The Wimbledon Championships is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, with most of the top ATP and WTA players expected to compete in 2024, including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina.
Each year, Wimbledon is one of the most watched tournaments in the USA, so this article will look at who has the US streaming rights for Wimbledon 2024.
Wimbledon 2024 US TV Coverage
In July 2021, ESPN announced that it had come to an agreement with the All England Club to extend its coverage of the Wimbledon Championships until 2035.
This means that if you want to stream matches from Wimbledon live in 2024 in the US then you are going to need to be subscribed to a service that carries ESPN and gives you access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN+, and ABC.
A number of different streaming services carry ESPN but probably the easiest to sign up for is DIRECTV Stream and YouTube TV, with both options providing free trials.
Once you have signed up with DIRECTV Stream or YouTube TV, you will be able to download the ESPN App, so you can stream tennis matches on your favorite streaming devices e.g. Smart TV, Fire TV, Roku, etc…
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sign up for a service that carries ESPN e.g. YouTube TV or DIRECTV Stream
- Download the ESPN App via the service’s channel store
- In the app, go to Settings >> Manage TV Provider
- Your device will then provide you with an activation code
- Open the following website: https://espn.com/active and enter your activation code.
- On the next screen, select and log in to your TV Provider.
- Once you have successfully logged in, your TV Provider will be listed in the ESPN App.
- You should now be able to watch Wimbledon using the app.
2024 ESPN Wimbledon Schedule
| Day | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Monday, 1st July 2024 | 1st round |
| Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 | 1st round |
| Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 | 2nd round |
| Thursday, 4th July 2024 | 2nd round |
| Friday, 5th July 2024 | 3rd round |
| Saturday, 6th July 2024 | 3rd round |
| Sunday, 7th July 2024 | Round of 16 |
| Monday, 8th July 2024 | Round of 16 |
| Tuesday, 9th July 2024 | Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, 10th July 2024 | Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, 11th July 2024 | Ladies’ Semifinals |
| Friday, 12th July 2024 | Gentlemen’s semifinals |
| Saturday, 13th July 2024 | Ladies’ final |
| Sunday, 14th July 2024 | Gentlemen’s final |
The official ESPN Live schedule for the 2024 tournament will be available to view here (closer to the start of the tournament).
FAQ
What commentators/analysts will be on ESPN’s coverage of Wimbledon 2024?
A full list of commentators/analysts for the 2024 Championships hasn’t been confirmed, but the likes of Alexandra Stevenson, Brad Gilbert, Chris McKendry, James Blake, Jeremy Schaap, Jason Goodall, Darren Cahill, Cliff Drysdale, Chris Evert, Sam Gore, John McEnroe, Luke Jensen, Mary Joe Fernandez, Patrick McEnroe, Chris Fowler, Rennae Stubbs, and Pam Shriver have all provided commentary/analysis for ESPN in the past.
What Streaming Services carry ESPN?
The following streaming services carry ESPN: DirectTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu+, Sling, ESPN+, and YouTube TV.
Is Wimbledon on the Tennis Channel?
Yes, the Tennis Channel will have the tournament with coverage of matches every afternoon and evening for the full two weeks. However, the matches will be replays and will not be live.
How do I watch the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon?
The BBC will have full coverage of the 2023 tournament through the BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Smart TVs, and mobile devices. However, you will only be able to access their coverage if you live in the UK and have a UK TV License. However, if you live outside the UK, you can use a VPN like NordVPN to access the BBC iPlayer from the US.
NB: I have also created guides on how to watch Wimbledon in Australia and Ireland.