The All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has announced the introduction of a Video Review System (VAR) for the 2026 Wimbledon Championship. This system, similar to VAR in football, will be available on six courts during the tournament. Centre Court and Court One will have VAR throughout the Championships, while the other courts will use it only for men’s and women’s singles matches.
Wimbledon will be the third Grand Slam event, following the US Open and the Australian Open, to implement VAR technology. VAR aims to enhance decision accuracy by allowing players to challenge various calls like double bounces, foul shots, or hindrance. The system is designed to support on-field umpires and ensure fair play.
The US Open was the pioneer in adopting VAR in 2023, and since February 2025, it has been operational at all courts during the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. Wimbledon’s digital transformation began last year with Electronic Line Calling (ELC), replacing traditional line judges after 147 years. In 2026, the tournament will enhance ELC with visual indicators for live electronic line calling, enhancing the spectator experience by displaying it on scoreboards across all courts.
The AELTC is also planning a significant expansion of the Wimbledon tennis site, with recent approval from the London High Court indicating no restrictions on land-use rules. Defending singles champions Jainik Sinner and Iga Swiatek will commence their title defense on June 29.
