The BBC has extended its partnership with the All England Club, guaranteeing comprehensive broadcast coverage of Wimbledon until 2033. This new deal ensures the prestigious tennis Grand Slam will continue to be available to UK audiences free of charge across television, radio, and digital platforms.
Next year's tournament will mark a significant milestone, celebrating 100 years since the BBC first broadcast Wimbledon in 1927. Under the renewed agreement, viewers and listeners can expect continued extensive live coverage of the Championships through BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app. The BBC Sport social channels will also feature significant content.
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships are scheduled to commence on Monday, with current singles champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek defending their titles. Swiatek's victory was a notable moment in recent Wimbledon history.
This year's Wimbledon coverage will introduce a new editorial and creative direction from BBC Sport. The approach aims to deepen storytelling, enhance analysis, and integrate new voices and personalities. These efforts, supported by technological advancements across all platforms, are intended to bring audiences closer to the tournament.
The announcement follows a period of record-breaking digital engagement for Wimbledon on BBC platforms. In 2025, online requests across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and the app reached 69.3 million, setting a new record for digital interaction with the Championships. This figure surpassed the previous record of 54.3 million set in 2023 and represents a notable increase from the 50.1 million online requests recorded in 2024.