Despite the fact that she was the world No. 1 for over a year, Iga Swiatek had never made it beyond the quarterfinals at Wimbledon – until this year. Swiatek, now ranked No. 8, will face No. 35 Belinda Bencic at the semi-finals this Thursday where they will meet on Centre Court. The winner of their match will face the winner of the other women’s semi between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova at the championship final on Saturday.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Swiatek vs. Bencic at Wimbledon, and how to watch the rest of the tournament.
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How to watch Iga Swiatek vs. Belinda Bencic at Wimbledon 2025:
Date: July 10
Time: 9:40 a.m. ET (approximate)
Location: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
TV channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Streaming: ESPN+, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV
When is the Iga Swiatek vs. Belinda Bencic match at Wimbledon 2025?
Iga Swiatek will play Belinda Bencic at approximately 9:40 a.m. ET today, or whenever the previous match concludes.
What channel is Iga Swiatek vs. Belinda Bencic on?
The Swiatek vs. Bencic match will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Every Wimbledon match will also be available to stream on ESPN+.
How to watch Iga Swiatek vs. Belinda Bencic at Wimbledon without cable:
Wimbledon coverage will stream on ESPN+ this year. So if you’re a tennis fan without cable, an ESPN+ subscription will have you covered throughout the Championships.
ESPN+ grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including live events, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
DirecTV offers multiple live TV packages geared toward sports fans, with access to ESPN’s suite of channels, ABC and more starting at $69.99/month. You can try it for free for five days before committing.
How to watch Wimbledon with a VPN:
Want to catch every match of Wimbledon and don’t currently subscribe to ESPN+, cable or a live TV streaming service? The tournament will air free on BBC iPlayer in the U.K.; in Australia, a majority of the action is streaming free with ads on 9Now.
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Don’t live in either of those places? Don’t worry. You can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the next F1 race without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can catch free coverage of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships without a cable package. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to the U.K. or Australia, and then find free livestream coverage via the BBC or 9Now.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it’s Engadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
Wimbledon 2025 TV schedule:
All times Eastern.
Thursday, July 10
Breakfast at Wimbledon: 7-8 a.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
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Ladies’ Semifinals: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Mixed Doubles Championship: 1-2:30 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Ladies Semifinals (Spanish): 8:30 a.m.-noon (ESPN Deportes)
Friday, July 11
Breakfast at Wimbledon: 7-8 a.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Gentlemen’s Semifinals: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Gentlemen’s Semifinals (Spanish): 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Saturday, July 12
Gentlemen’s Doubles Championship: 8-10 a.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Breakfast at Wimbledon: 10-11 a.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Ladies’ Championship: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Encore Presentation, Ladies’ Championship: 3-6 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+)
Ladies’ Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 10:30-11 a.m. (ESPN Deportes)
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Ladies’ Championship (Spanish): 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Sunday, July 13
Ladies’ Doubles Championship: 8-10 a.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Breakfast at Wimbledon: 10-11 a.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Gentlemen’s Championship: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+)
Encore Presentation, Gentlemen’s Championship: 3-6 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+)
Gentlemen’s Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 10:30-11 a.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Gentlemen’s Championship (Spanish): 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Who is playing in Wimbledon 2025?
There are plenty of big names to watch for during the 2025 grass-court Major, including Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz on the men’s side. In the women’s tournament, all eyes are on the remaining top seeds, including Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Mirra Andreeva.
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Wimbledon 2025 men’s seeds:
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Wimbledon 2025 women’s seeds:
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