Tennis action is returning to the prestigious grass courts of Wimbledon.
Between long‑standing traditions, from strawberries and cream to the all‑white dress code and the intensity of world‑class competition, Wimbledon remains one of the sport’s most iconic fortnights.
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This year also marks the highly anticipated return of Serena Williams, who is back in the mix and making her singles comeback on the sport’s most storied stage.
The tournament arrives with record‑breaking prize money, including a significant boost for singles players as the All England Club continues raising payouts across the board.
With main draw play almost underway in London, here is everything you need to know to catch the action at Wimbledon.
When is 2026 Wimbledon?
The 2026 Championships are scheduled to run from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, July 12.
Where is 2026 Wimbledon?
The prestigious tournament is held on the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London.
How to watch 2026 Wimbledon
The tournament will air across ESPN, ESPN+ and Tennis Channel.
What is the 2026 Wimbledon schedule?
- June 29 – 30: Men’s & women’s singles first round
- July 1 – 2: Men’s & women’s singles second round
- July 3 – 4: Men’s & women’s singles third round
- July 5 – 6: Men’s & women’s singles fourth round
- July 7 – 8: Men’s & women’s quarterfinals
- July 9: Women’s semifinals, mixed doubles final
- July 10: Men’s singles semifinals
- July 11: Women’s singles final, men’s doubles final
- July 12: Men’s singles final, women’s doubles final
What are the 2026 Wimbledon draws?
The women’s draw can be seen here / doubles can be seen here.
The men’s draw can be seen here / doubles can be seen here.
The mixed doubles draw can be seen here.
When does Serena Williams play?
Serena Williams will be back in singles action at Wimbledon. Her first round, likely to be on Centre Court (Wimbledon’s biggest show court), will be played on either Monday, June 29 or Tuesday, June 30.
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Williams and her older sister, Venus, will also compete in women’s doubles. That event begins Thursday, July 2.
Who is expected to win Wimbledon?
The tournament is wide open on both sides, though repeat champions from 2025, Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek, remain very much in play.
On the men’s side, Alexander Zverev arrives in London guns blazing after capturing his first Grand Slam title at the French Open just weeks ago. Sinner is also coming off recent health setbacks, adding another layer of unpredictability to the draw. And with last year’s runner‑up, Carlos Alcaraz, out of the field, the path to the final looks more volatile than usual.
On the women’s side, Swiatek’s path looks strong on paper but with grass, nothing is guaranteed. The surface routinely produces unpredictable results because players get so little match time on it and injuries are more common.
Mirra Andreeva is also back in action after the 19‑year‑old captured her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, putting her firmly in the conversation for this year’s event.
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