In a historic Wimbledon final, two women from the same country will compete for the title for the first time in nine years.
The matchup will see Karolina Muchova facing off against Linda Noskova, both making their debut in a Wimbledon final.
Muchova advanced after a challenging semifinal against American Coco Gauff that ended in a tiebreaker, while Noskova triumphed over Marta Kostyuk in straight sets.
Interestingly, Muchova and Noskova have clashed only once previously, during the round of 32 at the 2025 US Open, where Muchova took the victory. They also played doubles together, achieving a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Wimbledon 2026 Women’s Final: What you need to know
- Who: No. 10 Karolina Muchova vs. No. 9 Linda Noskova
- When: July 11th, around 11am Eastern Time
- Where: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (London, England)
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (with a free trial available)
Regardless of the outcome, a new Grand Slam champion will be crowned by the end of this match.
Fans can catch the final taking place on the center court of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Wimbledon 2026 women’s final time and date
The final is set for today, July 11th, at 11am ET, and will air on ESPN.
How to watch Wimbledon finals for free
If you lack cable or an antenna, there are options to live stream Wimbledon matches for free.
DIRECTV is a solid choice for watching live sports without any charge, offering a 5-day free trial along with a $30 discount for the first month. Their plan includes ESPN along with over 125 channels.
If you’re not ready to commit to a full subscription, Sling TV offers a good short-term solution. A single day pass for their orange plan costs $4.99, granting 24-hour access to all its content, which includes ESPN. They also provide weekend or week pass options, allowing for access ranging from 3 to 7 days.
