The Wimbledon Quarter-Finals take place on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 July 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The final eight players in each singles draw compete for places in the semi-finals, with four matches played across two days on Centre Court and No. 1 Court as the 2026 Championships approach their climax.
What are the Wimbledon Quarter-Finals?
The Wimbledon Quarter-Finals are staged in the second week of The Championships, spreading four men’s quarter-finals and four women’s quarter-finals across Tuesday and Wednesday. Players reaching this stage have already won four matches across the first week, and the cumulative wear of grass court tennis means form and fitness become as important as raw ability. All quarter-final matches take place on the show courts — Centre Court and No. 1 Court — ensuring every match receives the full broadcast treatment.
The quarter-finals represent the stage at which the tournament’s key storylines and potential final matchups begin to take shape. For each player involved, two more victories separate them from a Wimbledon title.
When are the Wimbledon Quarter-Finals 2026?
The quarter-finals are spread across two days:
- Tuesday 7 July 2026: Four quarter-finals — two on Centre Court (from 11:00 BST) and two on No. 1 Court (from 13:00 BST)
- Wednesday 8 July 2026: Four quarter-finals — two on Centre Court (from 11:00 BST) and two on No. 1 Court (from 13:00 BST)
The quarter-finals follow the rest day on Monday 6 July, which marks the halfway point of the two-week tournament. The fourth round is completed by the end of the first week.
Where are the Wimbledon Quarter-Finals?
All quarter-final matches are played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE. Centre Court (capacity 14,979) and No. 1 Court (11,393) host all eight matches. The All England Club is accessible via Wimbledon station (District Line and National Rail) or Southfields station (District Line).
Key Contenders
Based on form entering the 2026 Championships, the men’s quarter-finals are expected to feature defending champion Jannik Sinner (world number one), Carlos Alcaraz (winner of the title in 2023 and 2024), and Novak Djokovic (seven Wimbledon titles) among the leading contenders. Sinner’s serve and baseline consistency have been particularly effective on grass, while Alcaraz’s movement and variety make him the most dangerous opponent in the draw. Jack Draper, the leading British hope, carries home support and has developed strongly over the past 18 months.
In the women’s draw, defending champion Iga Swiatek — whose 6-0, 6-0 final victory in 2025 ended years of discussion about her grass-court credentials — arrives as the clear favourite. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina (2022 champion), and Coco Gauff represent the most significant challenges. Emma Raducanu carries British hopes and enters this edition seeded inside the top 32 for the first time in her career.
How to Watch the Wimbledon Quarter-Finals 2026
- United Kingdom: BBC One and BBC Two carry live coverage on a rotational basis, with full streaming on BBC iPlayer — completely free-to-air.
- United States: ESPN and ESPN+, with streaming also available via Disney+.
- Australia: Channel Nine and Stan Sport.
- Europe: Eurosport and Discovery+ across most territories.
- India: Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar.
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports.
Tickets
Quarter-final tickets are allocated via the annual public ballot, which closes in October of the preceding year. A limited number of queue tickets are available for Centre Court and No. 1 Court during quarter-final week, with fans typically lining up from the early hours for the chance to purchase same-day tickets. Ground passes providing access to the outer courts and the big screens are available through the queue without a ballot requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 Wimbledon Quarter-Finals?
The men’s and women’s quarter-finals are played across Tuesday 7 July and Wednesday 8 July 2026. Play begins at 11:00 BST on Centre Court on both days.
Where are the quarter-finals held?
On Centre Court and No. 1 Court at the All England Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
How can I watch the Wimbledon Quarter-Finals?
BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK (free-to-air), ESPN and ESPN+ in the US, and Eurosport or Discovery+ across most of Europe.
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