About Wimbledon 2026
The Championships, Wimbledon — tennis's oldest and most prestigious tournament — begin on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, running two weeks to the finals weekend in mid-July. The countdown above tracks the days until the first serve on the most famous lawn in sport.
Wimbledon has been played since 1877 and remains gloriously itself: the only Grand Slam on grass, a strict all-white dress code for players, strawberries and cream (around 200,000 portions a fortnight), the Royal Box, and the queue — the very British institution where fans camp overnight for on-the-day tickets. Centre Court's retractable roof means play continues whatever the London skies decide.
Champions here join a lineage like no other — from Borg, Navratilova, Federer, Serena and Djokovic to the new generation chasing their first Wimbledon title. The two singles finals close the fortnight on the second weekend, with the trophy and the Venus Rosewater Dish presented on Centre Court.
FAQ
When does Wimbledon 2026 start?
Wimbledon 2026 begins Monday, June 29, 2026 and runs two weeks, with the singles finals on the closing weekend of July 11–12.
How many days until Wimbledon?
The live countdown above shows the time remaining until the opening day at the All England Club.
Why do Wimbledon players wear white?
The all-white rule dates to the 1800s and is strictly enforced — Wimbledon keeps it as part of its traditions, along with grass courts and strawberries and cream.
Is Wimbledon the oldest tennis tournament?
Yes — first played in 1877, it is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only Grand Slam still played on grass.