | 6:00 AM ET |
| 🌍 Europe | ||||
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Eurosport 1 & 2 | Amazon Prime Video | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇫🇷 France | beIN Sports France | beIN Sports Connect | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Sky Sport Tennis · Sky Sport 1 | Sky Go / Now TV | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Movistar Plus+ | Movistar+ Online | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Eurosport · Ziggo Sport | Max / HBO Max | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Eurosport | Max / Discovery+ | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇵🇱 Poland / Scandinavia | Eurosport 1 & 2 | Max / Discovery+ | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | SportTV | SportTV Online | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🇨🇿 Czech & Slovakia | SPORT KLUB | Sport5.cz | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🌐 Rest of Europe | Eurosport 1 & 2 | Discovery+ / Max | 💰 Paid | 12:00 CEST |
| 🌏 Asia | ||||
| 🇮🇳 India | Star Sports 1–3 HD | JioHotstar | 💰 Paid | 3:30 PM IST |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | NHK G · WOWOW | WOWOW Online | 💰 Paid | 7:00 PM JST |
| 🇨🇳 China | CCTV · SMG · Tencent | Tencent Sports App | 💰 Paid | 6:00 PM CST |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | tvN SPORTS | TVING / SPOTV | 💰 Paid | 7:00 PM KST |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore / SE Asia | beIN Sports | beIN Connect | 💰 Paid | 6:00 PM SGT |
| 🌏 Rest of Asia | SPOTV · Now TV | Various | 💰 Paid | — |
| 🦘 Oceania | ||||
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Nine Network (select matches) | 9Now (free) · Stan Sport (full) | 🆓 Partial free (9Now) | 8:00 PM AEST |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | TVNZ 1 | TVNZ+ | ✅ Free | 10:00 PM NZST |
| 🌍 Middle East & Africa | ||||
| 🌍 Middle East / N. Africa | beIN Sports MENA | beIN Connect | 💰 Paid | 12:00 BST |
| 🌍 Sub-Saharan Africa | Canal+ Sport 5 · Tennis Africa | Canal+ online | 💰 Paid | 12:00 BST |
| 🌎 Latin America | ||||
| 🌎 South America | ESPN / ESPN2 (LAT) | Star+ / Disney+ | 💰 Paid | 8:00 AM BRT |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | ESPN Brasil · TNT Sports | Max / Star+ | 💰 Paid | 8:00 AM BRT |
* Local times are approximate conversions from 11:00 AM BST (outer courts) / 1:30 PM BST (Centre Court). Times may shift by 30–60 minutes depending on broadcaster scheduling. Always check local TV listings for exact programme times.
🏆 What Channel Is the Wimbledon Final On?
The Wimbledon final TV channels for 2026 are confirmed below. The Women’s Final is Saturday, July 11 and the Men’s Final is Sunday, July 12 — both starting around 14:00 BST (2:00 PM London time).
The Men’s Final is the most-watched annual Wimbledon broadcast. In the US, the Men’s Final is frequently simulcast live on ABC as well as ESPN, making it accessible even to cord-cutters with a basic TV antenna.
Wimbledon on Cable — Spectrum, Sky, Foxtel, Cignal & More
Many viewers search for Wimbledon on specific cable providers. Here’s where to find Wimbledon TV channels on the most popular cable and satellite platforms worldwide.
| Provider | Country | Wimbledon Channel(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | 🇺🇸 USA | ESPN (Ch. ~30) · ESPN2 (Ch. ~31) | Exact ch. varies by region; check local guide |
| Xfinity / Comcast | 🇺🇸 USA | ESPN (Ch. 28–30) · ABC (local) | ESPN+ via Xfinity Flex box |
| DirecTV | 🇺🇸 USA | ESPN Ch. 206 · ESPN2 Ch. 209 | DirecTV Stream also available (no dish) |
| Dish Network | 🇺🇸 USA | ESPN Ch. 140 · ESPN2 Ch. 143 | Hopper box; also via Sling TV add-on |
| Sky (UK) | 🇬🇧 UK | BBC One Ch. 101 · BBC Two Ch. 102 | Wimbledon is on BBC — not Sky Sports |
| Virgin Media (UK) | 🇬🇧 UK | BBC One Ch. 101 · BBC Two Ch. 102 | iPlayer app also included via Virgin box |
| BT / EE (UK) | 🇬🇧 UK | BBC One & Two via Freeview | Free; no subscription needed for Wimbledon |
| Foxtel (Australia) | 🇦🇺 Australia | ESPN Australia channel | Stan Sport is preferred for full coverage |
| Cignal (Philippines) | 🇵🇭 Philippines | beIN Sports (varies by package) | Check Cignal’s sports package for beIN availability |
| Canal+ (Africa/Europe) | 🌍 Multi | Canal+ Sport 5 / Eurosport | Coverage varies by territory |
| StarHub (Singapore) | 🇸🇬 Singapore | beIN Sports 1–3 | Available in StarHub TV+ sports packages |
| Tata Play (India) | 🇮🇳 India | Star Sports 1 HD · Star Sports 2 HD | JioHotstar for digital streaming |
What Time Is Wimbledon on TV Each Day?
Wimbledon tennis TV channels follow a consistent daily schedule. Here are the standard start times for each major broadcast region during the tournament (June 29 – July 12, 2026).
| Session | 🇬🇧 UK (BST) | 🇺🇸 US East (ET) | 🇺🇸 US West (PT) | 🇮🇳 India (IST) | 🇦🇺 Sydney (AEST) | 📍 Your Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Courts Open | 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 3:30 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| Court 1 Start | 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| Centre Court Start | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM | 5:30 AM | 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM | — |
| Finals Day Start | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
Wimbledon 2026 — TV Channels at a Glance
📝 Summary
The Wimbledon 2026 TV channels vary by country but every major region has coverage. In the UK, BBC One and BBC Two are completely free — no subscription needed. US viewers tune into ESPN and ESPN2 for live coverage, with the Men’s Final simulcast on ABC for free with a TV antenna. India has Star Sports and JioHotstar. Europe uses Eurosport 1 and 2 via Discovery+. Australia splits coverage between free Nine Network and paid Stan Sport. The Championships run June 29–July 12, with daily coverage starting at 11:00 AM BST. For online streaming options, see our Wimbledon live stream guide. For today’s match times, see the Wimbledon schedule page.