Where to watch the live action from SW19 with some atmosphere if you’ve missed out tickets to the real thing

After two summers of pared back events, big screens are back with a bang across the capital. Over this year’s Wimbledon tennis championships (27 June – 10 July 2022), a host of London’s spaces will be hosting pop-up, alfresco screening spaces. Most are free and feature nearby hospitality so you can drink and eat as you watch the live action from SW19. Be prepared to turn up early for a good spot, particularly in the last few days when the suspense amps up during the semis and finals.

Here’s a guide to London’s big screens for the Wimbledon tennis championships 🎾 this summer:

• 1 June – 27 August 2022 : Summer Screens @ Canary Wharf

Along with the tennis, there will also be screenings of F1, cricket, and films throughout the summer. Free. Canada Square Park and Union Square, Canary Wharf, E14. Nearest stations: Canary Wharf or Heron Quays. For more information, visit the Canary Wharf website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Merchant Square

Watch the latest from Wimbledon by the Paddington Canal. Grab a deckchair or bring your own blanket. There will also be a bar serving cocktails. Times vary. Free. Merchant Square, Paddington, W2. Nearest station: Edgware Road or Paddington. For more information, visit the Merchant Square website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Wimbledon @ Hammersmith BID Summer Festival

All the action from SW19 and the Tour de France on the big screen in Lyric Square. From 12pm. Free. Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0NB. Nearest station: Hammersmith. For more information, visit the HammersmithLondon website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Wimbledon in the Gardens

Enjoy free screenings of the tennis in Mayfair, alongside food and drink from Stripes. 11am-8pm. Free. Brown Hart Gardens, Mayfair, W1K 6TD. Nearest station: Bond Street or Marble Arch. For more information, visit the Mayfair London website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Wimbledon @ Flat Iron Square

Head to Southwark’s street food hub to watch the matches on a big screen in the garden. Free entry. Flat Iron Square, 68 Union Street, Bankside, SE1 1TD. Nearest station: Borough, London Bridge or Southwark. For more information, visit the Flat Iron Square website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Wimbledon @ Eccleston Yards

Head to Eccleston Yards to watch the tennis on the big screen while enjoying drinks from the Amie Wine Studio Outdoor Lounge. The UEFA Women’s football will also be shown later in the summer. Free. Eccleston Yards, 21 Eccleston Place, Belgravia, SW1W 9NF. Nearest station: Victoria. To find out more, visit the Belgravia London website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Wimbledon Screenings @ St Kats

Sit back and relax on a deckchair or bench on a floating pontoon as you check out the latest action from SW19. You’re welcome to bring your own soft drinks and snacks, but no alcohol. A bar will be serving food and drinks on the pontoon during the finals. Times vary. Free. St Katharine Docks, 50 St Katharine’s Way, E1W 1LA. Nearest station: Tower Hill or Tower Gateway. For more information, visit the St Kats website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Summer by the River

Watch all the action from centre court on the big screen by the River Thames. Food and refreshments available from the nearby bar. From 12pm-10pm. Free. The Scoop, London Bridge City, SE1 2AA. Nearest stations: London Bridge or Tower Hill. For more information, visit the London Bridge City website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Big Screen on the Piazza

Watch the big matches a stone throw’s away from the actual court at the Piazza. Pull up a deckchair and enjoy food or drink from nearby vendors. 11am-6pm. Free entry. The Piazza, Wimbledon, SW19 1QB. Nearest station: Wimbledon. For more information, visit the LoveWimbledon website.

• 27 June – 10 July 2022 : Summer Screen @ Paternoster Square

Watch the latest action from Wimbledon on the big screen a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral. Times vary. Free. Paternoster Square, City of London, EC4M. Nearest stations: St Paul’s or City Thameslink. For more information, visit the Paternoster Square website.

• 5 – 10 July 2022 : Summer in the Square

Grab a deckchair and watch the last week of Wimbledon in the heart of Mayfair. Selected food and drink stalls available for refreshments and snacks. 12pm-8pm. Free. Portman Square Garden, Mayfair, W1H. Nearest station: Marble Arch or Baker Street. For more information, visit the Baker Street Quarter website.

• 8 – 10 July 2022 : Strawberries & Screen

Watch the Wimbledon men’s and women’s finals and men’s semi-finals on the big screen in the heart of Chelsea. You can bring a picnic or buy some Pimm’s and strawberries from the Partridges pop-up bar. VIP deckchairs also available (for a fee). General entry: Free. Duke of York Square (off King’s Road), Chelsea, SW3 4LY. Nearest station: Sloane Square. For more information, visit the Duke Of York Sq website.

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