Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Date, start time, full schedule, live stream and how to follow as Novak Djokovic eyes record-equalling title

One of the most iconic sporting events of the year is moving ever closer as tennis fans around the world count down to Wimbledon.  

Whether it's for the strawberries and cream or for the intense action, Wimbledon holds its place as one of world sport's highlights. 

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World number one Novak Djokovic will be hoping he grabs the headlines once again as he defends his title after beating Nick Kyrgios in the final last year. 

And if Djokovic does retain his crown, it will be the eighth time he has won the tournament, equalling Roger Federer’s all-time men’s singles record.

Wimbledon 2023: Date and start times

The 136th Wimbledon tournament is scheduled to get underway on Monday, July 3. 

Play will then continue for 13 days and will come to an end on Sunday, July 16. 

Matches on the outside courts will get underway from 11am while action on Court One will begin from 1pm. 

Meanwhile, on Centre Court, matches will get started from 1:30pm each day. 

Wimbledon 2023: How to watch 

All of Wimbledon 2022 will be available to watch on BBC.

As well as being on BBC One and BBC Two, matches will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button, as well as the BBC Sport website and mobile app.

talkSPORT will have regular updates from SW19 throughout the week.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Wimbledon 2023: What has been said? 

Djokovic has insisted he is not finished winning Grand Slam titles ahead of his trophy defence at Wimbledon this year. 

Speaking after his French Open win, he said: “I have a lot of relief now. I am very proud, very happy to do that in front of the most important people in my life.

“Now I want to win Wimbledon. Before Wimbledon, I am going to celebrate with my team and family. I am very motivated to continue and make history. I am not finished in my career.”

Wimbledon 2023: Prize money 

The All England Club have announced that a total of £44.7million will be on offer at Wimbledon this year. 

The winners of the Men’s and Women’s singles are set to receive 17.5% more than they did in 2022. 

Djokovic will pocket £2.35 million if he retains his title, with prize money returning to levels they were at before the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Even players who lose in the first round will receive a hefty amount as they are guaranteed to take home £55,000. 

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Wimbledon 2023: Schedule

Monday 3 July

• Men’s singles first round
• Women’s singles first round

Tuesday 4 July

• Men’s singles first round
• Women’s singles first round

Wednesday 5 July

• Men’s singles second round
• Women’s singles second round
• Men’s doubles first round
• Women’s doubles first round

Thursday 6 July

• Men’s singles second round
• Women’s singles second round
• Men’s doubles first round
• Women’s doubles first round

Friday 7 July

• Men’s singles third round
• Women’s singles third round
• Men’s doubles second round
• Women’s doubles second round

Saturday 8 July

• Men’s singles third round
• Women’s singles third round
• Men’s doubles second round
• Women’s doubles second round
• Mixed doubles first round

Sunday 9 July

• Men’s singles fourth round
• Women’s singles fourth round
• Men’s doubles third round
• Women’s doubles third round
• Mixed doubles second round

Monday 10 July

• Men’s singles fourth round
• Women’s singles fourth round
• Men’s doubles third round
• Women’s doubles third round
• Mixed doubles quarter-finals

Tuesday 11 July

• Men’s singles quarter-finals
• Women’s singles quarter-finals
• Men’s doubles quarter-finals
• Women’s doubles quarter-finals
• Mixed doubles semi-finals

Wednesday 12 July

• Men’s singles quarter-finals
• Women’s singles quarter-finals
• Men’s doubles quarter-finals
• Women’s doubles quarter-finals

Thursday 13 July

• Women’s singles semi-finals
• Men’s doubles semi-final
• Mixed doubles final

Friday 14 July

• Men’s singles semi-finals
• Women’s doubles semi-finals

Saturday 15 July

• Women’s singles final
• Men’s doubles final

Sunday 16 July

• Men’s singles final
• Women’s doubles final