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Wimbledon is back and started on June 28th, running until July 11th. If you’re unable to tune in to live television to watch the world’s favorite tennis tournament, you can easily watch live Wimbledon coverage on your mobile device. Here’s our guide to watching Wimbledon 2021 on your iPhone or iPad. We also explain how to view Wimbledon on your Mac or PC.
Is It Legal to Stream BBC Coverage on Mobile?
Yes, but only if you have a valid TV license to watch Wimbledon on iPlayer. In 2016, the regulations were changed, and now you need a license even if you watch a download later. If you don’t have a TV license, you could face a fine of £1,000. Learn how to get a TV license here.
How to View Wimbledon on iPhone and iPad
The most obvious way to watch Wimbledon on your iPhone or iPad is by using the BBC iPlayer app. You can download the iPlayer app from the App Store, and stream live programs, and catch up on any match that you’ve missed. During our testing, we found that the streams were about 45 seconds behind live TV. Using 4G for a minute of streaming used 10 MB of data, while streaming over 3G used 4 MB of data.
If you don’t find Wimbledon in the list of recommended programs, you can search for it by typing ‘Wimbledon’ in the search box.
Data Usage
Keep an eye on your data usage if you stream over a mobile internet connection (3G/4G). A few minutes of live programming can quickly consume several MB of data, so be cautious if you have a limited monthly data limit.
How to Watch Wimbledon on iPlayer Abroad
You must be in the UK to watch the live coverage of Wimbledon on BBC iPlayer. If you’re outside of the UK, you can use a VPN to get around these restrictions. However, remember that using VPN technology to access geo-locked content is against the rules. Check out our guide on how to use iPlayer abroad on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC.
How to Watch Wimbledon 2021 on Mac or PC
To watch Wimbledon 2021 on a Mac or PC, go to the desktop version of the BBC iPlayer at bbc.co.uk/iplayer. To watch a match live, select BBC 1 or BBC 2, and choose the appropriate day. You can view any match broadcast in the past 5 days, and search for Wimbledon matches by typing ‘Wimbledon’ into the search bar in the top right corner of the screen.
Enjoy watching Wimbledon 2021 on your device!
FAQs
1. Can I watch Wimbledon 2021 live on my iPhone?
Yes, you can download the BBC iPlayer app from the App Store on your iPhone, and stream live matches or catch up on any match you’ve missed.
2. Can I watch Wimbledon 2021 on a Mac or PC?
Yes, you can watch Wimbledon 2021 on a desktop version of the BBC iPlayer at bbc.co.uk/iplayer. You can select BBC 1 or BBC 2 to watch a match live, and view any match broadcast in the past 5 days.