When does Wimbledon start? First round timings, schedule and broadcast details in Australia | Sporting News Australia

by Admin
June 20, 2024

Wimbledon – arguably tennis’ most iconic and prestigious grand slam – is right around the corner.

Alex de Minaur is set to lead the charge for the Aussies as he looks to build on his quarter-final run at Roland-Garros.

Here’s when the action begins in Australia.

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When does Wimbledon 2024 begin? Date and start time in Australia

Qualifying for Wimbledon will be held from Monday, June 24 to Thursday, June 27 at the Community Sport Centre in Roehampton.

Once the field is set, the action will head to the All England Club for the main draw, which begins on Monday, July 1.

It is set to wrap up on Sunday, July 14 – the day of the men’s singles final.

While timings for 2024 haven’t been confirmed, play typically begins on the outside courts in the early rounds at 11:00 am local time (8:00 pm AEST).

Wimbledon 2024: Singles schedule

Day	Event
Mon. Jul. 1	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles First Round
Tue. Jul. 2	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles First Round
Wed. Jul. 3	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Second Round
Thu. Jul. 4	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Second Round
Fri. Jul. 5	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Third Round
Sat. Jul. 6	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Third Round
Sun. Jul. 7	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Fourth Round
Mon. Jul. 8	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Fourth Round
Tue. Jul. 9	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals
Wed. Jul. 10	Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals
Thu. Jul. 11	Ladies’ Singles Semi-finals
Fri. Jul. 12	Gentlemen’s Singles Semi-finals
Sat. Jul. 13	Ladies’ Singles Final
Sun. Jul. 14	Gentlemen’s Singles Final

Where to watch Wimbledon in Australia: TV and live stream

The 2024 edition of Wimbledon will be broadcast live and free in Australia by the Nine Network.

Like the French Open in May, matches are set to be televised on 9Gem.

On most days, coverage will begin at 8:00 pm AEST and run through to the early hours of the morning.

For the diehard fans, every match of the tournament will be streamed live and on-demand in Australia via Stan Sport.

Viewers will also be able to stream the action for free via 9Now, which shows the standard free-to-air broadcast.

If Wimbledon is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re travelling abroad, you can use a VPN.

VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favourite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.