back on the grass

Wimbledon 2026: How to Watch the Tennis Grand Slam

Serena Williams is marking her Grand Slam return, competing for the singles title and alongside sister Venus in doubles

By Jonathan Zavaleta

Jonathan Zavaleta

Contact Jonathan Zavaleta by Email

View all posts by Jonathan Zavaleta

June 29, 2026

Add us as a Google Preferred Source

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Serena Williams of the United States hits a backhand during a practice session during previews prior to The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Serena Williams practicing on June 24 ahead of her return to Wimbledon (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.

Some big names are pulling out of Wimbledon, with the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti sitting out with injuries. But the biggest headline from the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world is who’s in: Venus and Serena Williams entered the women’s doubles wild card draw, with Serena also competing in the singles tournament. It marks a major return for one of the most iconic names in tennis; Serena hasn’t played a Grand Slam singles match since 2022.

At a Glance: How to Watch Wimbledon

Following Friday’s draw, Serena Williams will face Maya Joint in the first round on Tuesday, June 30, while Venus and Serena will face Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio in doubles on July 2.

Elsewhere on the women’s side, Iga Świątek seeks her second consecutive Wimbledon title, having fallen in an upset at the French Open. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner will seek his second consecutive win after a shocking second-round exit from this year’s French Open. Sinner and Novak Djokovic landed on the same half of the draw, setting up the potential for a semifinals clash.

The tournament will once again be available to watch on ESPN in the U.S., with linear TV coverage spanning ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Additional coverage is available on the Tennis Channel, but if you want to stream every game, a service that includes ESPN Unlimited will be your best bet.

How to Watch Wimbledon

Here are some options, including picks with free trials.

Wimbledon 2026: How to Watch the Tennis Grand Slam Online for Free

DirecTV

get free trial

DirecTV starts at $49.99 for the first month for the MySports Genre Pack or $59.99 for the first month of the Entertainment package, after a five-day free trial. ESPN Unlimited is included, getting fans access to every match. For additional coverage, the Tennis Channel is included with the Choice Package.

Wimbledon 2026: How to Watch the Tennis Grand Slam Online for Free

ESPN Unlimited

Sign up now

ESPN Unlimited starts at $30/mo, although there is no free trial. The streaming service will carry every game, and it’s also available as a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu.

Wimbledon 2026: How to Watch the Tennis Grand Slam Online for Free

Hulu + Live TV

get free trial

Hulu + Live TV includes every channel you need to watch Wimbledon, and it’s available with a three-day free trial. Plans start at $89.99 for the ad-supported versions of Hulu and Disney+.

Wimbledon Schedule

Wimbledon will take place over two weeks, with the men’s and women’s first round set for Monday, June 29. The women’s singles final will be on July 11, and the men’s singles final will be the next day.

That means that if you’re looking to catch Serena Williams in action, she will play on June 30 for the singles tournament, while doubles play alongside Venus starts on July 2.

You can check out some key dates for Wimbledon below:

June 29: Men’s and women’s singles first round
July 1: Men’s doubles first round
July 2: Women’s doubles first round
July 9: Women’s singles semi-finals, men’s doubles semi-finals
July 10: Men’s singles semi-finals, women’s doubles semi-finals
July 11: Men’s doubles final, women’s singles final
July 12: Women’s doubles final, men’s singles final

In this article:

More News

Read more

Top stories newsletter

A Cultural Force That Transcends Generations

Enter your Email

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.