The 2026 Wimbledon Championships began on 29 June and are set to conclude on 12 July, according to londonist.com. The tournament overlaps with the FIFA Men's World Cup, and Wimbledon will not broadcast World Cup matches on its screens, a decision confirmed by multiple outlets.

Henman Hill, a fan area north of Court 1 where thousands gather each year to watch matches on a giant screen, has been dubbed Henman Hill since 1997, as reported by lavercup.com. The All‑England Lawn Tennis Club announced a redevelopment of the area to be completed for the 150th edition of the Championships in 2027, also reported by lavercup.com. Spectators watched Wimbledon action on Henman Hill on the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club last year, according to the New York Times.

During the tournament, Harry Kane equalised for England with 15 minutes left against the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a roar and applause at Centre Court and No. 1 Court, as reported by japantoday.com. After her match, Barbora Krejcikova joked, "I thought it was for us," also reported by japantoday.com. In the third round, Madison Keys defeated Amanda Anisimova 3‑6, 6‑2, 6‑3, according to cbssports.com; Anisimova had reached the Wimbledon finals the previous summer, per the same source.

Many spectators had their phones in their laps, switching attention between grass‑court tennis in southwest London and England's win in Atlanta, reported by japantoday.com. Everyman on the Canal screens Wimbledon matches for free in King's Cross, as noted by londonist.com.