How to watch Fritz vs Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2025 on BBC iPlayer (it's free)

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Carlos Alcaraz in action at Wimbledon 2025

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Stream Wimbledon 2025 for free on BBC iPlayer (U.K. restricted)
Start time: 1.30 p.m. BST / 8.30 a.m. ET
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You can watch the Wimbledon 2025 men’s semi-final between Taylor Fritz vs Carlos Alcaraz live on BBC iPlayer, streaming for free on Friday, July 10. Catch all the action from the All England Club as the big-serving American takes on the two-time defending champion, who has won his last 23 matches on tour, for a place in the Wimbledon final.

The British platform will show every rally, winner and unforced error live from Wimbledon, including this men’s semi-final. But how can you watch Wimbledon on BBC iPlayer from anywhere? Can you get the free stream in Canada and the U.S. too? And what phones is BBC iPlayer available on?

Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch Wimbledon 2025 on BBC iPlayer…

How to watch Wimbledon live streams for free

Tennis fans in the U.K. can watch Wimbledon 2025 live for FREE on the BBC, including the semi-final between Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz.

Coverage will be split across free-to-air channel's BBC One and BBC Two. However, for the most extensive option, you want to head to BBC iPlayer.

To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the app (iOS/Android).

BBC iPlayer is FREE - but you will need to create an account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.

OUTSIDE THE U.K.? Use NordVPN to trick your device into thinking you're still in Blighty - more on that below.

How to watch Fritz vs Alcaraz live streams from anywhere

Although BBC iPlayer is only available to British residents, those who are from the U.K. but visiting the likes of the U.S. and Canada can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network).

The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for tennis fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN

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What does BBC's coverage of Wimbledon include? Pundits? Highlight packages?

BBC iPlayer will have full coverage of the action with the main feed being covered by Isa Guha in the morning before Clare Balding will take over in the afternoon.

Joining the hosts will be a smattering of tennis legends including Pat Cash, Marion Bartoli, Kim Clijsters, Tim Henman, Annabel Croft, Laura Robson and Naomi Broady.

"Today at Wimbledon" will also return this year and the daily highlights show will be available on iPlayer from 8 p.m. tonight should you have missed any of the semi-final action.

What devices can I watch BBC iPlayer on?

Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
Freely
Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

Is BBC iPlayer a good place to watch Wimbledon?

The BBC offers unparalleled access to Wimbledon from wherever you are in the world.

They will provide coverage from every court meaning that you can watch the whole tournament for free. Center court action is even available in 4K meaning you can watch both semi-finals in the best quality possible.

Internet speed wise, 1.5 Mbps is recommended for standard definition and 5 Mbps for high definition (HD).

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