Wimbledon 2026 is played 29 June – 12 July 2026 on the grass courts of the All England Club in London. The men's pre-tournament favourite is defending champion Jannik Sinner, as two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz misses the tournament with a wrist injury. At the top of the women's draw are world number one Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Iga Swiatek. For the Finnish bettor, the grass season offers a market of its own – the fast surface puts a premium on the serve and favours the leading players.
When and where is Wimbledon 2026 played?
The main draw begins on Monday 29 June 2026 and runs for two weeks. The women's final is played on Saturday 11 July and the men's final on Sunday 12 July 2026. As ever, the tournament is staged on the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London – the season's only Grand Slam on grass. Grass is the fastest surface of the season, which shortens rallies and emphasises the importance of the serve.
Wimbledon 2026 men's favourites
Jannik Sinner is the clear pre-tournament favourite now that Carlos Alcaraz – the finest grass-court player of recent years – has to sit the tournament out with a wrist injury. Sinner's consistency and improved serve make him a strong favourite, but on grass a single off day can topple anyone.
Wimbledon 2026 women's favourites
On the women's side the top is more even. World number one Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Iga Swiatek are the pre-tournament favourites, but grass has traditionally thrown up surprises. Elena Rybakina (a former Wimbledon champion) and Coco Gauff are rated as strong challengers, and among the younger players Mirra Andreeva has been on a steady rise. The women's tournament is often more open than the men's – which means longer odds and more value opportunities in the early rounds.
The peculiarities of grass courts in betting
Grass changes the nature of the game, and that is worth factoring into your bets:
- The serve is decisive: big servers win more of their service games – there are fewer breaks, so "Over" game totals and tie-break markets are often profitable.
- Surprises in the early rounds: on a fast surface one good serving day can topple a favourite – small stakes on the underdog offer value.
- Set bets instead of the match winner: when the favourite is at short odds, markets such as "to win a set 6-3 or less" give a better return.
- Follow grass-court records, not just the ranking: some players are clearly better on grass than on other surfaces.
- The weather is a factor: the roof on Centre Court changes conditions – an indoor roof slows the game down slightly.
- Always compare at least two prices before placing a bet.
Where should you bet on Wimbledon?
For the Finnish bettor the most important thing is to choose a licensed bookmaker with comprehensive tennis markets and competitive odds. EpicBet offers extensive tennis betting and 10% rakeback on sports bets, and operates under Malta's MGA licence – which means winnings are tax-free for the Finnish player. Rabona is another option specialising in sports betting, and its odds are worth keeping in the comparison. You will find more betting picks in our betting section.
Frequently asked questions
When is Wimbledon 2026 played?
29 June – 12 July 2026 on the grass courts of the All England Club in London. The women's final is on 11 July, the men's final on 12 July.
Who is the men's favourite?
Defending champion Jannik Sinner – Carlos Alcaraz is out with a wrist injury.
Who is the women's favourite?
Aryna Sabalenka (WTA #1) and defending champion Iga Swiatek.
Are winnings tax-free?
With an EU/EEA-licensed bookmaker (e.g. Malta's MGA) winnings are tax-free. Winnings from an operator licensed in Curaçao or Anjouan are taxable capital income.
Summary
Wimbledon 2026 is the highlight of the summer for the tennis bettor. On the men's side Sinner is a clear favourite in Alcaraz's absence, while the women's top is more open, led by Sabalenka and Swiatek. The peculiarities of grass are worth exploiting: focus on the serve markets, tie-break and set bets, and early-round surprises rather than the match winner alone. Choose a licensed bookmaker, compare the odds – and always play responsibly.