Wimbledon 2025: UK TV Coverage
The 138ᵗʰ Wimbledon Championships run from Monday 30 June to Sunday 13 July 2025, with the women’s final on 12 July and the men’s on 13 July.
In the UK, coverage is provided by the BBC, the longstanding free-to-air broadcaster, and TNT Sports, inheriting tennis rights from Eurosport.
BBC Coverage: Tradition Meets Digital Reach
Live matches air daily from around 11am BST on BBC Two, with prime-time matches switching to BBC One . Every court—up to 18—is streamable via BBC iPlayer, the Red Button, and the BBC Sport app
Central Court coverage is in HD and 4K on iPlayer
The nightly 60-minute highlights show “Today at Wimbledon”, hosted by Qasa Alom, with pundits Clare Balding, Isa Guha, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Tim Henman, and Billie Jean King
During early rounds, highlights may air late—sometimes after 11:55 pm BST—due to live matches overrunning
Radio coverage continues on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and World Service
TNT Sports: Paid Premium Experience
With Eurosport folded into TNT Sports as of 28 February 2025, the French Open, Australian Open—and key Wimbledon events—now require TNT Sports subscription
TNT Sports and discovery+ Premium (≈£30.99/month) broadcast the singles finals live, and provide daily highlights
While BBC retains free live coverage of many matches, the finals add-on on TNT Sports makes the platform essential for full access .
️ Commentary & Expert Insight
BBC’s on-screen talent includes Qasa Alom, Clare Balding, Isa Guha, and top tennis voices like McEnroe, Navratilova, Henman, Billie Jean King
BBC Radio adds voices like Gigi Salmon, Pat Cash, Marion Bartoli, Tim Henman & John McEnroe
TNT Sports leverages Eurosport’s journalistic and production assets, bringing polished event coverage and highlights
So Which One Should You Watch?
Audience | Best Option | Why |
---|---|---|
Casual viewers or those on a budget | BBC | Free live and streaming access, daily highlights, and expert commentary |
Enthusiasts wanting full Grand Slam experience | TNT Sports | Live finals, consolidated tennis coverage, polished highlight content |
Privacy-conscious or older fans | BBC Radio | Trusted audio commentary, no fuss of video streaming or late-night schedules |
Final Thoughts & Predictions
Wimbledon 2025 offers the best of both worlds: traditional, free, deeply accessible coverage via the BBC, and premium, finals-centric viewing on TNT Sports. Long-time BBC fans may find delight—or frustration—with late-night highlights, while TNT Sports serves those craving finals in real time.
Whatever your preference—whether tuning in via BBC One/Two and iPlayer, or upgrading to TNT Sports for that extra live final—it’s shaping up to be a compelling viewing fortnight. Let the rally begin!
In Spain, Movistar+ holds exclusive television and streaming rights for Wimbledon 2025—no matches will air free-to-air.
Movistar+ Coverage Overview
Channels
Movistar Wimbledon (dial 54) – all matches live
Movistar Deportes (dial 53) – additional court coverage
#Vamos – highlights and select daily match summaries
Streaming & Quality
Fully available via Movistar+ app and online platform, multipantalla supported
Wimbledon UHD channel (dial 444) broadcasts Centre Court in 4K UHD
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