JUST hours after Carlos Alcaraz claimed the 2026 Australian Open title in Melbourne, Channel Nine has made its next major play – securing the Australian broadcast rights to Wimbledon for the long term.
The network has confirmed a new multi-year agreement with the All England Lawn Tennis Club that will keep Wimbledon on Nine platforms through to 2029, extending a long-standing partnership between the broadcaster and one of sport’s most prestigious events.
Under the renewed deal, Wimbledon will continue to air live and free on the Nine Network and 9Now, alongside extensive subscription coverage on Stan Sport, including on-demand access, highlights and 4K UHD streaming where available.
The agreement further cements Nine’s position as the “Home of Tennis” in Australia, with the broadcaster now holding the rights to all four Grand Slam tournaments – the Australian Open, Roland Garros, the US Open and Wimbledon.
Nine Chief Executive Officer Matt Stanton said the deal reflects the enduring value of premium sport delivered at scale across multiple platforms.
“Wimbledon is one of the most prestigious properties in global sport, and securing its long-term future with Nine is an important outcome for the Group,” Mr Stanton said.
Managing Director of Streaming and Broadcast at Nine, Amanda Laing, said the broadcaster’s approach goes beyond a single broadcast window.
“Through the 9Network, 9Now and Stan Sport, our role is to make Wimbledon accessible, immersive and relevant for Australian audiences, wherever and however they choose to watch,” she said.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club also welcomed the extension, citing Nine’s reach and multi-platform strategy as key to the ongoing successful partnership.
“Nine’s free-to-air reach, combined with its powerful multi-platform offering, will ensure Wimbledon continues to be experienced by millions of fans across Australia,” said spokesman Paul Davies.
