The Championships 2025 will be remembered as one of the most successful editions in Wimbledon’s long and storied history. With 746 matches played across 1,250 hours of tennis, the 138th edition of the tournament set new benchmarks both on and off the court, attracting record attendance, exceptional digital engagement and strong global viewership. As the tennis world looks ahead to Wimbledon 2026, the achievements of 2025 highlight the tournament’s unrivalled cultural and sporting impact.
One of the most notable achievements was the highest-attended Wimbledon in history. A total of 548,770 spectators passed through the gates over the Fortnight, with new daily records set on Days 9, 11 and 12. Demand for tickets through the Public Ballot and the iconic Queue remained extremely high, with tens of thousands of fans purchasing on-the-day tickets. Grounds Passes, priced at just £30 during the first eight days, contributed to impressive accessibility and attendance.
This surge in interest also delivered substantial economic benefits. Wimbledon continues to be the most valuable annual sporting event to the UK economy. The 2024 tournament generated an estimated £434 million in UK-wide economic activity, with nearly £279 million attributed to London alone. Early indicators suggest that 2025 surpassed even these strong figures.
Broadcast performance in 2025 reinforced the global appetite for Wimbledon. In the United Kingdom, Wimbledon coverage was streamed more than 69.3 million times on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app, up from 50.1 million in 2024. Total audience hours reached 267 million. The gentlemen’s singles final peaked at 8.8 million viewers across TV and online, while 4.1 million tuned in to watch Iga Swiatek claim her first ladies’ singles title.
International viewership saw similar growth. In Italy, Sky Italia achieved its best Wimbledon ratings ever, with 7.6 million viewers watching Jannik Sinner secure the gentlemen’s singles title. In Poland, Polsat’s peak audience reached 3.96 million for Iga Swiatek’s final, a dramatic increase from 505,000 the previous year. In the United States, ESPN recorded its most-watched Wimbledon since 2019, with the ladies’ semi-finals drawing the strongest numbers since 2015 and overall finals viewership up 19 percent year-on-year.
Digital and social media performance was another major highlight. Across Wimbledon’s channels, 5,844 posts during the grass court season generated 4.7 billion impressions, a 61 percent increase on the previous year. Engagement rose to 144 million interactions, and video views surpassed 2.7 billion. The tournament’s social media audience expanded by 2.3 million followers, reaching a total of 23.5 million. The Wimbledon Shop also reported record-breaking results, with 666,546 items sold, including over 100,000 baseball caps and nearly 25,000 used tennis balls benefiting the Wimbledon Foundation.
Wimbledon continued strengthening its community and learning initiatives. The Learning Programme, supported by Barclays, expanded its reach, hosting school assemblies, providing family tickets, and collaborating with the International Tennis Hall of Fame on the ‘Be Legendary’ initiative. A total of 600 guests from 89 charity partners attended The Championships, and the Ticket Resale scheme raised £195,000 for the Wimbledon Foundation. The event also welcomed 1,000 refugees, offering an unforgettable day at the tournament.
Environmental sustainability remained a core focus. The Aorangi Player Pavilion became fossil-fuel free for the first time, more kitchens across the Grounds were converted to gas-free operation and innovative uses of recycled tennis balls helped improve acoustic design within Wimbledon facilities. Food offerings highlighted carbon ratings, and biodegradable packaging made from seaweed continued reducing plastic waste.
On-court milestones further defined the 2025 tournament. A total of 6,365 aces were recorded, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard set a new Championships record with a 153 mph serve. The ladies’ singles final between Swiatek and Anisimova produced the first 6-0 6-0 scoreline since 1911. Italian tennis celebrated an historic moment as three Italian men reached the fourth round, and Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the gentlemen’s singles title. Novak Djokovic reached 100 match wins at Wimbledon, covering a cumulative distance of over 179,887 metres on court—more than four full marathons.
With unprecedented fan engagement, record-breaking digital reach and increasing global visibility, Wimbledon 2025 sets the stage for an even more compelling Wimbledon 2026. The momentum continues to build as tennis fans worldwide look ahead to another chapter in the tournament’s iconic history.
