The 139th edition of the Wimbledon Championships brings together many of the world’s top tennis stars, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and others. Additionally, Serena Williams is scheduled to compete in her first Grand Slam appearance since 2022 after receiving an unseeded wild card entry. She previously captured the Wimbledon singles championship in 2016.
The prestigious tennis event is held in London, England, beginning on Monday (June 29), with live television coverage available on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC.
Dates: June 29-July 12
TV Networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
Streaming Services: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo, ESPN Unlimited
A variety of celebrities and well-known music artists are expected to make appearances at Wimbledon in London. Fans should keep an eye out for familiar faces who have attended Wimbledon or other major tennis events in the past, including Zendaya, Taylor Swift, Dave Grohl, Harry Styles, and Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The Wimbledon Championships are staged at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. The Grand Slam tournament gets underway on Monday (June 29), with the opening match scheduled for 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT (11 a.m. BST). Live coverage will air across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC.
Serena Williams is projected to compete in a women’s wild card singles match on Monday (June 29) or Tuesday (June 30). Furthermore, Williams and her sister Venus Williams are also expected to receive a wild card entry into the women’s doubles competition, which starts on Thursday (July 2). Both events will be televised on ESPN.
Includes a five-day free trial.
A DirecTV subscription, which carries ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, provides access to live television, local stations and cable channels through its “Entertainment” package. Pricing starts at $59.99 per month for the first month of service before increasing to $89.99 per month thereafter. The platform also offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers who sign up now.
Sling Orange & Blue includes more than 50 channels.
Sling TV’s Orange & Blue package features ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Offering access to over 50 channels, the plan costs $60.99 per month and includes free cloud DVR storage along with additional complimentary channels. Subscribers can also purchase the Sling Sports Extra add-on, which includes the Tennis Channel, for an additional $11 per month. Please note that pricing and channel availability differ by market.
Fubo offers a budget-friendly choice with a five-day free trial for eligible new subscribers.
Starting at $63.99 per month for the first month of service before increasing to $88.99 per month afterward, Fubo’s “Pro” package serves as a cable replacement that carries Wimbledon coverage on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. The plan also delivers access to more than 200 additional channels, including the Tennis Channel, FOX Sports, NBA TV, MLB.TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, NFL Network and more. Fubo includes a five-day free trial, allowing new users to explore the service before continuing with a monthly subscription.
Includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
For those looking for a comprehensive streaming bundle, Hulu + Live TV provides access to the Hulu streaming library together with more than 90 live television channels, including ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Plans begin at $89.99 per month. Subscribers also receive bundled access to Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited for additional entertainment options.
Your destination for everything ESPN.
ESPN Unlimited serves as ESPN’s official streaming platform. A subscription costs $29.99 per month and provides immediate access to its content. Subscribers can also save nearly 17% by selecting the annual plan, priced at $299.99 per year. The service includes every ESPN network, such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra, all within one platform.
Beyond live sporting events, ESPN Unlimited also features original programming available on demand. Although the platform does not provide a free trial, there is still a workaround that allows viewers to watch ESPN Unlimited online for free.
Even without a cable subscription, viewers can stream the tournament live by taking advantage of free trial offers from DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
Beginning on Monday (June 29), the 2026 Wimbledon Championships will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, all of which can also be streamed live through DirecTV.
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