Wimbledon Tennis Schedule: Complete Guide to The Championships

The Wimbledon tennis schedule is one of the most anticipated in sport — released daily during The Championships, the order of play determines which matches are played on which courts and at what times. Whether you’re attending in person, watching on TV or simply tracking your favourite player, understanding the Wimbledon schedule is essential. This complete guide covers everything you need to know: when Wimbledon is held each year, how the order of play works, which courts host which matches, and how to follow every session live.

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When Is Wimbledon Each Year?

The Wimbledon Championships is held annually for two weeks in late June and early July at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London. The tournament traditionally begins on the last Monday of June and concludes with the men’s singles final on the second Sunday — 14 days of competition in total. Always check wimbledon.com for the exact dates of the current or upcoming year.

Wimbledon Schedule Structure

The Wimbledon schedule follows a consistent structure each year:

• Days 1–5 (Mon–Fri, Week 1) — First round of men’s and women’s singles; doubles first rounds begin
• Day 6 (Saturday, Week 1) — Second round begins
• Middle Sunday (Sunday, Week 1) — Now a full match day; typically third-round singles
• Days 8–10 (Mon–Wed, Week 2) — Third and fourth rounds; doubles progress
• Days 11–12 (Thu–Fri, Week 2) — Quarter-finals (men’s and women’s singles)
• Day 13 (Saturday, Week 2) — Women’s singles final; men’s doubles final
• Day 14 (Sunday, Week 2) — Men’s singles final — the most iconic match in tennis

Wimbledon Draw Structure

• Men’s singles — 128-player draw; 7 rounds
• Women’s singles — 128-player draw; 7 rounds
• Men’s doubles — 64-team draw; 6 rounds
• Women’s doubles — 64-team draw; 6 rounds
• Mixed doubles — 64-team draw; second week
• Junior events — boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles; second week
• Wheelchair events — wheelchair singles and doubles for men and women

Wimbledon Order of Play: How It Works

The Wimbledon order of play is released at approximately 5:00 PM BST on the evening before each match day on wimbledon.com and the official Wimbledon app. Key points:

• The Referee’s Office sets the order of play each day, balancing player schedules, court assignments and weather forecasts
• Centre Court and Court 1 matches are confirmed the evening before; outer court matches may be listed as “not before” times
• Matches on each court run sequentially — each starts after the previous concludes, except night sessions which have fixed start times
• Outer courts begin at 11:00 AM BST; Centre Court and Court 1 begin at 1:00 PM BST

The Courts at Wimbledon

Centre Court

The most famous tennis court in the world — capacity approximately 15,000, with a retractable roof installed in 2009. Centre Court hosts the finals, semi-finals and the most high-profile matches throughout the fortnight. The women’s final is always on the Saturday of the second week; the men’s final on the Sunday.

Court 1

Capacity approximately 12,000, with its own retractable roof added in 2019. Court 1 hosts the second-most prominent matches — high-profile first and second-round matches and semi-finals not on Centre Court.

Court 2 — The Graveyard of Champions

Nicknamed the “Graveyard of Champions” for the upsets that have occurred there over the years. With a capacity of approximately 4,000, Court 2 is intimate, electric and a fan favourite.

Outer Courts (Courts 3–18)

Accessible with a grounds pass, the outer courts offer some of the best-value tennis anywhere in the world during the first week — world-class players in intimate, historic grass court settings.

Night Sessions at Wimbledon

Wimbledon introduced night sessions on Centre Court in 2022, with matches starting at approximately 7:30 PM BST under the retractable roof. Night session tickets are sold separately from day sessions and are among the most sought-after at The Championships.

How to Watch the Wimbledon Schedule Live

• UK — BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer (free-to-air)
• USA — ESPN and ESPN+
• Australia — Nine Network and Stan Sport
• Europe — Eurosport covers most European markets
• Globally — check wimbledon.com for your country’s broadcast partner

The official Wimbledon app (iOS and Android) publishes the daily order of play at approximately 5:00 PM BST, with live scores, match stats and selected live streaming.

The Middle Sunday

Historically, the Sunday between the first and second weeks was a rest day — the famous “Middle Sunday”. Wimbledon now schedules play on Middle Sunday as part of the standard structure, ensuring 14 full days of competition. The Middle Sunday schedule typically features third-round singles matches.

Wimbledon Warm-Up Tournaments

Before Wimbledon begins, players tune up their grass court games at warm-up events. The most prestigious is the Cinch Championships at Queen’s Club in London — see our complete guide to Queen’s Club tennis. For full Grand Slam history, see our Grand Slam winners guide. Heading to Paris before London? See our Roland Garros tickets guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Wimbledon held each year?

Wimbledon is held annually for two weeks in late June and early July, beginning on the last Monday of June. Always confirm the exact dates at wimbledon.com.

What time does play start at Wimbledon each day?

Outer courts begin at 11:00 AM BST. Centre Court and Court 1 begin at 1:00 PM BST. Night sessions on Centre Court begin at approximately 7:30 PM BST.

When is the Wimbledon order of play released?

At approximately 5:00 PM BST the evening before each match day, published on wimbledon.com and the official Wimbledon app.

When are the Wimbledon finals?

The women’s singles final is always on the Saturday of the second week; the men’s singles final on the Sunday. Both are played on Centre Court at 2:00 PM BST.

Is there a rest day at Wimbledon?

No — Wimbledon now plays through what was historically the “Middle Sunday” rest day. There is no longer a guaranteed rest day during The Championships.

How do I find the Wimbledon schedule each day?

Via the official Wimbledon app and website (wimbledon.com), which publish the order of play at approximately 5:00 PM BST the evening before each match day.

What surface is Wimbledon played on?

Wimbledon is played on grass — the only Grand Slam still played on the original surface of the game. The fast, low-bouncing grass favours serve-and-volley play, big servers and players with flat, aggressive groundstrokes.

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Official Resources

• Wimbledon — official website; order of play, scores, tickets and more
• Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) — national governing body for tennis in Great Britain
• ATP Tour — official men’s professional tennis circuit
• WTA Tour — official women’s professional tennis circuit

Always check wimbledon.com for the official schedule, dates and order of play for the current year. Affiliate links help support Tennis Mindset at no extra cost to you.