Tennis · Grand Slam
Wimbledon 2026
All England Club, London · June 29 – July 12, 2026
Wimbledon 2026 runs June 29 – July 12, 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon, London. It is the oldest Grand Slam (founded 1877) and the only major played on grass. Centre Court holds 14,979 spectators under the retractable roof. Play begins at 11 AM local time (6 AM ET). In the United States, coverage airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+. Carlos Alcaraz won back-to-back men's titles in 2023 and 2024. SportBusy covers every Grand Slam with dates, draw updates, and results.
Tournament Details
2026 Dates
June 29 – July 12, 2026
Venue
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC)
Location
Wimbledon, London, England
Surface
Grass
Founded
1877 (oldest Grand Slam)
Duration
2 weeks
Main Court
Centre Court (capacity 14,979)
2025 Prize Money
£50 million+ total
TV (USA)
ESPN / ESPN+
TV (UK)
BBC (free-to-air)
Past Wimbledon Champions
| Year | Men's Singles | Women's Singles |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBD | TBD |
| 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz | Barbora Krejčíková |
| 2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | Markéta Vondroušová |
| 2022 | Novak Djokovic | Elena Rybakina |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic | Ashleigh Barty |
| 2019 | Novak Djokovic | Simona Halep |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic | Angelique Kerber |
| 2017 | Roger Federer | Garbiñe Muguruza |
| 2016 | Andy Murray | Serena Williams |
Wimbledon 2026 FAQ
When is Wimbledon 2026?
Wimbledon 2026 runs June 29 – July 12, 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London. The tournament is played over 2 weeks and is the third Grand Slam of the year.
Where is Wimbledon played?
Wimbledon is always held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon, London. The tournament is the only Grand Slam played on grass, and the only major that has never changed its venue.
What channel is Wimbledon on in the US?
In the United States, Wimbledon airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+. The BBC broadcasts Wimbledon free-to-air in the United Kingdom. Coverage typically begins at 6 AM ET when play starts on the London courts.
What is unique about Wimbledon?
Wimbledon is unique for several reasons: it is the oldest Grand Slam (founded 1877), the only major played on grass, the only major with an all-white dress code for players, and the only major that doesn't feature an Open-era format (it was open to professionals since 1968).
What is the Wimbledon grass surface like?
Wimbledon courts are ryegrass cut to 8mm. The grass surface rewards serve-and-volley play and slick low bounces. Ball speed is fastest on grass among all Grand Slam surfaces, favoring big servers and aggressive net approaches.
What is the order of Wimbledon play?
Each day begins on Centre Court and Court No. 1. Play starts at 11 AM local time (6 AM ET). Main draw action begins on Day 1 (Monday). Middle Sunday (Day 7) is traditionally a rest day, but recent years have added play. The finals are in Week 2: Ladies' Singles (Saturday), Gentlemen's Singles (Sunday).
How do you get Wimbledon tickets?
Wimbledon tickets are allocated via a public ballot that opens in late summer the prior year. Centre Court and Court 1 tickets are most coveted. Each day, queue (line) tickets are available for outer courts. Debenture seats are available through resellers for premium guaranteed spots.
Who holds the most Wimbledon titles?
Roger Federer holds the men's singles record with 8 Wimbledon titles. Martina Navratilova holds the women's singles record with 9 titles. Novak Djokovic has 7 men's titles. Among current players, Carlos Alcaraz won back-to-back in 2023 and 2024.