BBC Extends Wimbledon Broadcast Partnership Until 2033
has secured a new agreement with the All England Club to continue broadcasting Wimbledon until 2033. This deal ensures that the Grand Slam tennis tournament will remain free-to-air for UK audiences across BBC television, radio, and digital platforms.
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of , stated: "Wimbledon holds a truly special place in the hearts of audiences across the UK and this new agreement means we can continue our longstanding and deeply valued partnership with the All England Club well into the next decade.
"This is about celebrating one of the world's greatest sporting events while continuing to evolve how we bring it to audiences.
"With new technology, fresh storytelling, new voices and innovative ways to connect with fans across television, radio, online and social media, we are excited to build the future of Wimbledon coverage together and bring audiences even closer to The Championships than ever before."
The upcoming 2026 tournament will commemorate 100 years since the BBC first broadcast Wimbledon in 1927. Under the terms of the new agreement, viewers will continue to receive comprehensive live coverage of the Championships across BBC TV, BBC , BBC Radio 5 Live, , and the website and app, as well as through 's extensive social media channels.
The 2026 event is scheduled to begin on Monday, with reigning singles champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek set to defend their titles. Notably, Iga Swiatek won the Wimbledon women's singles title in 2025.
Innovations in Coverage and Audience Engagement
's coverage of this year's Wimbledon will introduce a fresh editorial and creative approach. This includes new voices and personalities, more in-depth storytelling, enhanced analysis, and the integration of advanced technology across television, radio, online, and social platforms. These initiatives aim to bring audiences closer to the Championships than ever before.
The announcement of the new deal follows record-breaking digital engagement for Wimbledon on BBC platforms during the previous summer. In 2025, Wimbledon generated 69.3 million online requests across BBC , the website, and the app, marking the highest digital engagement for the Championships ever recorded.
This figure surpassed the previous record of 54.3 million online requests set in 2023 and showed a significant increase compared to the 50.1 million online requests recorded in 2024.
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