BBC face fight to keep showing Wimbledon as two rivals eye huge broadcast deal - The Mirror

BBC's Wimbledon rights could be lost 'this year' with two broadcasting rivals eyeing mega-money deal

The BBC may be at risk of losing the rights to Wimbledon as their contract is coming to an end and others are lining up to broadcast the iconic event with bidding set to start later this year

BBC facing fight to retain Wimbledon rights with two broadcasters targeting deal

THE BBC are reportedly facing a fight to retain their rights to Wimbledon with TWO rival broadcasters targeting mega-money deals.The prestigious tourn

BBC face fight to keep showing Wimbledon as two rivals eye huge broadcast deal - The Mirror

The BBC have held the rights for Wimbledon since 1927, but the broadcaster could miss out when they come up for renewal after the 2027 tournament with TNT Sports and Sky Sports interested

BBC could lose Wimbledon and face huge bill to stop Sky Sports or TNT Sports

The broadcaster has been the home of Wimbledon for decades.

A coalition of parents have written to Wimbledon bosses urging them to drop the tournament’s sponsorship deal with Range Rover.

They say it’s because of the danger that supersized SUVs can cause for children, pedestrians and cyclists. Range Rover was confirmed as an official partner of the Wimbledon championships in May last year, in a decade-long deal. We’ve contacted both the All England Club and Range Rover for comment.

BBC facing fight to retain £60m Wimbledon broadcast rights

The BBC faces the prospect of having to significantly increase its rights fee to the All England Club to extend their exclusive coverage of Wimbledon beyond 2027 amid increased competition for tennis amongst broadcasters.  While Wimbledon’s status as a Category A “crown jewel” event means live coverage has to remain available on free-to-air channels, the 1996 Broadcast Act only stipulates that it must be accessible on terrestrial channels rather…