The 139th edition of the Wimbledon Championships takes place from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
29 June to 12 July 2026
The main draw begins tomorrow morning, bringing significant tournament structural overhauls, massive financial updates, and major player storylines.
📅 Full Tournament Schedule
Wimbledon continues its 14-day schedule without the traditional Middle Sunday rest period.
🏆 Key Player Storylines & Field Status
🧔 Men’s Draw
- The Favorites: Defending champion Jannik Sinner enters as the top target, opening play on Centre Court on Day 1. He is heavily pressured by seven-time champion Novak Djokovic—still chasing an elusive 25th Major—and Roland Garros champion Alexander Zverev.
- The Major Absence: Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to an ongoing wrist injury (tenosynovitis).
- The Coaching Box: British legend Andy Murray returns to SW19, transitioning into a coaching role for British No. 1 Jack Draper.
👩 Women’s Draw
- Serena’s Shock Comeback: At 44 years old, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams returns to singles action on a wildcard. She faces teenager Maya Joint in the first round and is also playing doubles with her sister, Venus Williams.
- The Title Contenders: Defending champion Iga Świątek and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headline the field alongside 2022 champion Elena Rybakina and rising French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.
💰 Record-Breaking Prize Money
Total prize money rises 20% to a record £64.2 million, making it the largest year-on-year financial bump in tournament history.
- Singles Champions: £3,600,000
- Singles Runners-Up: £1,800,000
- First-Round Losers: £80,000
⚙️ Historical and On-Site Innovations
- Electronic Video Review: For the first time in Wimbledon history, electronic video reviews are active for chair-umpire line calls (such as ‘not-up’ or ‘foul shot’) on Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and courts 2, 3, 12, and 18.
- Scoreboard Transparency: Following spectator feedback, electronic court scoreboards will now explicitly flag “Out” and “Fault” calls visually.
- Climate Accommodations: Following forecasts of record-breaking high temperatures, organizers expanded shade and shelter infrastructure around the Tea Lawn and The Hill.
📺 Broadcast Information
- United Kingdom: Extended coverage is hosted on the BBC, which secured free-to-air rights through 2033.
- United States: Live matches stream on ESPN and the Tennis Channel.
Wimbledon Championships, 139th edition from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026
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