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Wimbledon Tops $500 Million in Revenue as Rights Battle Looms

A surge past $500 million this year intensifies focus on post-2027 broadcast rights negotiations under new free-to-air requirements.

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Overview

  • Wimbledon’s 2025 championship generated over $500 million in revenue, with media rights accounting for just under half of the total.
  • The All England Club raised the prize fund to £53.5 million, awarding £3 million apiece to men’s and women’s singles champions in gender-equal payouts.
  • The AELTC shares 90% of tournament profits with the Lawn Tennis Association to support the development of British tennis.
  • The BBC retains U.K. broadcast rights through 2027 at about £60 million per year, while ESPN holds U.S. rights through 2035.
  • Sky Sports and TNT Sports are expected to bid for rights after 2027, though U.K. free-to-air legislation may curb the intensity of the auction.