Last year was a huge year for sports fans. We had the Olympics and the Euros all in the span of a couple of months, but this year the summer slate is a little more barren, so those of you craving a proper, professional sporting tournament will be glad to know that Wimbledon is mere days away.
The world’s oldest tennis grand slam is back for another year in SW19. Expect tense match points, unexpected underdog victories, and some celeb sightings in the crowd.
On the men’s side, it is expected that Carlos Alcatraz and Jannik Sinner will be the two names to follow at the tournament. Last time the two went face to face, Alcatraz won the French Open, so there’s a lot at stake for both young players. As far as the women’s odds go, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are the bookies favourites. With that said, you never know what’s going to happen once they actually get courtside.
Much like Glastonbury, which you can watch this weekend while you wait for the tennis to begin, getting tickets to Wimbledon is pot luck, but if the odds weren’t in your favour this year, there’s no need to fret. Wimbledon is all broadcast on TV and radio so you don’t miss a moment.Here’s exactly how to watch Wimbledon 2025 from the comfort of your sofa.
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When is Wimbledon this year?
Wimbledon stretches over a couple of weeks, beginning next Monday – June 30. Then after fourteen intensive days of singles, doubles, trophies, and defeats, the championship will conclude on July 13.
What channel is Wimbledon 2025 on?
You have a few options for watching Wimbledon on TV. As always, the BBC will be broadcasting most of the competition on BBC One and BBC Two. You’ll also be able to catch up on any sets that you missed on iPlayer.
This year, TNT sports & Discovery+ will also play highlights, and livestream the singles finals, if you want a bit of variety.
What time does coverage start?
Coverage will begin with the first serve, well, a few minutes before it. The first round of both men’s and women’s singles begin at 1pm on Monday, and there will be coverage from 10.30am on BBC Two on Monday 30.
The court schedules are slightly different each day, but TV coverage will generally either begin at 11am or 1pm. Check each morning to see exactly when the tennis will begin on the day ahead. You can find all of the BBC channels’ broadcasting schedules for the week ahead here.
Is there a live stream?
If you find yourself desperate to catch the final few rallies of a match but aren’t near a TV, fear not. The BBC will also be operating digital livestreams on iPlayer and the BBC sports website or app. All of those can be accessed through your phone, laptop, or tablet.
How to listen to Wimbledon on the radio
Once again, the BBC is here to help. Depending on the day and the specific match, you can tune into Radio 5 Live, Radio 5 Sports Extra, or BBC Sounds to hear the latest. You’ll also be able to listen back on Sounds if you miss anything.
Wimbledon also operates its own digital radio station, which you can listen to via their website here.
How to get tickets to Wimbledon through the queue
We get it. No matter how exciting a game is on TV, it would be better to be at Centre Court itself, feeling the anticipation in person. If you want tickets to Wimbledon, we suggest you go and join the queue as soon as physically possible. No, we aren’t exaggerating.
Each morning, 500 tickets are released by the Wimbledon box office, but these aren’t balloted off like the rest. These go first-come-first-served, and the first to come tend to have been there overnight. Or they’ve been camping for a week.
The Wimbledon queue is a tradition in its own right, and there are people who set up tents and park themselves for a couple of days at a time, so you need to be really dedicated. If you’re up for it, you can learn more about the queue here. If you’re not, it might be best to head back to the drawing board and rejoin next year’s ballot. You can learn more about that here.
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