Wimbledon comes to an end today with a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown for the men’s title.
Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner will aim to complete his title defense against Alexander Zverev, a first-time Wimbledon finalist who won his first career Grand Slam last month at the French Open.
In the semifinals on Friday, Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s bid for a 25th Grand Slam win in straight sets.
Zverev defeated British wildcard entrant Arthur Fery in his own semifinal, ending Fery’s Cinderella run throughout the tournament. As the most recent French Open champion, Zverev can become the first man in the Open Era (post-1968) to win his second major title at the next event immediately after his first major trophy.
wimbledon 2026 men’s final: what to know
- Who: No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs. No. 2 Alexander Zverev
- When: July 12, approx. 11 a.m. ET
- Where: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (London, England)
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Sinner and Zverev have met 14 times since 2020; Sinner holds the edge with 10 victories, nine of which have happened in the past two years. The most recent meeting, a Sinner win in straight sets, came in the May 2026 Madrid Open.
The final will take place on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Wimbledon 2026 men’s final time and date
The Wimbledon 2026 men’s final is today, July 12, at 11 a.m. ET. It will air on ESPN.
How to watch Wimbledon finals for free
If you don’t have cable or a TV antenna, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream matches from Wimbledon live for free.
DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching sports live for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes ESPN as part of its 125+ channels.
If you aren’t ready to commit to a full-on subscription and just want to tune into today’s game, you can try a Sling TV Orange Day Pass. Priced at $4.99, you’ll get 24 hours of access to all Sling TV Orange has to offer, including ESPN. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes for its Orange plan, which offer between three and seven days of access.
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