Why You Can Trust CNET Wimbledon 2024: How to Livestream Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz Tennis Match for Free
Russian star seeks revenge against the defending champ in a repeat of last year's semifinal.
Two old foes go to battle once more for a place in the Wimbledon Men's final as Daniil Medvedev takes on defending champ Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court.
Friday's tie offers a chance for Russian star Medvedev to avenge his straight-sets defeat to Alcaraz at the same stage of last year's tournament.
A repeat of that one-sided encounter seems unlikely, with Medvedev on a high after battling past world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Wednesday's enthralling five-set quarter-final.
Alcaraz showed plenty of resolve in his tricky last-eight tie against America's Tommy Paul, with the Spanish star having to battle back from losing the opening set to eventually win in four sets and keep him on course in his bid to retain his Wimbledon crown.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch Wimbledon live wherever you are in the world.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning match point against the US contender Tommy Paul in the Wimbledon quarter-final.
Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Where and when?
This Wimbledon 2024 Men's semifinal match is set to take place on Friday, July 12, on Centre Court at the iconic All England Club in southwest London. Play is set to begin no earlier than 1:30 p.m. BST local time (8:10 a.m. ET, 5:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and at 10:30 p.m. AEST in Australia).
How to watch Wimbledon 2024 online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Wimbledon locally, you may need a different way to watch the world's greatest grass-court tennis players -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Australia, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% plus get three months of access for free -- the equivalent of $6.67 a month -- if you get an annual subscription.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Livestream Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz in the US
Linear TV coverage of Wimbledon this year will be split across ESPN (which, crucially, is showing both the men's and women's finals), ESPN 2 and ABC. However, for tennis fans in the US, the best way to watch the tournament will be via ESPN Plus, with the streaming service providing the most comprehensive coverage across the two weeks of the tournament.
ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $11 a month or $110 a year. It's also included as part of the $15-a-month Disney bundle, as well as in the Hulu Plus Live TV package.
Read our ESPN Plus review.
Sling TV's $40-a-month Blue plan includes ABC, but you'll need to live in one of the few markets where Sling offers ABC.
YouTube TV costs $73 a month and includes ABC. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to confirm which local networks are available in your area.
Hulu with Live TV costs $77 a month and includes ABC. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to confirm which local channels are offered in your ZIP code.
DirecTV Stream's basic $80-a-month plan includes ABC. You can use its channel lookup tool to confirm that ABC is available where you live.
Fubo's basic $80-a-month Pro package includes ABC, but Fubo charges an RSN fee (either $12 a month if you get one RSN or $15 a month if you have two or more in your area) that raises the monthly charge to $92 or $95. Click here to see which local channels you get.
All of the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
Livestream Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz in the UK for free
Tennis fans in the UK will be delighted to hear that the BBC is once again showing the entire tournament across free-to-air channels BBC One, BBC Two and the Red Button.
That also means you can livestream all the action from the courts of SW19 on BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer has dedicated apps available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the tournament.
Stream Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz in Australia for free
Tennis fans Down Under can watch comprehensive live coverage of Wimbledon on free-to-air channel 9Gem. That also means you'll be able to watch the action online via the network's streaming service 9Now.
For dedicated tennis fans, pay-TV service Stan Sport is livestreaming every match on every court, ad-free.
Channel 9's streaming service 9Now is free to use for viewers in Australia, with dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices, as well as Amazon Fire, plus a wide range of smart TVs.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$10 a month (on top of a AU$10 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to UEFA soccer action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Stream Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz in Canada
Comprehensive live coverage of Wimbledon 2024 will be available in Canada via TSN. Cord cutters can watch via the network's streaming service TSN Plus.
TSN Plus is a new direct streaming service, boasting exclusive coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, Nascar and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 per year.
Quick tips for streaming Wimbledon 2024 using a VPN
- With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming the tennis action live may vary.
- If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
- If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
