The news has just been served: BBC Sport is set to dish up a decade of top-notch tennis coverage after securing the broadcasting rights for Wimbledon until 2033. This thrilling extension ensures that fans across the UK can still enjoy the world's most iconic grass-court tournament free from the confines of a paywall, be it on telly, radio, or digital.
This historic partnership is about to serve up its 100th year of live broadcasting in 2027 – can you believe it? The BBC's comprehensive coverage will continue to thrill audiences via BBC TV, iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, Sounds, and the Sport website and app. You'll also get a healthy dose of social media action from BBC Sport's channels.
This summer, get ready for a Wimbledon experience that's been revamped from top to bottom. New voices will join the mix, alongside deeper storytelling and enhanced analysis – all brought to you with innovative tech at its core. The aim? To put you bang in the middle of the action like never before.
The numbers don't lie: last year's Wimbledon on BBC platforms smashed records, racking up a whopping 69.3 million online requests across iPlayer, the Sport website, and app. That eclipses the previous best of 54.3 million (2023) and leaves the 50.1 million requests from 2024 in its wake.
And it's not just about the numbers – Wimbledon remains a staple of British summer sport, with millions tuning in for free to catch all the action on our TV screens. The defending champions, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, are already gearing up for their title defences in 2026, which kicks off on Monday.