BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033
BBC Sport has agreed to a new contract with the All England Club, securing free-to-air broadcast rights for Wimbledon in the UK through 2033.
New Agreement Through 2033
BBC Sport has signed a new deal with the All England Club to continue broadcasting Wimbledon until 2033. The agreement ensures the Grand Slam tournament remains free-to-air for UK audiences across BBC television, radio, and digital platforms.
Long-standing Partnership
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, highlighted that Wimbledon holds a special place in the hearts of UK audiences and that this new agreement allows the broadcaster to extend its long and valued partnership with the All England Club well into the next decade. He noted that with new technology, fresh storytelling, and innovative ways to connect with fans across television, radio, online, and social media, the BBC is excited to build the future of Wimbledon coverage together and bring audiences closer to the Championships than ever before.
100 Years of Broadcasting
Next year's tournament will mark 100 years since the BBC first broadcast Wimbledon in 1927.
Coverage Details
Under the new deal, audiences will continue to enjoy comprehensive live coverage of the Championships across BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app, as well as across BBC Sport's extensive social channels.
2026 Championships
The 2026 tournament begins on Monday, with champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek defending their singles titles.
Fresh Editorial Approach
This year's Wimbledon coverage will usher in a fresh editorial and creative approach from BBC Sport, featuring new voices and personalities, deeper storytelling, enhanced analysis, and technology across TV, radio, online, and social platforms. All designed to bring audiences closer to the Championships than ever before.
Record Digital Audiences
The announcement follows record-breaking digital audiences for Wimbledon on BBC platforms last summer. In 2025, the tournament generated 69.3 million online requests across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app — the highest digital engagement for the Championships ever recorded. That figure surpassed the previous record of 54.3 million set in 2023 and marked a significant increase on the 50.1 million online requests recorded in 2024.
