Broadcast Details
Wimbledon 2025, the 138th Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, runs from June 30 to July 13, 2025, and will be shown live in the UK on BBC One and BBC Two, with comprehensive coverage across BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. TNT Sports will provide a daily 90-minute highlights show and live coverage of both the men’s and women’s singles finals on July 12 and 13. For viewers traveling abroad, a VPN may be needed to access these platforms, ensuring compliance with local regulations and service provider terms.
Key Players and Storylines
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending men’s champion, aims for a third consecutive Wimbledon title and to join Boris Becker as the only players to win Roland Garros, Queen’s, and Wimbledon in the same year. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and British No. 1 Jack Draper, seeded No. 4, are top contenders, with Novak Djokovic (7 titles) seeking a record-tying eighth. In the women’s draw, Aryna Sabalenka, world No. 1, leads the favorites, alongside 2022 champion Elena Rybakina and French Open winner Coco Gauff. Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova faces a tough challenge. Emma Raducanu, recently overtaking Katie Boulter as British No. 1, leads the home contingent despite missing a seeding.
UK TV Schedule for Wimbledon 2025
The tournament spans 14 days, with play starting at 11:00 BST on outside courts, 13:00 on Court 1, and 13:30 on Centre Court. Alcaraz opens Centre Court on Monday, June 30, and Krejcikova follows on Tuesday, July 1. Below is the TV schedule for the opening day and general coverage pattern:
- Monday, June 30:
- 10:30–19:00 – Live coverage – BBC Two
- 10:30–21:00 – Live coverage of outside courts – BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website
- 14:00–18:00 – Live coverage – BBC One
- 19:00–22:00 – Live coverage – BBC One
- 22:00–23:30 – Wimbledon Highlights – TNT Sports
- General Daily Coverage (subject to change):
- 11:00–21:30 – Outside courts – BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website
- 11:00–19:00 – Main coverage – BBC Two
- 14:00–18:00 – Main coverage – BBC One
- 19:00–22:00 – Main coverage – BBC One
- 21:00 (Week 1) / 20:00 (Week 2) – Today at Wimbledon – BBC Two, BBC iPlayer
- 22:00–23:30 – Highlights – TNT Sports
- Finals Weekend:
- Women’s Singles Final (July 12): 16:00 – BBC One, TNT Sports
- Men’s Singles Final (July 13): 16:00 – BBC One, TNT Sports
- Doubles Finals: 13:00 – BBC One, TNT Sports
BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and BBC Sounds offer daily live commentary, with 6-Love-6 hosted by Tim Henman and John McEnroe. Clare Balding and Isa Guha lead TV coverage, joined by Grand Slam champions like Martina Navratilova and Pat Cash.
Tournament Highlights
Day 1 saw seven British winners, including Raducanu, Boulter, and world No. 733 Oliver Tarvet, marking a historic start. Arthur Fery upset No. 20 seed Alexei Popyrin, while No. 9 Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Benjamin Bonzi. The tournament promises drama, with Alcaraz (18-match win streak) and Sabalenka as favorites, but underdogs like Draper and Gauff could steal the show. The $72.6m prize pool, with £3m for singles champions, adds stakes to the grass-court action.
Viewing Options and Beyond
BBC iPlayer streams every match across 18 courts, with the Wimbledon Extra channel offering highlights and interviews. For fans seeking real-time updates, the BBC Sport website and app provide live scores, text commentaries, and behind-the-scenes content. Those abroad can use VPNs like ExpressVPN to access BBC iPlayer or TNT Sports, ensuring uninterrupted viewing. Wimbledon’s traditions—grass courts, all-white attire, and strawberries and cream—enhance its allure, making it a must-watch event through July 13.
