How to watch Wimbledon 2023 live online for free

Wimbledon is back for 2023! It’s scheduled to run from July 3 to July 16. Thanks to the popularity of this famous tennis tournament, there will be wide TV coverage from numerous broadcasters. There will also be free TV streams worldwide. However, most broadcasting streams will be geo-blocked due to licensing agreements. If you find yourself locked out, you’ll need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access those some Wimbledon streams abroad.

Note that this guide only recommends official sources for streaming Wimbledon 2023. While the sporting event will be available on many illegal streaming sites, these often deliver poor quality and may even host malicious advertisements. Some unlicensed streams will even be taken offline for copyright infringement. Thanks to several international broadcasters offering the event for free, there’s no need to turn to sketchy websites for your Wimbledon 2023 live streams.

Most services broadcasting Wimbledon 2023 are region-locked. If you’re traveling abroad, you’ll need a VPN to continue watching via your usual platform from home.

How to watch Wimbledon 2023 online with a VPN

You can use a VPN to connect to a server in another location. In doing so, you’ll be assigned a different IP address, allowing you to spoof your location. You can then unblock websites and services that would otherwise be geo-restricted.

Here’s how to live stream Wimbledon 2023 using a VPN:

1. First, sign up with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN for sports fans although Surfshark and ExpressVPN are also high-quality alternatives.
2. Next, download and install the VPN app or browser extension. The VPNs recommended above support a wide range of operating systems.
3. Log in to the VPN app and connect to a server in the location of the broadcast source you’d like to use to watch Wimbledon 2023. For example, a server in the UK for using BBC iPlayer.
4. Go to the service in question and sign in (or sign up for an account if necessary). You should now be able to stream content while connected to the VPN.
5. If you run into any errors, try clearing your browsing data. Alternatively, connect to another server in case the IP address you’re using has been blacklisted.

You may be able to watch Wimbledon events on-demand later, but this event will be broadcast live. As such, we recommend you test your VPN with streaming sources well in advance. If you have any trouble, you can always contact your VPN’s customer support for further assistance.

How to watch Wimbledon 2023 for free on UK TV

As in previous years, you’ll be able to watch Wimbledon online for free on BBC iPlayer. In order to do this, you’ll need to sign up for an account (don’t worry, it’s free!). You’ll be asked to provide an email address as well as your date of birth, country, and a UK postcode (note that any UK postal code is accepted). Once signed in, you’ll be able to access all BBC iPlayer content, live and on-demand.

Please keep in mind that you’ll need to have a TV license to stream BBC iPlayer content, regardless of whether it’s live or on-demand. However, there’s no online verification system in place for this.

BBC iPlayer is only available in the UK. This means that if you’re traveling abroad, you’ll need to connect to a VPN server in the UK in order to watch. Once you have a UK IP address, all content should be unblocked in your location. NordVPN successfully unblocks BBC iPlayer and even comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. As such, you can try it out risk-free and, if unsatisfied, request a refund for your money back.

Where else can I stream Wimbledon 2023 online?

US

ESPN has held the US broadcast rights to Wimbledon since 2012. If you’ve got a cable TV subscription that includes ESPN, you’ll be able to watch at no additional cost. This requires signing in to ESPN using the same login details you use with your cable TV provider (an email address or username and password).

If you don’t have cable, it’s worth knowing that you can watch ESPN cable-free via ESPN+. This is priced at $9.99 (USD) a month or $99.99 a year. However, it’s worth knowing that you can bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu (all with ads) for $12.99 a month.

Last but not least, you can also watch ESPN via the following TV streaming services:

• FuboTV ($74.99/month)
• Hulu + Live TV ($69.99/month)
• Sling TV ($40/month)
• YouTube TV ($64.99/month)

Some of these services provide free trials or discounts on the first month or two of service.

Much like BBC iPlayer, ESPN and the aforementioned TV streaming services are geo-blocked. To access their content abroad, you’ll need to get a US IP address which you can get by connecting to a VPN server in the US. You will also need a US credit card to create accounts with these services.

Canada

There are a couple of ways to watch Wimbledon 2023 in Canada: CTV and TSN. Both services offer apps and you can stream content for either service online on the web. However, you’ll need to pay to access CTV and TSN. You may already have access to CTV if you have cable TV. In this case, all you need to do is sign in. TSN offers monthly ($19.99), and annual ($199.90) plans.

Traveling abroad? You can watch CTV and TSN outside Canada but you’ll need a Canadian IP address. Once connected to a VPN server in Canada, all content should then play without restriction.

Australia

Tennis fans in Australia can stream Wimbledon 2023 live online. Stan Sport has a three-year deal to broadcast Wimbledon that runs until 2024. The following plans are available: Basic ($10 AUD/month), Standard ($16/month), and Premium ($21/month). All plans include a 30-day free trial for new customers. A VPN connection to an Australian server is required to access the streams from abroad.

What should I know about Wimbledon?

Founded in 1877, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It’s held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London and played outdoors on grass courts. Alongside the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open, it’s one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wimbledon 2020 was canceled. This was the first time that the tournament had been canceled since World War II.

Who are the favorites to win Wimbledon 2023?

On the men’s side of the draw, the current favorite to win Wimbledon is Novak Djokovic who is a seven time winner and the reigning Men’s champion. Carlos Alcaraz is currently the second favorite, while Daniil Medvedev is third favorite to win.

On the women’s side of the draw, the current Women’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek is favorite to become champion. However, she’s expected to face stiff competition from the likes of Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, and Petra Kvitova.

How to watch Wimbledon live stream in 4K?

First off, in order to watch a Wimbledon live stream in 4K, you’ll need a 4K display, be it your TV or a PC monitor. While little information is available regarding 4K streams of Wimbledon 2023, the BBC did stream Wimbledon centre court matches in 4K in 2022. As such, you can likely live stream Wimbledon 2023 matches in 4K via the BBC iPlayer app.

Wimbledon 2023 Schedule

Below is the schedule of events. For complete brackets, visit the Wimbledon website for draws and updated brackets.