Wimbledon is just around the corner as SW19 gears up for the most prestigious Grand Slam on the tennis calendar. Fans will be hoping this year’s edition can match the sheer drama of 2025’s gripping final on Centre Court, where Jannik Sinner fought back from a set down against Carlos Alcaraz to claim the trophy for the very first time.
However, the build-up to this year’s tournament has been rocked by the recent news that Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw. The two-time champion, 23, has still not recovered from a wrist injury that ruled him out of the French Open.
Despite such a major blow, the action still promises to be enthralling, with Iga Swiatek also looking to defend her women’s singles title after demolishing Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 last year. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are among those hoping to get their hands on the trophy this time round.
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Now, Mirror Sport brings you everything you need to know about when Wimbledon gets under way, how to obtain tickets and the full schedule.
Wimbledon begins on Monday, June 29. The world’s greatest players will descend on the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for 14 days of top-level competition. The tournament will end on Sunday, July 12 with the Men’s Singles Final.
Main draw matches on the outer courts will commence daily at 11am BST. Play on the main show courts will start slightly later in the afternoon, with No. 1 Court action starting at 1pm BST and Centre Court matches beginning at 1.30pm BST for the first 12 days, before moving earlier for finals weekend.
View 3 ImagesJannik Sinner is the reigning men’s singles Wimbledon champion(Image: Getty)
Although the main public ballot closed months ago, fans still have a number of options to get their hands on a seat at the All England Club. The most well-known method remains the iconic Wimbledon Queue. A limited allocation of tickets for Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and No. 2 Court are set aside each morning for those willing to queue at the grounds, alongside thousands of daily Ground Passes.
Alternatively, last-minute tickets can occasionally be secured online directly via the official Wimbledon website, provided you were unsuccessful in the ballot and placed on the official waiting list. Fans can also secure guaranteed luxury seats by purchasing Debenture tickets online, or booking hospitality packages through Keith Prowse, the tournament’s exclusive Official Hospitality Partner-though these premium options command a significantly higher fee
View 3 ImagesIga Swiatek [L] won the women’s singles final last year(Image: Getty)
Here is the full breakdown of how the action is shaping up for Wimbledon 2026. Please note that this is the tournament’s provisional schedule; the exact order of play and match times for individual players are usually confirmed and released by 8pm the previous evening.
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)
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)
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
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
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Saturday, July 11: Gentlemen’s Doubles Final / Ladies’ Singles Final (Not before 4:00 PM BST) / 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
Sunday, July 12: Ladies’ Doubles Final / Gentlemen’s Singles Final (Not before 4pm BST) / Gentlemen’s & Quad Wheelchair Singles Finals / Ladies’ Wheelchair Doubles Final / Boys’ Singles Final (18&U) / Boys’ & Girls’ 14&U Singles Finals
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