So you want to watch Wimbledon 2026 but you missed/failed at the ballot — and you’re not spending the whole tournament glued to a TV screen indoors, while the sun’s a-shinin’ (hopefully!) and there’s Pimm’s for a-drinkin’.
Luckily, plenty of London establishments are erecting a giant screen — and possibly a deckchair or two — so you can catch the Wimbledon 2026 action al fresco.
FYI, the Wimbledon 2026 dates are 29 June-12 July. Stick it in your diary. It overlaps with the FIFA Men’s World Cup, so better get scheduling your screenings…
Watch Wimbledon 2026 at Summer Screens in Canary Wharf
As part of the Summer Screens series of events, Wimbledon matches are broadcast for free on a screen in Canary Wharf’s Canada Square Park. Grab refreshments at nearby bars, restaurants and supermarkets.
The same screen also hosts free open-air film screenings throughout the summer, as well as Formula 1, cricket and other major sporting events.
Wimbledon 2026 screenings in Canary Wharf, free, check the schedule closer to the time for Wimbledon 2026 details.
Watch Wimbledon 2026 for free in Covent Garden
The Covent Garden Piazza, in a collaboration with Lanson (the official champagne of Wimbledon, don’tcha know), sets up a huge screen broadcasting the tennis, plus deckchairs to sink in, if you’re quick enough. Screenings are free and strawberries are usually available to buy from pop-ups nearby (we imagine plenty of champers will be too). This one will be very popular due to its location.
Wimbledon screenings in Covent Garden, free, 29 June-12 July 2026.
Free Wimbledon screenings 2026 on South Bank
Another one that’s likely to be popular due to footfall: the National Theatre is putting up a large outdoor screen outside its Understudy pub, for anyone to watch the Wimbledon action for free. Mind you, the price of a pint here will have you screaming “You cannot be serious!”
Wimbledon 2026 screenings at the National Theatre, free, 29 June-12 July 2026.
Wimbledon 2026 free screenings at Camden Market
Wimbledon matches are shown live on an outdoor big screen in the Summer Garden at Camden Market, with deckchair seating (100 chairs available) and outdoor table tennis if you’re inspired by all that thwacking on the screen. Strawberries are available from stalls in Hawley Wharf.
Wimbledon 2026 screenings at Camden Market, free, 29 June-12 July 2026.
Free Wimbledon 2026 screenings at Hammersmith Summer Festival
Now in its 19th year, the Hammersmith Summer Festival offers an ideal spot for kicking back and soaking up the tennis action. The big screen pops up in Lyric Square, with deckchairs provided, and stewards on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Wimbledon 2026 screenings at Hammersmith Summer Festival, free, 29 June-12 July 2026.
Watch Wimbledon 2026 for free at Everyman on the Canal, King’s Cross
Take a seat on the steps at Granary Square (King’s Cross) during the Championships to watch the Centre Court action on a big screen that’s set up on the other side of the canal. The lawn-effect steps are usually scattered with oversized pillows for extra comfort.
Once again, the screen doubles up as an outdoor cinema, with cult classics and family faves shown for free throughout the summer.
Wimbledon at Everyman on the Canal, King’s Cross, free, check website for details of exact screenings closer to the time.
Free Wimbledon screenings at Cardinal Place, Victoria
The Garden at Cardinal Place once again screens live action from SW19 with various food and drink offers including a cocktail pop-up from Rail House Victoria and a gelato cart from Emilia’s.
Wimbledon screenings at Cardinal Place, free, 29 June-12 July 2026 (except 5 July).
Free Wimbledon screenings at One New Change
Head to the ground floor of One New Change shopping centre (right by St Paul’s Cathedral) for free Wimbledon screenings. Deckchairs are angled to offer the cathedral as a backdrop as you watch the action on a large screen. A Nespresso pop-up serves white chocolate strawberry coffee, and bar service is available from the nearby F1 Arcade.
Wimbledon screenings at One New Change, free, 29 June-12 July 2026 (expect 5 July).
Wimbledon matches at KERB Sports Bar, Spitalfields
For Summer 2026, KERB Sports Bar pops up at Old Spitalfields Market, and while the focus is predominantly on the football, other sports including Formula One and Wimbledon have been mentioned too. The space is split across an open-air terrace, a Clubhouse indoor bar with eight large screens, and private rooms, with food available from on-site traders Happy Face Pizza and Only Jerkin’ Caribbean chicken.
KERB Sports Bar, Wimbledon screening details TBC.
Free Wimbledon 2026 screenings at Spitalfields Market
In addition to the above KERB pop-up, Spitalfields Market hosts its own summer sports screenings. Wimbledon is among the sports being shown on a giant 188-inch outdoor screen in Bishop’s Square, Spitalfields Market. It’s free to sit down and watch whatever’s showing, full schedule TBC.
Spitalfields Summer Screen, free, from 22 May 2026.
Watch Wimbledon matches at ‘Centre Court-Yard’ at Ham Yard Hotel
As always during Wimbledon, Soho’s Ham Yard Hotel transforms its courtyard into ‘Centre-Court Yard’ for the two weeks of the Championships, showing matches on a large outdoor screen. Broadcasting starts 11am daily, and booking will be available for the finals.
Centre-Court Yard at the Ham Yard Hotel, 30 June-13 July 2025, from 11am daily.
Free Wimbledon 2026 screenings at Eccleston Yards, Belgravia
Wimbledon in the Yards is at Belgravia courtyard Eccleston Yards, with every day of Wimbledon shown on the large open-air screen, and deckchairs and benches available nearby on a first-come-first-served basis. Refreshments are available from nearby cafes, restaurants and bars.
Wimbledon in the Yards, free, 29 June-12 July 2026.
Watch Wimbledon for free in Farringdon
On weekdays during this year’s tournament, there’s space for 500 people at a time to watch on a large screen at New Street Square in Farringdon. Takeaway Indian food is available from Kaana, and Drake & Morgan’s The Refinery will serve drinks.
Wimbledon screenings in New Street Square, Farringdon, free, 29 June-12 July 2026 (weekdays only).
Free Wimbledon screenings at the Piazza, Wimbledon
Want to soak up the SW19 atmosphere, but don’t have tickets to get inside the All England Club? Head to The Piazza in Wimbledon town centre, which has a large screen and deckchair seating for anyone looking to tune into the latest game/set/match.
Big Screen Tennis in Wimbledon, free, 29 June-12 July 2026.
Wimbledon screenings at Summer by the River
Summer by the River is back along the south bank of the Thames, between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, offering free outdoor screenings of Wimbledon and other sports throughout the summer. A strawberries and cream pop-up nearby serves the tennis-inspired treat.
Wimbledon screenings at Summer by the River, free, 29 June-12 July 2026, from 11am daily.
Wimbledon 2026 screenings in Islington Square
Bag a deckchair or take your own picnic blanket to watch Wimbledon on a large screen in Islington Square. Food and drink is available to buy from local businesses including neighbourhood restaurant Megan’s, coffee spot Selv Roastery, and the Bottle Cocktail Shop.
Wimbledon in Islington Square, free, 29 June-12 July 2026.
Wimbledon 2026 screenings at The Refinery(s)
Both the Southwark and City branches of Drake & Morgan restaurant/bar The Refinery install large screens on their terraces, so you can kick back and watch the action with a beer or cocktail in hand.
Wimbledon 2026 screenings at the Refinery Bankside (Southwark) and the Refinery New Street Square (Chancery Lane), 29 June-12 July 2026.
Wimbledon 2026 at Bluebird Chelsea
Once again, the terrace at upmarket restaurant Bluebird Chelsea gets a tennis-inspired makeover — think oversized tennis balls scattered about the place — providing somewhere to tuck into a selection of themed drinks and desserts as the tournament is screened live.
Bluebird has teamed up with official Wimbledon coffee sponsor Lavazza for the seasonal menu, which includes set vanilla cream with marinated strawberries, Pimm’s jelly and mint, and strawberry cheesecake and glazed chocolate orange doughnuts.
Wimbledon 2026 at Bluebird Chelsea.
Wimbledon 2026 finals at Venn Street Records
For Wimbledon finals weekend, Clapham live music venue Venn Street Records turns its attention to the tennis, hosting a weekend street party screening both the men’s and women’s finals on a big outdoor screen. Once the Centre Court drama’s over, live music and DJs keep the party going till late.
Wimbledon finals at Venn Street Records, 11-12 July 2026.
Wimbledon 2026 finals at Strawberries & Screen, Duke of York Square
Picking up the tail end of the tournament, Strawberries & Screen returns to Duke of York Square opposite Chelsea’s Saatchi Gallery, with the men’s semi-finals (10 July), women’s final (11 July) and men’s final (12 July) shown on a big screen. It’s free, although ‘VIP’ deckchair seating at the front will be available — details on nabbing that TBA. There’s also a pop-up bar from Chelsea Grocer, and an Aesop stall, because Chelsea.
Strawberries & Screen at Duke of York Square, 10-12 July 2026.
Free Wimbledon screenings at BST Hyde Park (2026 TBC)
BST Hyde Park is a huge music festival taking place over three weekends in June and July. On the weekdays in between, the festival set-up is used for Open House, a free festival of entertainment open to everyone, offering live music, film screenings… and Wimbledon screenings on certain days of the tournament (though sadly not finals weekend).
Food stalls and pop-up bars are scattered throughout the site, and with the entertainment running concurrently, you could always wander off and find a spot of samba or a live DJ set if it’s a bit of a slow match.
Wimbledon screenings at BST Hyde Park. 2026 details TBC.
Pubs in Wimbledon showing tennis
The following local boozers in the Wimbledon area will be screening the tennis:
- The Rose and Crown — screenings accompanied by a giant tennis ball installation, and live music performances throughout Wimbledon fortnight.
- The Dog & Fox — claims to have the largest screen in Wimbledon Village, situated in the pub garden. Tournament-themed food and drink includes a tennis ball scotch egg.
- The Alexandra — offering live screenings on its ‘Alexfresco’ summer terrace rooftop, where we’re promised “a festival-style celebration featuring outside bars, live music and late-night DJs across both weekends, alongside exciting merchandise giveaways and complimentary samplings”. Plus pizza. They’ve got pizza.
- The Crooked Billet — Known for cocktails and spritzes, and erects large screens for the duration of the tournament
Beyond that, check out London’s best sports bars to see which Wimbledon 2026 matches they’re showing (though bearing in mind that this year’s tournament clashes with the World Cup, the footie might take precedence in some venues).
