Wimbledon 2025: Broadcast Guide for India and US Viewers – Prize Money, Top Seeds, and Tech Updates

The Wimbledon Championships are just around the corner! As anticipation builds for the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, here's a comprehensive guide on how to catch all the action live from India and the US.

A detailed view of a tennis ball prior to The Championships Wimbledon 2025

Key Dates for Wimbledon 2025

• Start Date: June 30, 2025
• Location: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
• Women's Final: July 12, 2025
• Men's Final: July 13, 2025

Wimbledon 2025: Prize Money

The Wimbledon Championships offer a substantial reward for success. The champion will walk away with a staggering $4.07 million, making it the most lucrative prize among all four Grand Slam tournaments. The runner-up will also receive a significant sum of $2.08 million.

How to Watch Wimbledon 2025 Live

India

Star Sports holds the exclusive broadcast rights for Wimbledon 2025 in India. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar, allowing fans to follow every match.

United States

Tennis enthusiasts in the United States can tune into ESPN and the Tennis Channel to watch Wimbledon 2025 live.

Who Are the Reigning Champions?

In 2024, Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain secured the singles titles. Krejcikova defeated Jasmine Paolini, claiming her second Grand Slam title and her first at the All England Club. Alcaraz triumphed over Novak Djokovic, winning his second consecutive trophy at the grass-court major and his fourth Slam title overall, bringing his total to five at age 22.

Top Seeds at Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner enter Wimbledon as the top-seeded players in the women's and men's singles, respectively. The tournament seedings align with the WTA and ATP rankings. Coco Gauff is seeded No. 2 for the women, followed by Jessica Pegula at No. 3 and Paolini at No. 4. In the men's draw, Alcaraz is seeded No. 2, with Alexander Zverev at No. 3 and Jack Draper at No. 4.

New Technology at Wimbledon 2025

This year marks a significant change at the All England Club, as electronic line-calling will be implemented during matches, replacing line judges. This advancement brings Wimbledon in line with the Australian Open and the US Open, leaving the French Open as the only major where human officials still make in or out calls – at least for the time being.