There’s a sneaky way to watch Wimbledon 2026 for free | Daily Reports Online
The grass at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London has been trimmed and is now ready to host a memorable Wimbledon 2026. World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner is the favourite, especially with the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, but he will have to overcome seven-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and defending champion Iga Swiatek vye for the omen’s trophy.
And the best part? We’ve found a sneaky way to watch every single Wimbledon 2026 match completely FREE, from wherever you are! Here’s the trick: BBC iPlayer in the UK is live streaming every match on every court, while 9Now in Australia is showing the pick of each day’s action at no cost.
Abroad? What if you’re traveling outside these countries? Can you still watch the 2026 Wimbledon for free – from the US, Canada, or Europe? Yes, you can! Read on to find out to watch Wimbledon free from anywhere.
How to watch Wimbledon 2026 for free
Tennis fans in the UK and Australia can watch all the action this Wimbledon live, free, and in English.
UK’s BBC iPlayer is providing the most comprehensive online free coverage of the tournament, showing every match on every court. Cable loyalists can also watch select matches on BBC One and BBC Two.
9Now in Australia, meanwhile, is showing the biggest match of each day for free. If you’re a cable user Down Under, you can also watch these matches on Channel 9 and 9Gem.
Outside these countries? You can use a VPN to watch Wimbledon 2026 for free as if you were right at home.
Use a VPN to watch Wimbledon 2026 free from anywhere
A VPN is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it’s back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 75% discount, and three months for free.
Quick start: Using a VPN to watch Wimbledon 2026 for free
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you’re visiting the U.S. and want to view a British streaming service, you’d select a location from ‘United Kingdom’ (like London) from the server list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer and watch Wimbledon 2026 just like you would at home.
Which devices can I watch Wimbledon 2026 for free with?
You can use BBC iPlayer to watch Wimbledon 2026 on a range of devices:
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)
The Aussie 9Now, on the other hand, is available on the following devices:
Amazon Fire TV
Android phones and tablets (Android OS 5 and newer)
Android TV
Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or later)
Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD)
Chromecast (including Chromecast with Google TV)
Chrome (latest two versions)
Fetch TV (Gen 3 or newer)
Firefox (latest two versions)
Foxtel iQ
Freeview
Hisense TV
LG Smart TV (webOS 4 or higher)
Mobile apps – download the 9Now app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android)
Mozilla (latest two versions)
Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streambar)
Safari (latest two versions)
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