Wimbledon 2026 Dates: Everything You Need to Know
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will once again take place on the historic grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. This year’s tournament runs from Monday, 29 June to Sunday, 12 July 2026. Below you will find a detailed schedule, key storylines, and resources to help you stay ahead of the action.
Official Schedule Overview
All match times are listed in British Summer Time (BST). The schedule follows the traditional format, with early‑round matches on the outer courts and centre‑court showpieces in the evenings.
- Day 1 – 29 June: Opening ceremony and first‑round men’s and women’s singles on Court 3 and Court 4.
- Day 2 – 30 June: First‑round men’s singles on Court 1 (Centre Court) and women’s singles on Court 2 (No. 1 Court).
- Days 3‑5 – 1–3 July: Continuation of first‑round matches across all eight main courts.
- Day 6 – 4 July: Second‑round men’s singles begin; women’s second round follows on Day 7.
- Days 8‑10 – 5–7 July: Third‑round action; the most unpredictable women’s slam of the year often sees surprise upsets at this stage.
- Day 11 – 8 July: Quarter‑finals for both men and women.
- Day 12 – 9 July: Semi‑finals – men’s on Centre Court, women’s on No. 1 Court.
- Day 13 – 10 July: Women’s final.
- Day 14 – 11 July: Men’s final.
- Day 15 – 12 July: Closing ceremony and final celebrations.
Key Storylines Shaping Wimbledon 2026
Player Withdrawals Create New Opportunities
This year, more players have been forced to withdraw out of playing due to injuries and scheduling conflicts. Notable absences include several top‑10 men’s players and a handful of rising women’s stars. Their withdrawals open the draw for under‑dogs and increase the chances of fresh faces making deep runs.
The Most Unpredictable Women’s Slam
Experts are already calling the 2026 women’s tournament the most unpredictable in recent memory. With early‑round upsets already lining the headlines, the bracket is wide open. Fans can
