The much-anticipated Wimbledon 2024 is imminent. For those who were not fortunate enough to secure tickets through the ballot, there is no need to worry. You do not have to remain indoors to follow all the tennis action on television. There are several locations in London where you can watch Wimbledon 2024 on a large screen while enjoying the sunshine and savoring a delightful Pimm’s cocktail.
The dates to remember are 1-14 July 2024. Ensure that you mark these dates on your calendar. With the Euro football tournament and the Paris Olympics also taking place around the same time, this will be a summer filled with exceptional sporting events. Therefore, it is the perfect time to start planning where you will be watching Wimbledon 2024 with your friends.
In Canary Wharf, Wimbledon matches will be broadcast for free in Canada Square Park as part of the Summer Screens series of events. Nearby bars and restaurants offer food and drinks, including the quintessential Pimm’s from the Grandstand Bar set up near the screen. Additionally, the screen hosts free open-air Movie Nights and screenings of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
A large outdoor screen is set up in Merchant Square alongside Paddington Basin in Paddington where free Wimbledon screenings are available. Deck chairs and picnic spots are provided, and free beach tennis activities, including mini tournaments and challenges, are offered by the tennis coaching club Game Set Beach on specific dates and times.
For an authentic SW19 atmosphere, head to The Piazza in Wimbledon town centre, where a large screen and deckchair seating await. This is an ideal location to catch up on all the game, set, and match action.
Covent Garden is home to a large screen in the East Piazza, where free Wimbledon screenings are available. Strawberry and Pimm’s are usually available to purchase nearby.
In King’s Cross, visitors can take a seat on the steps at Granary Square and watch the Centre Court action on a big screen set up on the other side of the canal. It also doubles as an outdoor cinema for free screenings of cult classics and family favourites throughout the summer, as well as the Olympics in July and August.
At St James’s Market, Wimbledon and other major sporting events can be viewed on a large screen with deck chairs available.
In Vauxhall, Metropolis London offers a huge screen showing the tennis, complete with a bar serving beer and summer cocktails as well as 11 street food vendors offering a variety of dishes.
Other locations in London where Wimbledon 2024 can be viewed include BST Hyde Park, Eccleston Yards in Belgravia, Lyric Square in Hammersmith, and the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho.
A unique spot to watch Wimbledon in London is at St Katharine Docks, where a large screen is located on a floating pontoon. It is free entry, and a nearby bar sells cocktails, beer, prosecco, and strawberries and cream.
For a more intimate experience, head to Fleet Street Quarter, where there is space for up to 500 people to watch the large Wimbledon screens in the open air at New Street Square. If you want to sample some delicious street food while watching the tennis, head over to Eccleston Yards, Spitalfields Market, and Rooftop Film Club in Peckham.
If none of these options sound appealing, other places in London where you can watch Wimbledon 2024 include Islington Square, Battersea Power Station, Duke of York’s Square, Sugar House Island, Devonshire Square, One New Change, and Cardinal Place.
Finally, if you are in the Wimbledon area and want to get as close to the action as possible without a ticket, several local pubs will be screening the tennis, so you can catch the games while enjoying a drink or two.
There you have it! A variety of delightful outdoor locations in London where you can gather with friends and fellow tennis enthusiasts to soak up the excitement of Wimbledon 2024. Grab your Pimm’s, strawberries and cream, find a comfortable spot, and get ready to cheer on your favourite players. It’s going to be a fantastic summer of tennis!