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Wimbledon 2027: dates, favorites and everything you need to know
In short
Wimbledon 2027 is planned for 28 June to 11 July, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, the only Grand Slam played on grass. Tickets go through the Public Ballot or The Queue, and broadcasting in Belgium runs on the pay channel Eurosport (Max/discovery+). The defending champions are Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskóva, while Roger Federer (8 titles) and Martina Navratilova (9 titles) hold the all-time records.
What is Wimbledon
Wimbledon, officially The Championships, is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis and the only one played on grass. The tournament takes place every year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London and is widely seen as the most traditional of the four majors, with its own etiquette you won't find at any other event: think of the strict all-white dress code and the famous strawberries and cream.
Both the men's and women's draws feature 128 players competing for the title in a straight knockout format. The men play best-of-5 sets, the women best-of-3. For the full round-by-round breakdown, check the page on the Wimbledon schedule.
Dates and venue for 2027
Wimbledon 2027 is planned for 28 June to 11 July 2027, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. These are the earliest planning dates; confirm the exact calendar closer to spring 2027 via the official Wimbledon website.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 June - 11 July 2027 (planning dates) |
| Venue | All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London |
| Surface | Grass - the only Grand Slam on this surface |
Where to follow Wimbledon
In Belgium, broadcast rights for Wimbledon sit with Eurosport (Warner Bros. Discovery), with streaming via Max or discovery+, under a contract that runs through 2027. Sporza (VRT) does not air the tournament live, and neither does it for any of the four Grand Slams. Napoleon Sports itself does not broadcast any video, but shows a live scoreboard for both draws. You'll find the full overview, including a comparison with the other Grand Slams, on the page about the Wimbledon livestream.
Good to know: a Sporza article about a result is not a broadcast right. Rights to the matches themselves sit with the pay channel Eurosport, not the public broadcaster.
Tickets: the Ballot and The Queue
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam with two entirely different, official ways to buy tickets: the Public Ballot, a draw run through a myWimbledon account that usually opens in September the year before, and The Queue, the famous daily line at the gates where a limited number of tickets per court goes on sale. Both routes give access to the same courts, but the approach differs a great deal. You'll find the full explanation, including indicative prices, on the page about Wimbledon tickets.
| Aspect | Public Ballot | The Queue |
|---|---|---|
| How | Draw via myWimbledon account | Daily line at the gates |
| When to apply | September, year before | Not applicable (on the day) |
| Choose day/court | No, assigned by the AELTC | Yes, your choice |
Grass, roof and all-white kit: the Wimbledon tradition
Grass is the fastest surface of the four Grand Slams, with a low, quick bounce that rewards attacking net play and big serving. Centre Court has had a retractable roof since 2009, and No.1 Court since 2019, making the tournament far less exposed to rain delays than it used to be. Wimbledon is also the only Grand Slam with a strict all-white dress code for every player. You'll find more detail on these quirks on the page about the schedule and tournament structure.
Wimbledon in the Grand Slam season
Wimbledon is the third of the four Grand Slams on the tennis calendar, coming after the Australian Open and Roland Garros, and before the US Open. The switch from the slow clay of Roland Garros to the fast grass of Wimbledon, often just a few weeks apart, is one of the biggest adjustments of the tennis year for players. Doing well at Roland Garros doesn't automatically translate into good results at Wimbledon, and the reverse holds too.
Records and the most recent champions
On the men's side, Roger Federer holds the all-time Wimbledon record with 8 titles, followed by Novak Djokovic and Pete Sampras with 7 each. On the women's side, Martina Navratilova leads with 9 titles, including 6 in a row between 1982 and 1987.
In the most recent edition, Wimbledon 2026, Jannik Sinner successfully defended his men's title against Alexander Zverev, his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam title overall. In the women's draw, Linda Nosková won her first Grand Slam title, in an all-Czech final against Karolína Muchová. For the full picture on favorites and the honours list, see the pages on favorites and participants and champions throughout history.
| Name | Edition | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | All-time record, men | 8 |
| Martina Navratilova | All-time record, women | 9 |
| Jannik Sinner | Defending champion, men (2026) | 2 in a row |
| Linda Nosková | Women's champion (2026) | 1st Grand Slam |
If you want to bet on Wimbledon, you'll find the offering on the ATP betting page and WTA betting page for Wimbledon. Find more on how tennis betting works in the tennis betting guide.
The Napoleon Sports app
With the Napoleon Sports app, you can follow Wimbledon on the go: the schedule, live results from both draws, and the betting offer on your smartphone. Available features and markets may vary by device or app version.
Frequently asked questions
When is Wimbledon played in 2027?
Wimbledon 2027 is planned for 28 June to 11 July 2027, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
Is Wimbledon free to watch in Belgium?
Usually not. Broadcast rights belong to Eurosport, a paid channel, with streaming via Max or discovery+.
Who won the most recent edition of Wimbledon?
Wimbledon 2026 was won by Jannik Sinner on the men's side and Linda Nosková on the women's side.
How do I buy tickets for Wimbledon?
Through the Public Ballot, a draw that usually opens in September the year before, or through The Queue, the daily line at the gates.