How to watch Wimbledon 2024 (2024)

Wimbledon, the tennis championship held each year in London, was founded in 1877 and brings together the sport’s most elite athletes. The Grand Slam tournament (the only one still played on grass!) is taking place this year from July 1 to 14, with qualifying rounds taking place from June 24 to 27. Last year saw Carlos Alcaraz and Markéta Vondroušová win the top singles prizes.

This year’s tournament is sure to be as exciting as ever, and tennis fans won’t want to miss a moment of the action. Even if you don’t have cable, you won’t have to miss out, because live TV streaming services have all the channels you need to keep up with all the matches. Ahead, find out how to watch Wimbledon this year.

Where to watch Wimbledon

Wimbledon will air on several different channels. While the qualifying rounds will all be available on the streaming platformESPN Plus, the rest of the tournament will be available on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and Tennis Channel.

Watch on DIRECTV STREAM

If you opt for DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice plan, you’ll have all the channels you need to stream Wimbledon. WithChoice and above, you getABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and Tennis Channel. DIRECTV STREAM’s base plan, Entertainment, doesn’t include Tennis Channel. Within DIRECTV STREAM’s channel selection, sports fans will also find NBA TV,Big Ten Network,ESPNU, FS1 and more.

DIRECTV STREAM also offers unlimited Cloud DVR. You might want to take advantage of that during those early match times during Wimbledon so you can catch up later in the day. Recordings will only be stored for nine months, though. You’ll also be able to stream on 20 devices on your home network, so there’s little worry about not being able to get on the account.

Watch on Fubo

Opting for Fubo’s Elite plan gets you the channels you need to stream Wimbledon. That plan includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and Tennis Channel. While there is a cheaper Fubo plan, the Pro plan, it doesn’t include Tennis Channel. Fubo also offers sports fans plenty of other channels within its huge lineup, including ACC Network, Golf Channel, Motortrend and more.

You’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR with Fubo to record any matches you can’t watch in real time.Fubolets you keep your recordings as long as you want. You can also simultaneously stream on 10 devices on your home network.

Watch on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is the only streaming service that will actually give you everything you need to watch all the Wimbledon matches all in one place. A Hulu + Live TV subscription includescontent from ESPN Plusand Disney Plus (as long as you opt for theDisney Bundle, which is the default.) As some Wimbledon matches are streaming on ESPN Plus, this makes this option the best one, becauseHulu + Live TV’s channel lineupalso includes ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. The sports add-on for $9.99 per month will get youTennis Channel, rounding out the channels.

As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also get all of Hulu’s on-demand library in your subscription, which is tons of movies and TV shows to enjoy. Plus, a subscription includes unlimited Cloud DVR and two simultaneous streams.

Watch on Sling TV

Sling TV is a budget-friendly, customizable sports streaming service that includes the necessary channels for Wimbledon at a much lower price point than any of the other options here. ESPN and ESPN2 are included on Sling Orange. ABC is included on Sling Blue, but only in some markets across the country. Tennis Channel is part of the Sports Extra add-on for $11 per month. To get everything, you’d need Sports Orange & Blue, plus the add-on. You’d then also get to enjoy ESPNEWS, MLB Network, NBA TV and more.

Sling TV’spackage optionsandchannel selectionare definitely smaller than other streaming services, but you will save money each month in comparison to other streamers. You’ll get 50 hours of Cloud DVR with your subscription, which you can increase to 200 hours for $5 per month if you choose.

Watch on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has more than 100+ channels to enjoy, including ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 — just what you’ll need for Wimbledon. To get Tennis Channel, you’ll need Sports Plus for $10.99 per month, which also includes PlayersTV,NFL RedZone, FanDuel TV and more. YouTube TV’s other sports channels include FS1, Motortrend,NBA TVand many more.

YouTube TV also offers unlimited Cloud DVR and three simultaneous streams in the household.

Watch on ESPN Plus

An ESPN Plus subscription on its own costs $10.99 per month, and with it, you can stream the qualifying rounds of Wimbledon. You can also catch plenty of round-the-clock tennis action during the tournament, as well as other sports content all year round. If you opt for a Hulu + Live TV subscription, you get ESPN Plus included.

Wimbledon schedule 2024

• Monday, June 24 @ 6 a.m.Qualifying roundESPN Plus
• Tuesday, June 25 @ 6 a.m.Qualifying round ESPN Plus
• Wednesday, June 26 @ 6 a.m.Qualifying roundESPN Plus
• Thursday, June 27 @ 6 a.m.Qualifying round ESPN Plus
• Monday, July 1 @ 6 a.m.First roundESPN
• Tuesday, July 2 @ 6 a.m.First round ESPN
• Wednesday, July 3 @ 6 a.m.Second roundESPN
• Thursday, July 4 @ 6 a.m.Second round ESPN
• Friday, July 5 @ 6 a.m.Third roundESPN
• Saturday, July 6 @ 7 a.m.Third round ESPN, ABC
• Sunday, July 7 @ 7 a.m.Fourth roundESPN, ABC
• Monday, July 8 @ 6 a.m.Fourth round ESPN, ESPN2
• Tuesday, July 9 @ 6 a.m.QuarterfinalsESPN, ESPN2
• Wednesday, July 10 @ 6 a.m.Quarterfinals ESPN, ESPN2
• Thursday, July 11 @ 7 a.m.Semifinals, mixed doubles finalESPN
• Friday, July 12 @ 7 a.m.Semifinals ESPN
• Saturday, July 13 @ 8 a.m.FinalsESPN, ABC
• Sunday, July 14 @ 8 a.m.Finals ESPN, ABC

*All of the times are Eastern

FAQ

Can you watch Wimbledon for free?

You can watch Wimbledon matches for free with a free trial on a streaming service. DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and YouTube TV all offer a free trial.

Is Wimbledon on ESPN or ESPN Plus?

Yes, Wimbledon is on both ESPN and ESPN Plus. Some matches will air on both the channel and streaming platform.

Can you watch Wimbledon on YouTube?

You can watch Wimbledon on YouTube TV. You also may be able to see some clips on YouTube if videos are posted to the platform.