How to watch Wimbledon on BBC iPlayer (it's free)

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a point at Wimbledon 2024
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  • Stream Wimbledon 2025 for free on BBC iPlayer (U.K. restricted)
  • Unlock BBC iPlayer with NordVPN
  • Wimbledon is played from Monday, June 30 - Sunday, July 13

You can watch Wimbledon 2025 live on BBC iPlayer, streaming for free from Monday, 30 June until Sunday, 13 July. The stream will include in-depth coverage and English commentary across two weeks of incredible tennis.

The British platform will show every serve, rally and point as Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejčíková look to defend their Wimbledon titles.

But how can you watch Wimbledon on BBC iPlayer from anywhere? Can you get the free stream in Canada and the U.S. too? And what phones is BBC iPlayer available on?

Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch Wimbledon 2025 on BBC iPlayer...

How to watch Wimbledon live streams for free

Tennis fans in the U.K. can watch Wimbledon 2025 live for FREE on the BBC.

Coverage will be split across free-to-air channel's BBC One and BBC Two. However, for the most extensive option you want to head to BBC iPlayer.

To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the app (iOS/Android).

BBC iPlayer is FREE - but you will need to create an account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.

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How to watch Wimbledon live streams from anywhere

Although BBC iPlayer is only available to British residents, those who are from the U.K. but visiting the likes of the U.S. and Canada can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network).

The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for tennis fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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What does BBC's coverage of Wimbledon include? Pundits? Highlight packages?

Wimbledon Graphic

(Image credit: BBC)

BBC iPlayer will have full coverage of the action with the main feed being covered by Isa Guha in the morning before Clare Balding will take over in the afternoon.

Joining the hosts will be a smattering of tennis legends including Pat Cash, Marion Bartoli, Kim Clijsters, Annabel Croft, Laura Robson and Naomi Broady.

"Today at Wimbledon" will also return this year and the daily highlights show will be available on iPlayer from 9 p.m. (BST) in week 1 and 8 p.m. in week 2 should you have missed any of the action.

What devices can I watch BBC iPlayer on?

  • Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
  • Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
  • Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
  • Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
  • Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
  • Freely
  • Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
  • Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)       
  • iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above        
  • LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)       
  • NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
  • PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
  • Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
  •  Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)        
  • Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
  • Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
  • YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
  •  Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

Is BBC iPlayer a good place to watch Wimbledon?

The BBC offers unparalleled access to Wimbledon from wherever you are in the world.

They will provide coverage from every court meaning that you can watch the whole tournament for free. Center court action is even available in 4K.

Internet speed wise, 1.5 Mbps is recommended for standard definition and 5 Mbps for high definition (HD).

Wimbledon Schedule

June 30-July 1: Men’s & women’s first round

July 2-3: Men’s & women’s second round

July 4-5: Men’s & women’s third round

July 6-7: Men’s & women’s round of 16

July 8-9: Men’s & women’s quarter-finals

July 10: Women’s semi-finals

July 11: Men’s semi-finals

July 12: Women’s singles final

July 13: Men's singles final

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Jacob Jones
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Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He has written articles for Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. His specialties are all things sport and streaming services.

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