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2026 Wimbledon Schedule

All 14 days from first round to the finals — round dates, order of play notes, and how to watch.

🎬 How to Watch (US)

ESPN and ESPN2 carry Wimbledon coverage throughout the tournament, with streaming on ESPN+. ABC airs selected finals including the Gentlemen's Singles Final on July 12. Live coverage typically begins at 6:00 AM ET each day to capture early morning play on the London courts.

🌎 How to Watch (UK & Internationally)

BBC One and BBC Two provide free-to-air coverage in the United Kingdom, with the BBC iPlayer carrying live streams. Eurosport and Discovery+ cover Wimbledon across continental Europe. Check local broadcasters for other regions — Wimbledon is one of the most widely distributed sporting events globally.

Pre-Tournament

Qualifying — Week of June 22
June 22–25
Qualifying Rounds
Bank of England Sports Ground, Roehampton, London — 128 players compete for 16 spots in each singles main draw. Three rounds, three days. The qualifying site is a short distance from the All England Club and is free to attend.
June 26
Draw Ceremony
10:00 AM BST at the All England Club — the full singles draws for both Gentlemen's and Ladies' events are released simultaneously. Seedings are confirmed by the All England Club's own ranking criteria (slightly different from ATP/WTA rankings to give more weight to grass court results).
June 27–28
Practice Days
Players take to the practice courts on the All England Club grounds. The grass is in pristine condition — it will not look this way after a week of play. Some players use these days for media duties and acclimatisation.

Week 1 — First & Second Rounds

June 29 – July 5. All 128 players enter. The grass is at its fastest.

💡 What to Watch in Week 1

The opening days of Wimbledon are when the biggest upsets happen. Big servers who struggle on clay and hard courts suddenly look unplayable on fresh grass. Watch for high-ranking players who have been struggling with injury or form — two weeks on grass gives them less time to recover than at other Slams. First-round Wimbledon matches are among the most unpredictable in tennis.

Monday, June 29 — Day 1
11:00 AM BST
First Round Begins
Play starts simultaneously across all courts. Centre Court and Court 1 typically host the day's top seeded matches. Order of play is released the evening before.
All Day
Outer Courts Open
Courts 2 through 18 host first-round matches — some of the most intimate viewing in tennis. Ground passes allow access to all outer courts on a first-come basis.
Tuesday, June 30 — Day 2
11:00 AM BST
First Round Continues
The remaining first-round matches across all draws. By end of day, all 128 first-round matches should be complete barring rain delays.
Wednesday–Thursday, July 1–2 — Days 3 & 4
July 1–2
Second Round (R64)
64 players. The courts are breaking in — the grass plays notably faster after a few days of use. Second-round matches tend to be more competitive as the remaining field has already survived one round and adjusted to conditions.
Friday–Sunday, July 3–5 — Days 5–7
July 3
Third Round Begins (R32)
32 players remain in each singles draw. This is the round where grass court specialists — players with high-quality serves and net games — can threaten even top-ten seeds.
July 4–5
Third Round Continues & Middle Sunday
Wimbledon traditionally does not schedule matches on the middle Sunday (the day between the first and second weeks) to rest the courts. However this has been waived in recent years. Schedule to be confirmed.

Week 2 — Quarterfinals through Finals

July 6–12. The grass is worn, the stakes are at their highest.

💡 What to Watch in Week 2

By the second week, the grass at the baselines is visibly worn — the surface changes character as the tournament progresses. Players who prefer a higher bounce (baseliners) get a slight advantage in the second week as the worn patches produce a slightly more irregular bounce. The physical toll of five-set matches also starts to matter — players carrying minor injuries become visible targets.

Monday–Tuesday, July 6–7 — Days 8 & 9
July 6–7
Fourth Round (R16)
Last 16 in each draw. Every match from this point is allocated to Centre Court or Court 1. No more outer court tennis for the singles draws. The atmosphere intensifies as the field narrows.
Wednesday–Thursday, July 8–9 — Days 10 & 11
July 8–9
Quarterfinals
Eight players remain. Quarterfinalists at Wimbledon are typically playing the best tennis of their careers or are established champions. The physical demands of reaching this stage — five sets potentially three times in a row — mean the best players show their depth here.
Friday, July 10 — Day 12
July 10 — AM
Ladies' Semifinals
Centre Court and Court 1. Two matches, two finalists. The women's semifinals often decide the character of the final — who is in form, who is protecting an injury, who has momentum.
July 10 — PM
Gentlemen's Semifinals
The men's semifinals at Wimbledon are often five-set epics. Centre Court becomes one of the most charged sporting venues in the world on this day — both matches held back-to-back.
Saturday, July 11 — Day 13
July 11 ~1:00 PM BST
🏆 Ladies' Singles Final
Centre Court. The Rosewater Dish is awarded to the champion. Wimbledon is unique among the Slams in scheduling the women's final the day before the men's — giving each its own day of focus.
Sunday, July 12 — Day 14 & Final Day
July 12 ~1:00 PM BST
🏆 Gentlemen's Singles Final
Centre Court. The Challenge Cup awaits. The men's final at Wimbledon is the most-watched tennis match on the global calendar — played before a packed 15,000-seat Centre Court and broadcast to hundreds of millions worldwide.

Round-by-Round Summary

A quick reference for the full draw progression.

Round Players Remaining Approximate Dates Notes
First Round 128 June 29–30 Highest upset risk. Big servers thrive.
Second Round 64 July 1–2 Grass breaking in. Courts faster.
Third Round 32 July 3–4 Specialists can upset higher seeds.
Fourth Round 16 July 6–7 All matches on Centre Court or Court 1.
Quarterfinals 8 July 8–9 Best tennis of the fortnight.
Semifinals 4 July 10 Men's and women's semis on same day.
Ladies' Final 2 July 11 Centre Court. The Rosewater Dish.
Gentlemen's Final 2 July 12 Centre Court. The Challenge Cup.