Your Complete Guide to Wimbledon 2024 on BBC
Every summer, all eyes turn to London for the world’s most iconic tennis showdown at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. This year, Wimbledon 2024 promises an even deeper viewing experience, and it’s all going down live and exclusive across BBC platforms from July 1 to July 14. The road to the main draw kicks off days earlier, with qualifying matches streamed online between June 24 and June 27. Whether you’re keen to catch up on Centre Court drama in 4K, follow live scores from your phone, or chill with courtside banter on the radio, the BBC has dialed the coverage up a notch.
Here’s how it’ll work: BBC One and BBC Two air live matches throughout the day, hitting all the big courts and must-watch stars. If you’re after the sharpest, crispiest Centre Court action, BBC iPlayer is streaming key matches in stunning 4K Ultra HD—provided your internet hits at least 5 Mbps for flawless HD. Prefer radio? Flip to BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, or listen on BBC Sounds for commentary you can take everywhere. And yes, every match at the tournament gets its moment, so you won’t miss a single serve or rally from Wimbledon’s legendary lawns.
The BBC Sport website and app are your go-to for live scores, play-by-play text commentary, quick video highlights, and even some behind-the-scenes footage that bring you closer to the fanfare on and off the court. You’ll also find up-to-date tournament schedules, seedings, and player stats—whether you’re catching a tight first-round battle or gearing up for finals weekend.
Money, Matchups, and Dates to Remember
This year sees a juicy prize pot of £50 million up for grabs, with the world’s elite aiming to etch their name on the silverware. Carlos Alcaraz is defending his men’s singles crown, while Marketa Vondroušová returns after her big win last summer in the women’s singles draw. The big dates: catch the first bursts of action June 30–July 1 (first rounds), the knife-edge quarter-finals July 8–9, hard-fought semis July 10–11, and the ultimate showdowns—the women’s singles final on July 12 and men’s singles final on July 14.
If you’re in the UK, you can jump into the action across BBC platforms without hassle. Viewers elsewhere hoping to tap into BBC iPlayer might face the usual geo-blocks—so while some sneak in with a VPN, the BBC officially sticks to regional licensing rules.
When it comes to bandwidth, smooth streaming is key. For standard definition, a connection of at least 1.5 Mbps keeps the game flowing, while HD and 4K viewers want a steady 5 Mbps or more. If you’re planning a watch party or tuning in on the go, a quick speed check saves you from buffering just as a match point comes up.
From every baseline rally to each post-match interview, the BBC’s Wimbledon 2024 coverage is set to be its most complete yet. Whether you settle in front of the big screen, tap through your phone, or listen in from work, following your favorite tennis stars has never been easier.
