The BBC has announced a new deal ensuring that it will continue as the UK broadcaster of Wimbledon until 2027.
The tennis Slam has been broadcast by the BBC since television coverage started in 1937 in what represents the longest-running partnership in sports broadcasting history.
The BBC has also aired Wimbledon on radio consistently since the 1920s and the new deal ensures that it will reach a milestone 100 years of BBC radio coverage in 2027.
The agreement extends the current deal, which was due to expire in 2024, and allows for complete and exclusive coverage of the tournament across TV, radio and online in the UK.
"Wimbledon has a special place in the hearts of the nation and with this extension we can continue our longstanding and valued partnership with the All England Club," said Barbara Slater, the BBC's director of sport.
"Wimbledon on the BBC will continue to bring the nation must-see sporting moments free to air, captivating audiences of all ages."
This year's championships will conclude with the women's final on Saturday and the men's final on Sunday.
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