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Serena Williams makes her much-anticipated Wimbledon return as the final wildcard entry into the 2026 women’s singles draw. She’ll also reunite with sister and fellow Grand Slam champion Venus Williams for doubles (full schedule below). Taking place from June 29 through July 12, the Wimbledon Championships air across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, meaning fans can livestream matches on any streaming service that carries said networks, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Matches will also livestream on ESPN Unlimited, however the streamer does not offer a free trial.
At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Wimbledon Championships
Where to Watch Wimbledon 2026 Online
The tennis tournament airs across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Live matches air primarily on ESPN and ESPN2, while ABC will broadcast select weekend matches and finals. This means matches can be streamed live on any TV streaming service that carries those networks, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Every match can also be livestreamed with a subscription to ESPN Unlimited.
See below for more on each online streaming service, along with their free trials and new subscriber discounts.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune into Wimbledon matches at no cost for a limited time.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
One-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
A subscription to Fubo, which offers a one-day free trial for new subscribers, similarly offers access to ESPN, ESPN2, ABC along with ESPN Unlimited (plus ESPNU and ESPNews), all included in the Fubo Sports + News package. After the free trial period, the Sports + News package is $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward. While this plan includes 29 channels, Fubo offers other packages with a larger selection (better intended for non-sports fans).
For the best of both worlds, opt for the Fubo Pro plan, which includes 200+ channels across sports, family, news and entertainment. Following the free trial period, the Pro package is $48.99 for the first month and $73.99 per month thereafter. Compare these packages and more at Fubo.tv.
ESPN Unlimited
Starting at $29.99 per month
ESPN Unlimited livestreams all Wimbledon matches, with subscriptions starting at $29.99 per month.
The streaming service includes all of the sports network’s channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra, as well as original programming.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
For sports fans, Sling offers one of the widest variety of plan options, and to catch matches on ESPN and ESPN2, Sling Orange plan‘s is the easiest choice.
For serious college sports fans, the Orange + Sports Extra is a solid option as it includes both ESPN and ESPN2 along with ESPNU, ESPNews, ABC local and more. This bundle rings up at $56.99: $45.99 for Orange, plus $11 for Sports Extra. Also, unique to Sling is the option of a 1-Day Pass, 3-Day Pass or 7-Day pass for the Sling Orange plan, which includes ESPN and ESPN2. Compare Sling’s sports packages at Sling.com/Sports.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+. Following the three-day trial period, plans start at $89.99 per month.
When Is Serena Williams Playing Wimbledon?
Serena Williams will play in the Wimbledon singles match against Maya Joint on Tuesday, June 30, with an expected start time of 8:20 a.m. PT/11:20 a.m ET. She is set to play in the doubles match alongside sister Venus Williams on either July 2 or July 3.
Wimbledon 2026 Schedule
See below for a detailed breakdown of the two-week tournament.
- Monday, June 29: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles First Round
- Tuesday, June 30: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles First Round
- Wednesday, July 1: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Second Round; Gentlemen’s Doubles First Round
- Thursday, July 2: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Second Round; Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles First Round
- Friday, July 3: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Third Round; Gentlemen’s Doubles Second Round; Ladies’ Doubles First Round; Mixed Doubles First Round
- Saturday, July 4: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Third Round; Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles Second Round; Mixed Doubles First Round; Boys’ and Girls’ Singles First Round (18&U)
- Sunday, July 5: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Fourth Round; Gentlemen’s Doubles Third Round; Ladies’ Doubles Second Round; Mixed Doubles Second Round; Boys’ and Girls’ Singles First Round (18&U)
- Monday, July 6: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Fourth Round; Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles Third Round; Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals; Girls’ Singles Second Round (18&U); Boys’ & Girls Doubles First Round (18&U)
- Tuesday, July 7: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen’s Doubles Quarter-finals; Ladies’ Doubles Third Round; Mixed Doubles Semi-finals; Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Wheelchair Singles First Round; Boys’ Singles Second Round (18&U); Girls’ Doubles First Round (18&U); Invitation Doubles (Ladies’ Doubles, Gentlemen’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles)
- Wednesday, July 8: Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles Quarter-finals; Quad Wheelchair Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Wheelchair Doubles Quarter-finals; Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Third Round (18&U); Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Second Round (18&U); Invitation Doubles (Ladies’ Doubles, Gentlemen’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles)
- Thursday, July 9: Ladies’ Singles Semi-finals; Gentlemen’s Doubles Semi-finals; Ladies’ Doubles Quarter-finals; Mixed Doubles Final; Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Wheelchair Singles Quarter-finals; Gentlemen’s, Ladies’ & Quad Wheelchair Doubles Semi-finals; Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Quarter-finals (18&U); Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Quarter-finals (18&U); Boys’ and Girls’ 14&U Singles; Invitation Doubles (Ladies’ Doubles, Gentlemen’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles)
- Friday, July 10: Gentlemen’s Singles Semi-finals; Ladies’ Doubles Semi-finals; Gentlemen’s, Ladies’ & Quad Wheelchair Singles Semi-finals; Boys’ & Girls’ Singles Semi-finals (18&U); Boys’ & Girls’ Doubles Semi-finals (18&U); Boys’ and Girls’ 14&U Singles; Invitation Doubles (Ladies’ Doubles, Gentlemen’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles)
- Saturday, July 11: Gentlemen’s Doubles Final; Ladies’ Singles Final; Ladies’ Wheelchair Singles Final; Gentlemen’s & Quad Wheelchair Doubles Final; Girls’ Singles Final (18&U); Girls’ Doubles Final (18&U); Boys’ Doubles Final (18&U); Boys’ and Girls’ 14&U Singles Semi-finals; Invitation Doubles (Ladies’ Doubles, Gentlemen’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles)
- Sunday, July 12: Ladies’ Doubles Final; Gentlemen’s Singles Final; Gentlemen’s & Quad Wheelchair Singles Finals; Ladies’ Wheelchair Doubles Final; Boys’ Singles Final (18&U); Boys’ & Girls’ 14&U Singles Finals; Invitation Doubles (Ladies’ Doubles, Gentlemen’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles)
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