Wimbledon to stay on BBC until at least 2033 as new deal agreed
Wimbledon will be staying on the BBC until at least 2033 (Getty)
Wimbledon and the BBC have extended their broadcast agreement until at least 2033, ensuring the prestigious tennis tournament remains freely available to UK audiences.
The new deal continues a nearly century-long partnership, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the BBC’s inaugural coverage of the Championships in 1927.
Players are planning to restrict their media availability at Wimbledon amid an ongoing dispute over prize money at Grand Slam events.
This protest follows a similar action at the French Open and will involve limiting post-match interviews to 15 minutes during the first week of the Championships.
The All England Club expressed surprise and disappointment at the planned action, highlighting a significant 20 per cent increase in this year’s prize pot to £64.2 million, the largest in the tournament’s history.
