Where to Watch Wimbledon: Live Stream Grand Slam Tennis Free From Anywhere
The third Grand Slam of the year has arrived on the grass courts of SW19. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Wimbledon, including free streaming options.
Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his French Open win earlier this month, returns to defend his 2024 Wimbledon singles title. The young Spanish star, who is on a hot streak after also winning the recent Italian Open and Queen's Club Championship, beat Novak Djokovic in the final in three straight sets last year. Djokovic also returns to Wimbledon this year, in addition to other top-ranked players like world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Daniil Medvedev was bounced by Benjamin Bonzi in a Round 1 shocker.
It's the usual suspects on the women's side of the tournament as well. French Open victor Coco Gauff will compete alongside world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, and Australian Open winner Madison Keys. Iga Swiatek, who has been having a slightly rough go of it this season, is also looking to get back into the swing of things at the 2025 tournament. 2024 champion Barbora Krejcikova returns to defend her title, kicking off her time at Wimbledon in a match against up-and-comer Alexandra Eala.
Keep reading to learn all the best ways to watch the 2025 Wimbledon tournament. We'll highlight global streaming options and show you how to tune in from anywhere via VPN.
Wimbledon coverage is available for free in a few different countries. The UK will host comprehensive coverage of Wimbledon on BBC iPlayer, and Australia will show the tournament on 9Now. Some of the US live streaming services we'll recommend below, including DirecTV and Fubo, also offer free trials, which typically last anywhere from five to seven days.
If you're away from the UK or Australia right now, you can still access your free streaming option with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are easy-to-use cybersecurity apps that enable people to alter the virtual location on their electronic devices so that they can keep up with their favorite websites from anywhere. They're popular tech tools among those looking to access their usual websites while traveling abroad and upgrade their online security.
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Wimbledon will air across ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC in the United States, but the best way to make sure you don't miss out on any of the action is through ESPN Plus. At $12 a month, it's also the cheapest way to live stream Wimbledon in the US. The app is offering daily "first ball to last ball" coverage on all courts, making it a must-have for the smaller matches. Plus, ESPN Plus carries on-demand replays, so you can catch up if you miss a match while at work.
ESPN Plus is designed for sports, giving subscribers access to live MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, and UFC fights. You can pay $12 monthly or go for an annual deal, which saves you about $20 a year. There's also a bundle with Hulu and Disney Plus, which offers an even better discount.
Several live TV streaming services carry relevant networks in their lineups. While these are more expensive than ESPN Plus, they offer more channels, so you can live stream other programming in addition to Wimbledon. DirecTV's MySports genre pack offers ESPN Plus, ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC (in select regions) in its 25-channel lineup. Subscriptions cost $70 a month, but new users can get a five-day free trial. Fubo's Pro plan carries ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC in its 150+ channel offerings. Subscriptions cost $85 a month and come with a seven-day free trial. New users can get $20 knocked off their first month of service.
Wimbledon will air across the BBC in the United Kingdom. This means that the tournament will be available to live stream for free through BBC iPlayer, the BBC's streaming counterpart. Users just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start streaming. They just need to ensure they have a valid TV license to do so. iPlayer is offering comprehensive coverage, with most matches available to stream even in the early rounds.
Australians can catch Wimbledon on 9Now. Fans can start streaming by creating a free account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to begin watching. The service is streaming one main feed, which means that notable early matches and most later matches should be available to stream, but fans might not be able to catch some of the smaller match-ups. If you're looking to catch those missing matches or would prefer to watch without ads, then Stan Sport is the way to go. Users will need to sign up for a base plan (starting at $12 a month) and opt to add Stan Sport ($15 a month).
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Lillian Brown
Associate Editor of Streaming
Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming on Business Insider’s Reviews team. A lifelong entertainment and media buff, she specializes in helping you find how to watch your favorite shows, movies, and sporting events.ExperienceLillian has been writing about entertainment, sports, TV, and film for over six years, starting her career in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe. She went on to write entertainment features, roundups, and conduct celebrity interviews for publications like Vulture, TV Guide, Esquire, Time, and The Daily Beast before joining Business Insider as a streaming specialist. In her current role, she writes about everything from finding the right VPN for watching overseas soccer games to choosing between the endless number of streaming services out there. When she’s not writing, she is editing stories from freelancers or fellow Reviews team members. Lillian is also an expert deal hunter. She loves the thrill of sharing an amazing discount with readers, whether it be on her favorite streaming services or on products she knows our team loves and recommends. She plays an active role in writing about sales and deals for the Reviews team.Why you can trust LillianWhether she’s testing streaming platform interfaces or actively comparing channel offerings between services, Lillian always has her finger on the pulse of what’s new in entertainment. She has tested nearly every streaming service and is an expert when it comes to VPNs. She is the first person to know when a streaming service has changed its price, and whether or not it’s still worth paying for. As a sports fan, she also knows exactly where the next big playoff game is streaming, what time it starts, and where they’re playing. Expertise
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