The Wimbledon Tennis Championships (AKA the most iconic tennis tournament in the world) bounces back into London today. But if you missed out on the Wimbledon ballot, fear not. We’re here to tell you that London has plenty of sunny spots, filled with booze and big screens showing all the Centre Court action.
So if you haven’t got tickets to the matches, here are the best places in London to watch the Wimbledon this July for free.
1. Screen on the Canal, King’s Cross
You might think Screen on the Canal is just for checking out movies from the green canal-side steps, but they’ll also be showing plenty of the Wimbledon action, too. Head on down for a day of varied viewing entertainment.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free from 12pm between June 30 – July 13.
2. Summer Screens, Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf’s free screenings will also be in full swing throughout the summer, with movies and sporting action galore. And you bet they’ll be showing Wimbledon too (otherwise they wouldn’t be on this list, I suppose…). Their hi-res Summer Screens ensure a buzzing atmosphere, and viewers can take advantage of the area’s many food and drink options, as well as the plethora of activities and events.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free from 11am between June 30 – July 13.
3. Summer By The River, London Bridge
This annual summer festival brings all sorts of events and entertainment to a river-side stretch of London Bridge. One of the biggest draws is the fantastic outdoor viewing experience at The Scoop, which gets taken over every year by Wimbledon fever. Thanks to the bowl-like shape of the viewing area, everyone has a fantastic view of the action – and the seating is perfectly sized to chill out and enjoy some al-fresco food and drink in the summer weather.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
4. Eccleston Yards, Belgravia
Wimbledon in the Yards will be taking over this beautiful Belgravia courtyard for the first few weeks of July. Visitors can plonk themselves down onto a deckchair or picnic bench, grab some food and drink from one of the nearby restaurants, bars or coffee shops. And enjoy the open-air action.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
5. Vinegar Yard, London Bridge
Vinegar Yard can always be counted on to keep you entertained with all of the sports coverage. Smack in the middle of their extensive sporty shenanigans, they’ll be screening all the Wimbledon action. Grab some ‘za from the Bad Boy Pizza Society and a drink from the well-stocked bar, and you’ll be sorted!
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
6. Summer in the Square, Marylebone
Marylebone’s popular Summer in the Square will also be screening all the Wimbledon matches on the big screen in Portman Square Gardens. Considered to be one of London’s best outdoor screening spaces, visitors can grab a seat on a deck chair with a drink in hand. Food will also be available at pop-up, Guest Kitchen.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
5. The Refinery Bankside, Waterloo
With one of the largest outdoor screens in the capital, The Refinery Bankside is not a spot to be sniffed at. Grab a deckchair on the alfresco terrace and a drink from the fully stocked bar – there’s not much more you could need! They’ve even got a limited-edition Wimbledon-inspired Green & Purple Matcha to keep you nice and cool.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
6. Strawberries & Screen, Chelsea
This one is a finals-focused viewing opportunity, and it’s on offer over at Duke of York Square. Strawberries & Screen brings a park viewing experience, complimentary tennis lessons for mini tennis-lovers, and plenty of pop-up bars for strawberries & screen cream. There will also be VIP seating for those who need to be AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to the action, erm, screen.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis finals between July 11-13.
7. The Piazza, Wimbledon
Is there a better way to soak up the atmosphere than in Wimbledon itself? You can head to The Piazza in Wimbledon town centre to catch all the action on a large screen with deckchairs.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
8. St James’s Market, St James’s
It’s set to be a Wimbledon season full of massive screens, clearly, and we’re living for it! St James’s Market is also throwing their big ol’ outdoor screen into the mix, with yet another free screening experience. Relax back in a deck chair and grab some takeaway food and drinks from the surrounding restaurants, and you’ll be ready for the next set!
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
9. Big Screen at Merchant Square, Paddington
Another free Wimbledon screening (gosh, they’re being so generous!) can be found over by the canal at Paddington Basin. They’ll be screening Wimbledon from 11am every day, with no booking required. Deckchairs and picnic spots will be available on the lawn, free on a first-come, first-served basis. Just turn up and grab a seat! You can also enjoy al fresco cocktails from a pop-up horse box bar and test your skills with on-site tennis games.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
10. One New Change, St Paul’s
Located on New Change Passage, the views of St Paul’s couldn’t be better from the One New Change’s Wimbledon screening. No reservations needed, you can enjoy world-class tennis with the view of St Paul’s and a fully stocked bar. What more could you ask for?
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
11. Cardinal Place, Victoria
You can enjoy a wonderful Wimbledon viewing experience in a sunny garden at the Cardinal Place roof garden. BAM Karaoke will be providing some pre-match entertainment and you’ll be being kept well-fed and well-hydrated with some fantastic food and drink offerings on hand, too.
🎾 You can watch the Wimbledon tennis screening for free between June 30 – July 13.
12. Or head to the pub, of course
As with every major sporting event throughout the year, tons of pubs around London will be keeping punters up to date with each volley with pub screenings.
🍻 The Young’s brand of pubs has six venues in Wimbledon, where you can grab a pint and some food, and settle in for a more relaxed viewing experience, but still right in the heart of it all. The Dog & Fox, The Crooked Billet, Fire Stables, The Alexandra, The Hand In Hand, and Rose & Crown will all be showing the action.
🍺 For a bit of opulence, head to the restored Victorian splendour of The Audley Public House. Soak up the pub atmosphere (and a pint or two from the independent Smallbrook’s Brewery as you cheer on every game of Wimbledon, courtesy of the pub’s screen.
🍻 Beloved West London pub, The Prince, invites guests to swing by to enjoy the tennis in one of London’s most famous beer gardens. Fret not about the weather, either, as their retractable roof has you covered, rain or shine.
🍻 Sister pubs, The Cadogan Arms (Chelsea) and The George (Fitzrovia) are also getting into the swing of things with a limited-edition Strawberry and Cream cocktail. It’s a perfectly seasonal cocktail for sipping as you cheer on the players from the comfort of the iconic London pubs, where every minute of the competition is being screened.
🍺 The Hound in Chiswick will also be getting into the swing of things, screening every match on large screens across the venue. They’re not doing things by halves, either. They’ll be offering a hefty 2.5l ‘Pimm’s Towers’, a limited edition Strawberries and Cream cocktails and a delicious English Strawberry Trifle to mark the occasion.
