The 2026 Wimbledon Championships are set to take place from June 29 to July 12 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. This prestigious event will feature two weeks packed with exciting grass-court matches, showcasing some of the best tennis talent from around the globe.
As always, match times are scheduled according to British Summer Time (BST), which creates a significant time difference for Indian viewers.
Top contenders for the men’s title include Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, the women’s tournament features highly ranked players like Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, and Coco Gauff. Notably, Serena Williams will make a wildcard return at Wimbledon 2026, adding extra excitement to the lineup.
Wimbledon Match Times in India
Being held in London, Wimbledon follows the British Summer Time (BST), which is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time (IST). This means matches will start in the evenings in India, with some going late into the night.
| London (BST) | India (IST: +4.30 hrs) |
|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| 1:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| 3:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
| 6:00 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. |
| 9:00 p.m. | 1:30 a.m. (next day) |
Essentially, matches during the day in London correspond to the evening in India, while evening matches can extend past midnight IST.
Wimbledon 2026 Schedule
Matches will generally start at 11 a.m. local time (3:30 p.m. IST) on most days across all courts, although the iconic Centre Court will begin two hours later.
The women’s singles final is scheduled for July 11, followed by the men’s final on July 12.
| Stage | Date | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s & Women’s First Round | Monday, June 29 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s First Round | Tuesday, June 30 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Second Round | Wednesday, July 1 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Second Round | Thursday, July 2 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Third Round | Friday, July 3 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Third Round | Saturday, July 4 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Fourth Round | Sunday, July 5 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Fourth Round | Monday, July 6 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals | Tuesday, July 7 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals | Wednesday, July 8 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Women’s Semifinals | Thursday, July 9 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Men’s Semifinals | Friday, July 10 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Women’s Final | Saturday, July 11 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Men’s Final | Sunday, July 12 | 8:30 p.m. |
Where to Watch Wimbledon 2026: Live Stream and TV Channel
Fans in India can catch all the Wimbledon action through the following:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network
- Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
Wimbledon 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, and those interested can stream it on the JioHotstar app and website.
