How to Watch Wimbledon 2026 From Anywhere

It’s that time of year again! Wimbledon 2026 will run from Monday, June 29 to Sunday, July 12 with the best players in the world competing for the oldest and most prestigious tournament in tennis. Below, I’ll explain how you can stream Wimbledon online, whether it’s available for free in your country, and who’s most likely to win.

Note that I’ll only be discussing official Wimbledon broadcasters. This event may be available elsewhere but third-party streams are usually low-quality and may even be riddled with malicious ads. Since there are plenty of ways to watch Wimbledon 2026 legitimately, there’s really no point in using unofficial streams.

Most services broadcasting Wimbledon 2026 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 2026 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 2026 using a VPN:

1. First, sign up with a VPN. I recommend NordVPN for sports fans although Surfshark and IPVanish are great value 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 your home country. This lets you access your regular Wimbledon broadcaster, regardless of whether it’s normally available in your current location.
4. Go to the service in question and sign in (or create 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, I 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 2026 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 but but the good news is 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 can then 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 so it’s easy to miss.

BBC iPlayer is only available in the UK so if you’re traveling abroad, you’ll need to connect to a VPN server in the UK 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 2026 online?

USA

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 Select. This is priced at $12.99 (USD) a month or $119.99 a year.

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

• Fubo: Currently $45.99 for your first month and $55.99/month thereafter. Includes a 5-day free trial.
• Hulu + Live TV: $89.99/month and includes ESPN Select, Disney+, and a 3-day free trial.
• Sling TV: Starts from $19.99/month (Sling Essentials plan) but no free trial.
• YouTube TV: New sports plan costs $54.99/month for the first 12 months and then rises to $64.99/month. Comes with a 10-day free trial.

Sling TV is clearly the most economic choice here. Yet if you opt for YouTube TV, the free trial is long enough to let you watch the majority of Wimbledon 2026 for free.

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 2026 in Canada: TSN and RDS. Both services offer apps and you can stream content for either service online on the web.

You may already have access to TSN and RDS if you have cable TV. Otherwise, you’ll need to pay to access them. In this case, all you need to do is sign in. TSN offers monthly ($29.99) 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 2026 live online. In fact, there are two options available: Nine Network and Stan. Both have a multi-year deal that runs until 2029. Free-to-air coverage is offered by Nine Network. You can watch this free online via 9Now. All you need to do is sign up for a free account.

Stan Sport costs $20 a month but you’ll also need a Stan base plan to access it. Base subscriptions cost AUD $12.99/month (Basic), $17/month (Standard), or $22/month (Premium). Unfortunately, Stan no longer offers a free trial. A VPN connection to an Australian server is required to access the streams from abroad.

Other countries

If we haven’t covered your country above, don’t worry. The Wimbledon website features a full list of broadcasters.

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 2026?

On the men’s side of the draw, the current favorite is Jannik Sinner (4/7). The world No. 1 is the reigning champion and is looking to add a fifth Grand Slam title to his name. 39-year-old Novak Djokovic (5/1) currently has the best odds of challenging Sinner. Ranked No. 8 in the world, Djokovic has won 24 major singles titles – more than anyone in history and this includes seven Wimbledon Championships.

As for the women’s tournament, Aryna Sabalenka (11/4) is firm favorite to win Wimbledon 2026. Ranked No. 1 in the world, the 28-year-old from Belarus has won four Grand Slam titles to date but has yet to reach a Wimbeldon final. She’ll face tough competition from Elena Rybakina (4/1), Iga Swiatek (7/1), and Mirra Andreeva (7/1).

Wimbledon 2026 Schedule

Here’s the full schedule of events: