The BBC have lost their monopoly on Wimbledon coverage in the UK, with a rival channel set to also broadcast this year’s singles finals. The prestigious tournament has been carried by the Beeb for the last 88 years and that will continue in 2025. It is listed as a Category A event by Ofcom, meaning live coverage must be made available to free-to-air channels.
The rule also allows for paid networks to share live coverage, as long as it continues to be shown on terrestrial television. It has allowed a rival broadcaster to secure the rights to the Wimbledon singles finals in addition to the BBC. Last year, Eurosport extended a five-year deal with the All England Club but the network went off air in the UK in February.
It was bought out by TNT Sports, who have inherited the rights package and will show the Wimbledon finals for the first time. All other matches will be shown exclusively live on the BBC, which usually includes a choice of court via the red button service.
This year, the BBC will provide comprehensive coverage of Wimbledon across its two main channels. Every match will also be shown on iPlayer, plus coverage via radio, online and the app.
The presenting line-up is yet to be confirmed, but rumours suggest Andy Murray could make an appearance as a pundit. His coaching partnership with Novak Djokovic recently came to an end, opening the door to a broadcast role at SW19.
Murray was in the commentary box in 2018 after undergoing his first hip surgery but admitted that he did not enjoy the role.
Asked about his experience by Wimbledon legend Sue Barker last year, the Scot replied: “I didn’t [enjoy it] but not because of the people I did it with. The commentary box was tiny. It was a long time to be in there. I actually didn’t enjoy it that much.”
Carlos Alcaraz is looking to make it three straight Wimbledon titles in 2025, having beaten Djokovic in each of the last two finals. Jannik Sinner, meanwhile, will be looking to banish his French Open heartache by claiming the honours for himself.
Djokovic will also be hoping for a campaign to remember at the All England Club. He is one title away from equalling Roger Federer’s all-time record of eight, but will go into this year’s tournament as one of the underdogs.