Overview of Wimbledon and Key Players
Jannik Sinner secured his fourth Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon last year. The tournament commences on Monday, 29 June, running through to Sunday, 11 July, with comprehensive live coverage available across all BBC platforms.
World number one Jannik Sinner will defend his men's singles title. Notably, two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz will be absent due to a wrist injury. Poland's Iga Swiatek enters as the defending women's champion, having defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in last year's final.
The BBC has secured a new broadcasting agreement for Wimbledon extending until 2033.
How to Follow Wimbledon on the BBC
All matches from the 18 courts will be streamed live via BBC and the website and app. Daily television broadcasts will be available on BBC One and BBC Two.
A dedicated Wimbledon Extra channel on BBC will provide match highlights on demand throughout the tournament. The website and app will feature daily live text commentaries, in-play clips, match reports, analysis, and feature articles.
Radio coverage will be accessible on 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and , starting at 13:00 BST on weekdays and 12:00 BST on weekends. Additionally, a daily podcast titled 'All About Wimbledon' will be available on .
John McEnroe and Tim Henman will return to Radio 5 Live's '6-Love-6' show, a staple of Wimbledon radio coverage.
On-site, a new analysis suite will enhance tactical insights, complemented by bespoke video breakdowns of key matches, players, and discussion points.
BBC will introduce a new inclusive feed for Centre Court matches designed for fans who are blind or visually impaired. This feature was co-developed with members of the blind and partially sighted community and is accessible via the Audio Described category page on .
Key Players to Watch
Jannik Sinner is favored to win the men's singles title, particularly in light of Carlos Alcaraz's absence.
Novak Djokovic continues his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title and an eighth Wimbledon championship, which would equal Roger Federer's men's record.
Other contenders include French Open champion Alexander Zverev, last year's semi-finalist Flavio Cobolli, and American big server Ben Shelton.
In the women's draw, world number one Aryna Sabalenka has yet to reach a Wimbledon final, having lost in the semi-finals three times. World number four Jessica Pegula, last year's runner-up Amanda Anisimova, and eighth-ranked Elina Svitolina are all seeking their first major singles title.
Elena Rybakina, ranked world number two, has Wimbledon pedigree as the 2022 champion. Recent French Open winner Mirra Andreeva reached the quarter-finals last year.
British Players Qualified
Six British players have qualified directly for the singles draws based on their rankings. Cameron Norrie and Emma Raducanu are the British men's and women's number ones, respectively. They are joined by Katie Boulter, Jack Draper, Jan Choinski, and Francesca Jones.
Wildcards for the men's singles main draw were awarded to six British players: Jacob Fearnley, Arthur Fery, Jack Pinnington Jones, Toby Samuel, Harry Wendelken, and Felix Gill.
Similarly, six British women received wildcards for the main draw: Harriet Dart, Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman, Mika Stojsavljevic, Katie Swan, and Mimi Xu.
Wimbledon Draw
The men's and women's singles draws took place on Friday, 26 June.
Full men's draw (external link)
Full women's draw (external link)
Serena Williams is set to begin her Wimbledon comeback against Joint.
Prize Money Details
The total prize fund for this year's Wimbledon is £64.2 million, marking the largest annual increase in the tournament's history.
The singles champions will each receive £3.6 million, while first-round losers will earn £80,000. The qualifying competition prize pool has increased by 25%, exceeding £6 million.
Overall prize money has risen by £10.7 million. Leading players have welcomed the 20% increase as a
"genuine and significant step forward".
Despite this progress, players plan to expand their protests regarding prize money. They intend to limit their time at the media weekend and restrict post-match interviews to 15 minutes during the first week. This 15-minute limit symbolizes the approximate 15% of revenue that Grand Slams allocate to prize money.
Pundits and Presenters
Isa Guha and Clare Balding will anchor daily coverage from the BBC studio, with Andy Stevenson presenting wheelchair finals coverage.
The team includes Grand Slam champions John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, and Tracy Austin. Tim Henman and Annabel Croft will provide in-depth analysis, while Jamie Murray, Eugenie Bouchard, and Kyle Edmund join the team this year.
Former British number one Laura Robson will provide courtside analysis throughout the tournament. Andre Agassi will also return to the BBC team for the final days of the Championships.
Gigi Salmon and Clare McDonnell will present live coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and , with tennis correspondent Russell Fuller leading commentary.
Former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Marion Bartoli will offer expert insights during the tournament.
BBC 5 Live will broadcast all major matches live, with regular updates from outside courts. Delyth Lloyd and Lee James will provide live commentary and presentation on BBC World Service. Coverage will also be available across 39 BBC Local Radio stations.
BBC TV and Live Streaming Schedule
All times are in BST. Match and coverage times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any schedule alterations. Full radio coverage times will be provided when available.
Men's and Women's Singles First Round
- 10:30-19:00 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
- 14:00-18:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 19:00-22:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 23:00-00:05 - Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
- 11:00-19:00 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
Men's and Women's Singles Second Round, Men's Doubles First Round
- 11:15-13:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 13:00-19:00 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
- 23:30-00:30 - Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
Men's and Women's Singles Second Round, Men's and Women's Doubles First Round
- 23:00-00:00 - Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
Men's and Women's Singles Third Round, Men's Doubles Second Round, Women's Doubles First Round, Mixed Doubles First Round
- 11:00-21:00 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
- 12:20-17:15 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 17:30-21:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 00:30-01:30 - Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
Men's and Women's Singles Fourth Round, Men's Doubles Third Round, Women's Doubles Second Round, Mixed Doubles Second Round, Boys' and Girls' Singles First Round
- 12:35-17:35 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 23:40-00:40 - Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
Men's and Women's Singles Fourth Round, Men's and Women's Doubles Third Round, Mixed Doubles Quarter-Finals, Girls' Singles Second Round, Boys' and Girls' Doubles First Round
Men's and Women's Singles Quarter-Finals, Men's Doubles Quarter-Finals, Women's Doubles Third Round, Mixed Doubles Semi-Finals, Boys' Singles Second Round, Girls' Doubles First Round
- 12:30-19:00 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
Men's and Women's Singles Quarter-Finals, Men's and Women's Doubles Quarter-Finals, Quad Singles Quarter-Finals, Men's and Women's Wheelchair Doubles Quarter-Finals, Boys' and Girls' Singles Third Round, Boys' and Girls' Doubles Second Round
- 12:15-13:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 13:45-18:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 19:00-21:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
Women's Singles Semi-Finals, Men's Doubles Semi-Finals, Women's Doubles Quarter-Finals, Mixed Doubles Final, Men's and Women's Wheelchair Singles Quarter-Finals, Men's, Women's and Quad Wheelchair Doubles Semi-Finals, Boys' and Girls' Singles Quarter-Finals, Boys' and Girls' Doubles Quarter-Finals
Men's Singles Semi-Finals, Women's Doubles Semi-Finals, Men's, Women's and Quad Wheelchair Singles Semi-Finals, Boys' and Girls' Singles Semi-Finals, Boys' and Girls' Doubles Semi-Finals
- 12:30-19:30 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
- 19:30-21:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final, Women's Wheelchair Singles Final, Men and Quad Wheelchair Doubles Finals, Girls' Singles Final, Girls' Doubles Final, Boys' Doubles Final
- 11:30-13:15 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
- 12:15-19:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
Men's Singles Final, Women's Doubles Final, Men and Quad Wheelchair Singles Final, Women's Wheelchair Doubles Final, Boys' Singles Final
- 11:30-13:00 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
- 13:00-20:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC , website and app
- 01:50-02:50 - Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two, BBC , website and app
