BBC secures Wimbledon broadcast rights until 2033

The BBC has signed an eight-year deal with the All-England Club to broadcast Wimbledon through 2033. The agreement keeps the tournament free to air on television for UK viewers.

The British Broadcasting Corporation announced the new agreement on June 25, 2026. It extends the broadcaster's longstanding partnership with the All-England Club for another eight years.

Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, said the deal allows the network to continue its coverage well into the next decade. The 2027 tournament will mark 100 years since the BBC first aired Wimbledon in 1927.

The announcement drew mixed reactions from viewers. Some welcomed the continued free-to-air access, while others noted that UK households must still pay the television licence fee, which rose to $237 in April 2026.

Last year the BBC's digital platforms recorded 69.3 million online requests for Wimbledon coverage, a record high.

Makala yanayohusiana

The BBC has announced a revamped commentary lineup for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, which begin in 10 days. Three former champions join the broadcast while longtime commentator Andrew Castle steps away after more than two decades.

Imeripotiwa na AI

Top tennis players have announced plans to restrict media commitments during the first week of Wimbledon in a protest over prize money allocation. The All England Club expressed surprise and disappointment at the move. The action follows a similar protest at the French Open last month.

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