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How and where to watch and listen to Wimbledon 2024

Starting on July 1, audiences can enjoy comprehensive live match coverage of Wimbledon 2024 exclusively on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer. Additionally, the latest updates from the pristine courts of SW19 will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and BBC Sounds.

Daily coverage begins at 11am, with Clare Balding and Isa Guha presenting on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. Gigi Salmon and Clare McDonnell will provide live coverage for BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Sports Extra, and BBC Sounds. Fans can access all matches on BBC iPlayer, with every Centre Court match available in Ultra HD.

The BBC Sport website, app, and social media channels will offer comprehensive coverage and behind-the-scenes access. Tennis enthusiasts can follow the tournament’s twists and turns through player interviews, in-play video clips, daily live text commentaries, and more.

Philip Bernie, Interim Director of BBC Sport, commented, “Fans can tune into our extensive and exceptional coverage from Wimbledon this year across BBC TV, iPlayer, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app. Wimbledon is filled with wonderful heritage and always delivers incredible moments. I look forward to seeing what this year’s tournament has in store for us.”

How to watch or stream Wimbledon on TV

Presenting live from the iconic All England Lawn Tennis Club, BBC Sport’s TV coverage is led by Clare Balding and Isa Guha.

Isa Guha welcomes viewers each day at 11am on BBC Two from July 1 to July 9, before Clare Balding takes over in the mid-afternoon, with play scheduled to continue into the evening on BBC One.

Qasa Alom hosts “Today at Wimbledon” on BBC Two and iPlayer each evening, joined by special guests to reflect on the day’s play.

As the tournament draws to a close, Andy Stevenson will present the wheelchair finals, providing coverage of these thrilling matches.

New for 2024, Australian tennis stars Nick Kyrgios and Ash Barty join BBC Sport to offer unique expert analysis and commentary, drawing from their own experiences competing for the prestigious trophy.

Joining Clare and Isa in the BBC studio to discuss the day’s matches are grand slam winners John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, and Tracy Austin, alongside Tim Henman, Johanna Konta, and Annabel Croft.

Expert commentary will be provided by a distinguished team including Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Pat Cash, Andrew Castle, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Annabel Croft, Katherine Downes, Jo Durie, Colin Fleming, Peter Fleming, Paul Hand, Dom Inglot, Abigail Johnson, Anne Keothavong, Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, John Lloyd, Ronald McIntosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Monroe, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Chanda Rubin, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Andy Stevenson, Todd Woodbridge, plus Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt, and Katie O’Brien for the wheelchair events.

TV news teams will also be reporting across the highly anticipated tournament, with Jo Currie and Joe Wilson covering the latest news every day at One, Six, and Ten on BBC One, and on Radio 4 at 6pm. Chetan Pathak will present live sports news for the UK and internationally on BBC News, as well as updating UK audiences with Sportsday daily.

Additionally, there is a special documentary titled “Andy Murray: Will to Win,” which looks back at Andy Murray’s life and career. This in-depth exploration of his incredible journey from Dunblane to becoming a sporting legend will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from Thursday, June 20.

How to listen to Wimbledon 2024 on the BBC

Gigi Salmon and Clare McDonnell will present live coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Sports Extra, and BBC Sounds.

They will be joined by former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Marion Bartoli, who will provide expert analysis throughout the tournament. Additional expert commentary will come from Kim Clijsters, Annabel Croft, Laura Robson, Naomi Broady, Mark Woodforde, Jeff Tarango, Leon Smith, Coco Vandeweghe, and Chanda Rubin.

Radio commentary will be led by the BBC’s Tennis correspondent Russell Fuller, along with Gigi Salmon, David Law, Naomi Cavaday, Jonathan Overend, Iain Carter, Alison Mitchell, Abigail Johnson, Sara Orchard, Katie Smith, Maz Farookhi, Aaron Paul, and James Gregg.

BBC Radio 5 Live’s iconic “6-Love-6” is also set to return, featuring John McEnroe and Tim Henman taking listeners’ calls.

On World Service English, there will be coverage and commentary throughout the entire fortnight, with programmes including Sport Today and Sportsworld, led on-air by Delyth Lloyd.

Follow Wimbledon 2024 online

The BBC Sport website and app are the ultimate destinations for Wimbledon fans, offering live in-play clips, highlights of the best matches, and a selection of the funniest and quirkiest moments through a brand new vertical video player.

BBC Sport online also provides daily live text commentaries, showcasing the best of the action from Wimbledon, along with detailed reports on key matches and significant moments throughout the tournament.

For those who don’t want to miss standout moments, BBC Sport’s social media channels feature all the best highlights, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.

Additionally, a live Wimbledon Extra channel is available on BBC iPlayer, the website, the app, and via the red button. Fans can watch every match live on iPlayer, ensuring they don’t miss a single game and can get even closer to the action across the BBC.


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