Wimbledon women’s singles 2026 runs June 29 – July 11. Women’s matches start at 11:00 AM BST on outer courts and ~1:30 PM BST on Centre Court daily. The Women’s Final is Saturday 11 July ~2:00 PM BST. In the UK watch free on BBC One / iPlayer. In the US on ESPN / ESPN+. Today’s order of play is published each evening at wimbledon.com.
Wimbledon Women’s Schedule 2026 — Today, TV & Final Date
Everything you need to follow the Wimbledon women’s tennis schedule in 2026 — from the first round on June 29 to the Centre Court final on July 11. Includes today’s and tomorrow’s order of play, what channel it’s on TV, the complete round-by-round schedule for the women’s singles draw, and the Women’s Final TV guide.
Wimbledon Women’s Schedule Today — Order of Play
Wimbledon Women’s Schedule Tomorrow
The Wimbledon women’s schedule tomorrow is published this evening at approximately 6:00–7:00 PM BST at wimbledon.com/order-of-play. Until then, here is what to expect.
- Outer courts open: 11:00 AM BST — women’s matches across all available courts
- Court 1 first match: ~1:00 PM BST
- Centre Court first match: ~1:30 PM BST
- Evening play: Possible under roof on CC/Court 1 until 11:00 PM BST curfew
- 🇬🇧 BBC One / BBC Two: from 11:00 AM BST (free)
- 🇺🇸 ESPN / ESPN+: from 6:00 AM ET
- 🇮🇳 JioHotstar: from ~3:30 PM IST
- 🌍 Eurosport: from ~12:00 CEST
Wimbledon Women’s Schedule Today on TV — Channel Guide
Here is the complete Wimbledon women’s schedule TV guide — every channel broadcasting women’s matches live in every country.
BBC One carries women’s Centre Court matches. BBC Two shows alternative courts. BBC iPlayer streams all 18 courts live simultaneously — the only place to watch every women’s match at once, for free.
ESPN holds US Wimbledon rights through 2035. ESPN+ streams every court live. Women’s matches are featured across ESPN and ESPN2. The Women’s Final replays same-day on ABC — free.
Star Sports 1 HD carries main women’s singles coverage. JioHotstar streams all courts online. Women’s final starts at approximately 6:30 PM IST on 11 July.
Stan Sport carries the full women’s draw live. Nine Network airs selected women’s matches and finals coverage. Women’s Final starts ~11:00 PM AEST on 11 July.
Eurosport holds pan-European rights. Discovery+ provides multi-court streaming online. Women’s final at ~3:00 PM CEST on 11 July across all European markets.
TSN (English) and RDS (French) carry all women’s matches live. Women’s Final at ~9:00 AM ET on 11 July.
Women’s Final TV Schedule — At a Glance
| Country | Channel | Women’s Final Time | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK | BBC One | ~2:00 PM BST · Sat 11 Jul | ✅ Free |
| 🇺🇸 US | ESPN (live) · ABC (delayed) | ~9:00 AM ET · Sat 11 Jul | ABC free (delayed) |
| 🇮🇳 India | Star Sports 1 HD / JioHotstar | ~6:30 PM IST · Sat 11 Jul | Paid |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Stan Sport (live) / Nine (delayed) | ~11:00 PM AEST · Sat 11 Jul | Stan paid |
| 🇳🇿 NZ | TVNZ+ | ~1:00 AM NZST · Sun 12 Jul | ✅ Free |
| 🌍 Europe | Eurosport 1 | ~3:00 PM CEST · Sat 11 Jul | Paid |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | TSN | ~9:00 AM ET · Sat 11 Jul | Paid |
Wimbledon Women’s Singles 2026 — All Rounds & Dates
The Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles schedule runs across all 14 days of the Championships. Here are the exact dates for every round of the women’s draw.
Wimbledon Women’s Draw 2026 Schedule
The Wimbledon women’s draw 2026 schedule starts with the official draw ceremony and then progresses through seven rounds over 13 days.
| Event | Date | Time (BST) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎱 Draw Ceremony | Friday 26 June | 10:00 AM BST | Wimbledon YouTube · wimbledon.com |
| Round 1 (top half) | Monday 29 June | 11:00 AM BST | BBC iPlayer · ESPN+ |
| Round 1 (bottom half) | Tuesday 30 June | 11:00 AM BST | BBC iPlayer · ESPN+ |
| Round 2 | Wed 1 – Thu 2 July | 11:00 AM BST | BBC One/Two · ESPN |
| Round 3 | Fri 3 – Sat 4 July | 11:00 AM BST | BBC One · ESPN |
| Round of 16 | Sun 5 – Mon 6 July | 11:00 AM BST | BBC One · ESPN |
| Quarterfinals | Tue 7 – Wed 8 July | ~1:30 PM BST | BBC One · ESPN |
| Semifinals | Thursday 9 July | ~1:30 PM BST | BBC One · ESPN |
| 🏆 Women’s Final | Saturday 11 July | ~2:00 PM BST | BBC One (Free) · ESPN · Eurosport |
2026 Wimbledon Women’s Final — Schedule & TV Guide
The Wimbledon women’s final schedule is one of the most anticipated dates in the sporting calendar each year. Here is everything you need to watch it.
How the Wimbledon Women’s Schedule Works
Understanding how Wimbledon schedules women’s matches helps you plan your viewing around the most important matches.
The official order of play is released each evening (typically 6:00–7:00 PM BST) for the following day. It lists every match, the court it’s played on and the approximate start time. Centre Court and Court 1 are announced first; outer court assignments follow. Check wimbledon.com or the Wimbledon app each evening.
Centre Court is the most prestigious court and carries the biggest broadcast audience. Top seeds, defending champions and the most high-profile women’s matchups are assigned Centre Court. Early-round women’s matches are often on outer courts — which many fans prefer for the intimate atmosphere.
Centre Court and Court 1 both have retractable roofs — rain cannot stop play on these two courts. Outer court women’s matches are suspended during rain and rescheduled. If significant rain causes backlogs, women’s matches may be shifted to the covered courts in the evening session. The tournament does not have a fixed rain make-up day.
Wimbledon uses approximate rather than fixed start times for many matches. Centre Court begins “Not Before 1:30 PM BST” — meaning the match will not start before that time, but could start later if a previous match runs long. Only the Women’s and Men’s Finals have fixed scheduled start times (~2:00 PM BST).
Defending Champion & 2026 Women’s Seeds
These are the players whose matches will dominate the Wimbledon women’s tennis schedule in 2026 — the names you’ll find on Centre Court most often.
Returns to SW19 as a target for every player in the draw. Opens Centre Court on Day 2 as defending champion.
Opens at top of draw. A dominant force on hard courts, increasingly dangerous on grass. Wimbledon is the one major title she hasn’t won — and she wants it badly.
The best grass-court server in women’s tennis. Won Wimbledon in dominant fashion in 2022 and is always dangerous at SW19.
Growing more dangerous on grass each year. Her athleticism and power make her a genuine contender for a Wimbledon title in the next few years — could it be 2026?
Wimbledon Women’s Schedule 2026 — Visual Overview
📝 Summary
The Wimbledon women’s schedule 2026 runs from June 29 to July 11 at the All England Club, SW19. Women’s matches start at 11:00 AM BST on outer courts and ~1:30 PM BST on Centre Court each day. The draw ceremony is Friday 26 June at 10:00 AM BST (live on Wimbledon YouTube). Today’s order of play is published at wimbledon.com each evening at ~6:00 PM BST. The Women’s Semifinals are Thursday 9 July and the Women’s Final is Saturday 11 July ~2:00 PM BST on Centre Court. Watch in the UK for free on BBC One / BBC iPlayer. Watch in the US on ESPN / ESPN+. Defending champion Iga Świątek and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka are the headline names to follow in the 128-player women’s draw.