Where to Watch Wimbledon 2026 Live Streaming and TV Telecast in India
Catch all the live action of Wimbledon Open 2026 with our ultimate guide on where to watch the Grand Slam tennis tournament. Find detailed information on TV telecast channels like Star Sports and streaming platforms such as JioHotstar in India.
The highly anticipated Wimbledon Championships 2026 is just around the corner, promising two weeks of exhilarating grass-court tennis from the iconic All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Running from Monday, June 29, to Sunday, July 12, this year's tournament will see defending champions Jannik Sinner in the Gentlemen's Singles and Iga Swiatek in the Ladies' Singles aim to retain their crowns. Wimbledon 2026: Top Tennis Players Extend Media Boycott to Over Prize Money.
Beyond the thrilling on-court battles, the 2026 edition marks a significant 20% increase in prize money, with a total fund of £64.2 million, and the debut of video review technology on Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and four other show courts (No. 2 Court, No. 3 Court, Court 12, and Court 18), allowing players to challenge specific chair umpire decisions like 'not-up,' 'foul shot,' or 'touch.' Fans globally are eager to tune into every serve, volley, and smash, and we've got you covered with all the broadcast and live streaming details.
Where to Watch Wimbledon Open 2026 Live Streaming and TV Telecast
Tennis enthusiasts across various regions can catch the live action from Wimbledon 2026 through official broadcasters and streaming partners. Here’s a breakdown by region:
India:
TV Channels: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Wimbledon 2026 Schedule and Match Timings (IST)
The main draw of Wimbledon 2026 kicks off on Monday, June 29, and concludes with the Gentlemen's Singles Final on Sunday, July 12. Matches on the outside courts typically begin earliest, followed by the show courts. It's important to note that specific match start times are announced the evening prior. However, general daily session start times are as follows. Wimbledon 2026 To Debut VAR; Becomes Third Grand Slam To Adopt Video Review System After US and Australian Open.
| Court Type | London Time (BST) | India Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Courts | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| No. 1 Court | 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Centre Court | 1:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Singles Finals | 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
The main singles draws for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships were officially revealed on Friday, 26 June. The fortnight at SW19 is packed with major storylines, highlighted by Carlos Alcaraz's forced withdrawal due to a wrist injury and the highly anticipated return of seven-time champion Serena Williams.
Gentlemen's Singles Draw Highlights
With Carlos Alcaraz officially sidelined, the men's field has opened up dramatically, resulting in a highly volatile draw structure.
The Top-Half Landmine: Defending champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner holds the top seed. However, the biggest talking point of the draw ceremony is that seven-time champion Novak Djokovic (seeded 7th) has landed in Sinner's half. They are on a projected semi-final collision course.
Djokovic's Rocky Path: Djokovic faces China's Wu Yibing in the first round. His route to an eighth title looks treacherous, with a potential second-round matchup against unseeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, a third-round meeting with rising star Joao Fonseca, and a projected quarter-final against 3rd seed Félix Auger-Aliassime.
Zverev Anchors the Bottom Half: Fresh off his maiden Grand Slam triumph at Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev takes the 2nd seed. He leads the bottom half of the bracket alongside explosive American threats Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. Serena and Venus Williams To Team Up for Wimbledon 2026 Doubles.
Ladies' Singles Draw Highlights
The women's tournament is brimming with star power, structured around the comeback of a tennis icon and a highly competitive grid of top seeds.
Serena Williams Returns: The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is making her competitive return to the lawns of London for the first time since 2022 after receiving a wildcard entry. She sits in a stacked first quarter headlined by top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
Swiatek's Title Defense: Defending champion Iga Swiatek takes the 3rd seed and anchors the third quarter of the draw, setting up potential deep-draw battles against 2022 champion Elena Rybakina (2nd seed) on her side of the bracket.
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