The Wimbledon Championships will implement a video review system for the first time in its 149-year history during the 2026 edition. The technology, already in use at the US Open and Australian Open, will be available on key courts. This change addresses demands for improved officiating while the tournament maintains other traditions.
Wimbledon, the oldest Grand Slam since its start in 1877, has confirmed the addition of a video review system for 2026. Announced on March 21, 2026, the system will debut on Centre Court and No. 1 Court throughout the tournament, extending to No. 2 Court, No. 3 Court, Court 12, and Court 18 for singles matches. It operates separately from the electronic line-calling system used for in-or-out decisions, focusing instead on chair umpire judgments such as 'not-up', 'foul shot', or 'touch' calls. Players can request reviews immediately after a point-ending call or for hindrances post-point, with no limit on the number of challenges, according to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club statement. This marks the technology's first appearance at Wimbledon, following its Grand Slam debut at the 2023 US Open and adoption at the Australian Open, though it remains absent from the French Open. The move responds to calls for better officiating amid growing scrutiny of umpire decisions. Meanwhile, Wimbledon has opted against altering its camera setup despite player privacy concerns raised after incidents at the 2026 Australian Open. Coco Gauff, after losing to Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals, smashed her racket backstage, with footage going viral. 'I tried to go somewhere where they wouldn’t broadcast it, but obviously they did,' Gauff said. 'So, yeah, maybe some conversations can be had, because I feel like at this tournament the only private place we have is the locker room.' Novak Djokovic echoed her views: 'I agree with her (Coco). ... But we live in a society and in times where content is everything, so it’s a deeper discussion.' Officials maintain that player-designated spaces will not be recorded.