{"id":7262,"date":"2025-07-03T17:32:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T16:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.loopla.com\/?p=7262"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:29:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:29:53","slug":"watch-wimbledon-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/watch-wimbledon-for-free","title":{"rendered":"Where to Watch Wimbledon for Free in London (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wimbledon 2026 runs from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July, and more than 20 spots across London are showing the matches live and for free. Expect a big screen, deckchairs and a summer atmosphere in every part of the city, from canalside steps at King’s Cross to a screen right in front of St Paul’s. Below we’ve picked our favourites by area, with a note on why each one is worth your time. Most run across the fortnight, but a few are date-limited, so check each venue’s page for exact days and times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for somewhere to watch Wimbledon this summer, London has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big screens are popping up right across the city, in canalside squares, riverside gardens and tucked-away courtyards, all showing the tournament live and for free. Grab a deckchair, bring a blanket and settle in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s where to head, sorted by area, along with why we’ve picked each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Central London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Covent Garden Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd East Piazza, WC2E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covent Garden’s famous piazza turns into one of the most atmospheric free screenings in town, with a giant screen, deckchairs and the usual buzz of street performers around you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick if you want the classic West End day out:<\/strong> it’s easy to fold in alongside a show, some shopping or a wander through the market. Deckchairs go first-come, first-served, so arrive early on big match days. Wimbledon at Covent Garden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portman Square Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Portman Square, W1H<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This lovely garden square just north of Marble Arch is usually private, but it opens up for Marylebone’s Summer in the Square, with a big screen plus games and activities for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our top central pick for families:<\/strong> it’s the most kid-focused spot on the list, and a rare chance to get inside one of London’s private garden squares. Note the screen runs for the latter half of the fortnight rather than the whole tournament. Portman Square: Summer in the Square<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St James’s Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd St James’s Market, SW1Y<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just off Regent Street, this smart little spot offers a calmer, more grown-up watch. Grab a takeaway lunch or an iced coffee and enjoy the tennis in a stylish central setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One for a quieter viewing:<\/strong> if the bigger squares feel too busy, this is a more relaxed alternative right in the middle of town. Wimbledon at St James’s Market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eccleston Yards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Eccleston Yards, Belgravia, SW1W<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tucked-away courtyard in Belgravia, with a big screen surrounded by independent shops, bars and caf\u00e9s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love it as a hidden gem:<\/strong> it’s relaxed, easy to reach, and there’s plenty of good food and drink right on the doorstep, whether you’re in for a weekend afternoon or a weekday lunch break. Wimbledon at Eccleston Yards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Street Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd New Street Square, EC4A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A City square just off Fleet Street, with a big screen on The Refinery’s terrace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handy if you’re working nearby:<\/strong> it’s an easy after-work option in the Holborn and City patch, where you can grab a drink and catch the evening matches without going far. Wimbledon at New Street Square<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One New Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd New Change Passage, EC4M<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The open-air passage at One New Change frames its big screen with the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral right behind it, so you can watch the tennis from a deckchair with one of London’s best backdrops. Our pick for the setting:<\/strong> it’s a proper “only in London” spot, and there are caf\u00e9s and restaurants all around for food and drinks. Wimbledon at One New Change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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North London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wimbledon on the Canal, King’s Cross<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Granary Square, N1C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A local favourite, this canalside screening lets you sit on the famous grass steps or a beanbag overlooking Regent’s Canal, with an Everyman kiosk nearby for snacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our favourite for the view:<\/strong> watching by the water is hard to beat on a warm evening, and King’s Cross has loads going on around it. Everyman on the Canal, King’s Cross<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camden Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Camden Market, NW1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camden’s Summer Garden sets up a giant screen with around 100 deckchairs, outdoor table tennis and street food traders all around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick for food:<\/strong> the choice of street food is unbeatable, and there’s plenty to keep everyone busy between matches, so it’s an easy place to make an afternoon of it. Wimbledon at Camden Market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islington Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Islington Square, N1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A relaxed open courtyard just off Upper Street, surrounded by shops and places to eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An easy family stop in North London:<\/strong> the setting is calm and there are plenty of food options, so it’s simple to turn a match into a longer visit. Wimbledon at Islington Square<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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South London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wimbledon at the National Theatre, Southbank<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd National Theatre, SE1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Theatre’s outdoor screen sits right on the Southbank riverside walk, next to The Understudy pub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great to combine with a Southbank stroll:<\/strong> it’s one of the most central spots going, which also makes it one of the busiest, so arrive early for the big matches. Wimbledon at the National Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer by the River, London Bridge City<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd London Bridge City, SE1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This riverside stretch beside the Thames shows the tennis as part of its Summer by the River programme, with Tower Bridge just along the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick for the riverside setting:<\/strong> you can watch by the river and then take a stroll along one of the loveliest walks in London. Summer by the River sport schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Screen on The Piazza, Wimbledon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd The Piazza, Wimbledon town centre, SW19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch Wimbledon in Wimbledon. Love Wimbledon puts a big screen and deckchairs on the town-centre Piazza, a short walk from the All England Club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick for atmosphere:<\/strong> it’s the closest you’ll get to the action without a ticket, with a proper local, community feel on the doorstep of where it all happens. Wimbledon Championships live on the Big Screen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wimbledon Experience, Battersea Power Station<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Battersea Power Station, SW11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screening comes with a whole riverside destination attached, from shops and restaurants to open space by the Thames. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick for an all-day family outing:<\/strong> there’s far more than the tennis here, so it’s easy to build a full day around a match. The Wimbledon Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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East London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Canary Wharf Summer Screens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Canada Square Park, E14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canary Wharf’s Summer Screens display shows the key matches on a big screen in Canada Square Park, with room to bring a picnic blanket and plenty of bars, restaurants and shops nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A spread out, reliable choice:<\/strong> there’s space to spread out and food close at hand, which suits families and after-work crowds alike. Canary Wharf Summer Screens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishops Square, Spitalfields<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Bishops Square, Spitalfields, E1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big screen on the City fringe with the historic Spitalfields Market right beside it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick for foodies:<\/strong> the market’s food offering is one of the best in London, so it’s an easy place to graze your way through an afternoon of tennis. Watch sport for free at Spitalfields<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screen on the Green, St Katharine Docks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd St Katharine Docks, E1W<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Katharine Docks screens the tennis from a floating garden set among the boats in the marina, with a pop-up bar and waterside restaurants around you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prettiest setting on this list:<\/strong> watching beside the water and the boats, with Tower Bridge just next door, is a real treat. Screen on the Green, St Katharine Docks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wimbledon on the Big Screen, Stratford<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Victory Park, East Village, E20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big open-air screen in Victory Park in East Village, a stone’s throw from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick for space:<\/strong> there’s plenty of room for children to roam, and the wider park makes for an easy day out around the tennis. Wimbledon on the Big Screen, East Village<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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West London<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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BST Hyde Park Open House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Hyde Park, W2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of British Summer Time’s free Open House programme, Hyde Park shows Wimbledon on one of London’s biggest outdoor screens, with food stalls, bars and free games-based tennis sessions for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick for the biggest atmosphere:<\/strong> it’s a huge screen with a real festival feel, plus free kids’ tennis if you fancy a go. Note that Open House runs Monday to Thursday only. BST Hyde Park Open House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

W1mbledon in Hanover Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Hanover Square, W1S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big screen just south of Oxford Street, with deckchairs and local drinks vendors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fun one for a West End shopping break:<\/strong> it’s a handy place to rest your feet mid-shop, and we can’t help enjoying the “W1mbledon” nod to the W1 postcode. Game, Set, W1mbledon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strawberries & Screen, Duke of York Square<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Duke of York Square, Chelsea, SW3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Chelsea square off the King’s Road leans right into the classic strawberries-and-cream ritual for the finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our pick to see out the tournament:<\/strong> it’s a lovely, celebratory way to round off the fortnight. Note it runs on the last weekend only, so it’s one for the finals rather than the early rounds. Strawberries & Screen 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hammersmith Summer Festival: Live from Wimbledon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Lyric Square, W6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hammersmith’s annual big screen returns to Lyric Square with free deckchairs and no booking needed, as part of the wider Summer Festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than just the tennis:<\/strong> with the festival on around it, there’s usually plenty else going on, so it’s a good option if you’re in West London with the family. Hammersmith Summer Festival: Live from Wimbledon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few things worth knowing so you get the most out of it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n