Wimbledon Bans World Cup Screens

The All-England Club has reiterated its firm stance against broadcasting the men's World Cup during the ongoing Wimbledon Championships. Chief executive Sally Bolton confirmed that the tournament's strict no-football policy will be fully enforced across the grounds. This means that none of the venue's prominent big screens will feature any of the World Cup's knockout stage matches. Attendees wishing to follow the football action will need to do so discreetly on their personal mobile devices.

Bolton emphasized that this policy applies universally, including the players' lounge, where no televisions will be showing the World Cup. While fans are permitted to watch on their phones, a more stringent approach is advised in prestigious areas like the Royal Box, where phone usage is discouraged. The club has not received any requests from players to reschedule their matches to avoid World Cup conflicts. This policy aims to maintain focus on the tennis events.