Wimbledon Introduces Video Review on Six Courts for 2026 Tournament

The All England Club announces new video replay technology for this year's event.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:21pm

Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament, the All England Club announced on Saturday. The new system will be implemented on six courts during the 2026 event.

Why it matters

The introduction of video replay at Wimbledon is a significant technological advancement for the prestigious tennis tournament, which has historically relied on line judges and chair umpires to make calls. This new system aims to improve accuracy and fairness of officiating during matches.

The details

The video review technology will be used on six courts at the 2026 Wimbledon tournament. The system will allow chair umpires to consult video replays to review close line calls and other disputed rulings during matches.

  • Wimbledon announced the new video review system on March 21, 2026.

The players

All England Club

The organization that hosts the annual Wimbledon tennis tournament in London.

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What’s next

The video review system will be closely monitored during the 2026 Wimbledon tournament to assess its effectiveness and potential expansion to additional courts in future years.

The takeaway

Wimbledon's adoption of video replay technology represents a significant modernization for the historic tennis event, aiming to improve the accuracy and fairness of officiating decisions during matches.