How to watch the Wimbledon tennis from abroad
It’s a popular time to escape the UK and catch the rays. Are you currently abroad or do you have a holiday planned over the next couple of weeks and wondering how you can keep on track with Wimbledon? We’re sharing how you can watch the tennis from the comfort of your sun lounger, pool or the beach!
Watching the Wimbledon tennis abroad can be tricky, especially if you’re missing the UK commentary or struggling to find a sports bar. Here’s our top tips to watching the tennis on your laptop, iPhone or iPad.
VPN Software that makes your device think it’s in the UK!
Go to https://www.expressvpn.com and sign up to the 1 month package for $12.95 (approx £10!)
Or you can take advantage of a 30 day free trial which Express VPN are offering.
Stage 1: Firstly, download the VPN app on your phone, computer or tablet.
Once you’ve got the App installed open up the software and press allow on both screens. Once done set your location as UK then press connect.
Now your device is securely connected to the UK as if you’re back at home.
Stage 2: The Wimbledon Tennis is being shown on BBC.
You’ll need to download and install the BBC iPlayer TV App and get watching!
Or you can visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer
Stage 3: BBC iPlayer select BBC1 then live TV.
(For a list of the matches scroll down and see below)
Whoever you’re supporting at Wimbledon we hope you enjoy the games wherever in the world you may be!
Here are the dates to add to your diary:
The Championships 2017: Monday 3 July – Sunday 16 July
Daily Schedule
A full Order of Play will be available the night before the next day’s play.
Provisional Championships Schedule
The following is a provisional guide to which events are played when during The Championships:
FIRST WEEK
First Monday
From 11.30am on outside courts, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Court
Gentlemen’s Singles first round
Ladies’ Singles first round
First Tuesday
From 11.30am on outside courts, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Court
Gentlemen’s Singles first round
Ladies’ Singles first round
First Wednesday
From 11.30am on outside courts, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Court
Gentlemen’s Singles second round
Ladies’ Singles second round
Gentlemen’s Doubles first round
Ladies’ Doubles first round
First Thursday
From 11.30am on outside courts, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Court
Gentlemen’s Singles second round
Ladies’ Singles second round
Gentlemen’s Doubles first round
Ladies’ Doubles first round
First Friday
From 11.30am on outside courts, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Court
Gentlemen’s Singles third round
Ladies’ Singles third round
Gentlemen’s Doubles second round
Ladies’ Doubles second round
Middle Saturday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
Gentlemen’s Singles third round
Ladies’ Singles third round
Gentlemen’s Doubles second round
Ladies’ Doubles second round
Mixed Doubles first round
Boys’ and Girls’ singles first round
Middle Sunday
No play
SECOND WEEK
Second Monday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round
Ladies’ Singles fourth round
Gentlemen’s Doubles third round
Ladies’ Doubles third round
Mixed Doubles first round
Boys’ and Girls’ Singles first round
Second Tuesday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
Ladies’ Singles quarter-finals
Gentlemen’s Doubles quarter-finals
Ladies’ Doubles quarter-finals
Mixed Doubles second round
Boys’ and Girls’ Singles second round
Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles first round
Second Wednesday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
Gentlemen’s Singles quarter-finals
Ladies’ Doubles semi-finals
Mixed Doubles second round
Boys’ and Girls’ Singles third round
Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles second round
Invitation Doubles
Second Thursday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
Ladies’ Singles semi-finals
Gentlemen’s Doubles semi-finals
Mixed Doubles third round
Wheelchair Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles quarter-finals
Boys’ and Girls’ Singles quarter-finals
Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles third round
Invitation Doubles
Second Friday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
Gentlemen’s Singles semi-finals
Gentlemen’s Doubles semi-finals
Mixed Doubles quarter-finals
Wheelchair Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles semi-finals
Wheelchair Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles semi-finals
Boys’ and Girls’ Singles semi-finals
Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles quarter-finals
Invitation Doubles
Second Saturday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 1pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
2pm – Ladies’ Singles final
Gentlemen’s Doubles final
Ladies’ Doubles final
Girls’ Singles final
Wheelchair Ladies’ Singles final
Wheelchair Gentlemen’s Doubles final
Mixed Doubles semi-finals
Boys’ and Girls’ Doubles semi-finals
Invitation Doubles
Second Sunday
Juniors from 11am on outside courts, all other main draw matches from 11.30am, 2pm on Centre and No.1 Courts.
2pm – Gentlemen’s Singles final
Mixed Doubles final
Wheelchair Gentlemen’s Singles final
Wheelchair Ladies’ Doubles final
Boys’ Singles final
Boys’ Doubles final
Girls’ Doubles final
Invitation Doubles finals
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