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Wimbledon 2026 Events and Schedule ran across 14 action-packed days from Monday, 29 June to Sunday, 12 July, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club — culminating in the Ladies’ Singles Final on 11 July and the Gentlemen’s Singles Final on 12 July. Here’s a complete breakdown of the Wimbledon 2026 schedule, key dates, daily order of play pattern, and event-wise timeline for every category.
Wimbledon 2026 Key Dates & Details
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Rounds | 22 – 25 June 2026 (Roehampton) |
| Singles Draw Announced | Friday, 26 June 2026 |
| Main Draw Begins | Monday, 29 June 2026 |
| Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles Begin | Wednesday, 1 July / Thursday, 2 July 2026 |
| Middle Sunday / Second Week | Singles, doubles, wheelchair & junior events progress |
| Ladies’ Singles Final | Saturday, 11 July 2026 |
| Gentlemen’s Singles Final | Sunday, 12 July 2026 |
| Total Duration | 14 days |
Wimbledon 2026 Daily Schedule Pattern
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Wimbledon’s order of play follows a fairly consistent structure across the fortnight, with matches spread across Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and the outside courts:
- Outside Courts: Play typically begins around 11:00 AM BST
- No. 1 Court: Play usually starts around 1:00 PM BST
- Centre Court: Play generally begins around 1:30 PM BST, though start times shift depending on the tournament stage (earlier for finals-day sessions)
The exact order of play for each day is released the evening before by the All England Club and is subject to change due to weather delays or match overruns — so checking the official schedule daily is essential rather than relying on a fixed time.
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Start Learning!Wimbledon 2026 Week-by-Week Details
Week 1 (29 June – 4 July): Early Rounds
The tournament opens with first-round matches in both the Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles draws, with all 128 players in each draw beginning their campaigns across the first two days. This is the busiest stretch of the fortnight in terms of sheer match volume, as early upsets and standout debutant performances often set the tone for the rest of the Championships.
Week 1 (Doubles Begin): The Gentlemen’s Doubles events start on Wednesday, 1 July, followed by the Ladies’ Doubles the next day, Thursday, 2 July.
Week 2 (6 – 12 July): Business End
The second week shifts focus toward the later rounds of singles, along with doubles, wheelchair, and junior events, which are all contested in this stretch. This is also when the wheelchair tennis events (singles, doubles, and quad divisions) and the 14-and-under junior competitions and invitational events take place, running alongside the marquee singles and doubles action.
Wimbledon 2026 Finals Weekend Schedule
- Saturday, 11 July – Ladies’ Singles Final on Centre Court
- Sunday, 12 July – Women’s Doubles Final (afternoon), followed by the Gentlemen’s Singles Final at 4:00 PM local time (BST), closing out the tournament
The men’s final on the last day featured top seed Jannik Sinner against second seed Alexander Zverev, with conditions on finals day reported as hot and clear, peaking around 29°C right around the start of the men’s final.
How to Watch Wimbledon 2026
- In the UK: Live coverage aired on BBC as usual, with the men’s and women’s singles finals also simulcast on TNT Sports.
- In the US: Coverage spread across ESPN and ESPN2 daily, with ABC carrying select matches and both finals, plus streaming available on ESPN+. Daily play began around 6:00 AM ET (11:00 AM BST) for viewers in the US.
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Start Learning!Wimbledon 2026 – Events Covered Across the Schedule
Wimbledon 2026’s full event lineup, spread across the two weeks, included:
- Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Singles
- Gentlemen’s & Ladies’ Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Wheelchair Men’s, Women’s & Quad Singles/Doubles
- Boys’ & Girls’ Singles and Doubles (Juniors)
- Invitational events
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Start Learning!Frequently Asked Questions
When did Wimbledon 2026 start and end?
It ran from Monday, 29 June to Sunday, 12 July 2026, across 14 days.
When were the Wimbledon 2026 finals?
The Ladies’ Singles Final was on Saturday, 11 July, and the Gentlemen’s Singles Final on Sunday, 12 July.
What time does play usually start at Wimbledon?
Outside courts around 11:00 AM BST, No. 1 Court around 1:00 PM BST, and Centre Court around 1:30 PM BST, though this varies by stage.
When do the Wimbledon 2026 doubles events begin? Gentlemen's
Doubles started 1 July, and Ladies’ Doubles began 2 July.
When are wheelchair and junior events held?
These are contested during the second week of the Championships, alongside the later rounds of the singles and doubles events.
