The 2026 public ballot has closed, but you can still get into Wimbledon through The Queue, on-site resale or hospitality.
The Championships run from 29 June to 12 July 2026, and each route below has different costs and odds.
Your Options Now the Public Ballot Has Closed
The Wimbledon Public Ballot for 2026 closed on 21 September 2025, so it is no longer a way in for this year. Successful applicants were contacted from October onwards.
That leaves four official routes open to the public. Each suits a different kind of fan, so it helps to know the trade-offs before you commit your time or money.
| Route | What You Get | Typical Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queue | Same-day Show Court seat or Grounds Pass | £21 to £350 (face value) | Flexible fans happy to arrive early or camp |
| On-site resale | Returned Show Court seats from the afternoon | £15 Centre Court, £10 No.1 and No.2 | Anyone already inside on a Grounds Pass |
| Official hospitality | Guaranteed Show Court seat plus dining | Premium, into the thousands | A guaranteed seat with no queuing |
| Debenture tickets | Premium Centre or No.1 Court seat | Thousands of pounds | A guaranteed seat on a fixed date |
For the day-by-day order of play and finals timings, see our Wimbledon 2026 schedule and match timings guide. If you are flying in, lock in flights to London and hotels in London before peak-summer prices climb.
The Queue: How On-the-Day Entry Works
The Queue is Wimbledon’s oldest tradition and the only way to buy tickets on the day. Several thousand tickets, including a limited number of Show Court seats, are released to queuers every morning.
It runs in Wimbledon Park, across the road from the Grounds. The nearest Underground station is Southfields on the District line, a short walk away.
Getting Your Queue Card and Checking In
When you arrive, join the back of the line and a steward will hand you a numbered, dated Queue Card. Keep it safe: you must show it to buy your ticket, and entry runs strictly in card-number order.
You will also need the Wimbledon app and a free myWIMBLEDON account. Stewards scan your ID to check you in, and the same account lets you join the afternoon resale queue later.
- One ticket per person can be bought through The Queue.
- Queue Cards are non-transferable, so you cannot save a place for someone else.
- Sales finish by 8pm, and once the Grounds reach capacity, more tickets are released only as people leave.
Camping Overnight: What’s Allowed
For a Centre Court or No.1 Court seat in the first week, most fans camp overnight. Turning up at dawn rarely secures a top Show Court ticket on the busiest days.
The All England Club sets clear rules through its official guide to queueing, and stewards enforce them:
- Only two-person tents are allowed, and one person must stay with the tent at all times.
- Stewards wake campers between 5:30am and 6am, and any tent not packed away will have its Queue Card removed.
- No gazebos, barbecues, camping stoves, fires, or smoking and vaping in The Queue.
- Bags are limited to 40cm x 30cm x 30cm, with a left-luggage facility on site.
What You Can Buy on the Day
Availability changes by court and by day, so plan around what is actually on sale when you go:
- Centre Court: a limited number for the first 10 days only. The final four days are sold in advance and never released to The Queue.
- No.1 Court: a limited number every day of the fortnight.
- No.2 Court: a limited number for the first 10 days only.
- Grounds Pass: available only through The Queue.
A Grounds Pass is the cheapest way in. It covers the outside courts plus unreserved seating on No.3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18, where early-round matches still feature big names.
What a Seat Costs, Day by Day
Prices rise steadily from the first Monday to the finals weekend, and they are the same whether you bought through the ballot or The Queue. The figures below come from Wimbledon’s official 2026 ticket prices.
| Ticket Type | From | Up To | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Court | £80 | £350 | Dearest for the finals; last four days not sold via The Queue |
| No.1 Court | £70 | £235 | Peaks in the second week, then drops for the closing days |
| No.2 Court | £55 | £105 | First 10 days only |
| No.3 Court | £55 | £90 | First eight days only |
| Grounds Pass | £21 | £33 | Cheapest entry; sold only through The Queue |
Within each court, seats closer to the front cost more. Children aged five and over need their own ticket, and under-fives are not admitted to Show Courts.
Show Court Seats from £15 Inside the Grounds
This is the best-value Show Court ticket at Wimbledon, and many visitors miss it. When ticket holders leave early, their returned seats are resold cheaply, with proceeds going to the Wimbledon Foundation charity.
It works only if you are already inside the Grounds, usually on a Grounds Pass. The resale is an upgrade to a Show Court, not a separate way through the gates.
From 3pm, returned Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court tickets may go on sale, subject to availability. Wimbledon explains the process on its ticket resale kiosk page.
To take part, join the virtual queue in the Wimbledon app and sign up in the Queue Village after the morning sales. If you are successful, you get a text message with instructions to pay at the resale kiosk.
Prices are fixed at £15 for Centre Court and £10 for No.1 and No.2 Court. If you no longer need a seat or leave for the day, drop out of the virtual queue so others get a turn.
Hospitality and Debentures: Guaranteed Seats at a Price
If you want a confirmed seat on a set date and would rather not queue, two premium routes remain. Both cost far more than face value, and availability shrinks fast as the tournament nears.
Official Hospitality Packages
Keith Prowse is Wimbledon’s official hospitality partner and one of the only ways to guarantee a Centre Court or No.1 Court seat on a date you choose.
Packages are all-inclusive and typically bundle:
- A reserved Show Court seat for the day.
- Fine dining, drinks and a private suite or restaurant.
- Hospitality access to the grounds without using The Queue.
Availability is limited this close to the event, so check current packages directly with the official Wimbledon hospitality partner before booking any travel around a fixed date.
Debenture Tickets: The Only Legal Resale
A Wimbledon debenture is a financial instrument that grants a premium Centre or No.1 Court seat for five years, plus access to exclusive restaurants and bars. You can read the detail on the club’s official debentures page.
Debenture tickets, printed with the word “Debenture” in place of a price, are the only Championships tickets that can be legally bought, sold or transferred. Holders may sell day tickets they cannot use on the open market.
On official debenture marketplaces, 2026 Centre Court tickets start at around £2,195 for early rounds and climb to roughly £9,495 for the men’s final, with No.1 Court from about £875. Always confirm a ticket genuinely carries debenture status before paying.
How to Avoid Scams and Touts
Apart from debentures, every Wimbledon ticket is strictly non-transferable. Standard tickets from the ballot or The Queue cannot legally be resold, and any sold or advertised are cancelled and void.
Never post a photo of your ticket online either, as the details can be copied and used to defraud other buyers. If a deal looks too cheap to be real, it almost certainly is.
Planning Your Trip to Wimbledon
The fortnight falls in peak British summer, when London demand is high. Booking your London flights and accommodation early keeps costs down and gives you flexibility around match days.
Staying on a direct District line route, or near a fast rail link to Southfields and Wimbledon stations, saves time on early Queue mornings. Compare where to stay in London across south-west and central districts.
Build in a buffer day. If you plan to camp for a Show Court seat, you may be at the venue from the afternoon before, so a nearby base and an easy route back to your hotel both matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still enter the 2026 ballot?
No. The Public Ballot for 2026 closed on 21 September 2025. The ballot reopens each autumn for the following year, so register a myWIMBLEDON account now to be ready for the 2027 draw.
Do I have to camp overnight to get in?
Not for a Grounds Pass. Arriving in the morning is usually enough for general entry, especially in the second week. Overnight camping mainly matters if you want a Centre Court or No.1 Court seat during the busy first week.
Are the £15 resale tickets a separate way in?
No. The afternoon resale only works once you are inside the Grounds, normally on a Grounds Pass. It lets you move up to a Show Court for a small price, with the money going to charity.
Can I resell a ticket I cannot use?
Only debenture tickets can be legally resold or transferred. Every other Wimbledon ticket is non-transferable, so reselling or even advertising it makes the ticket void. Return unwanted tickets at the gate so they can be resold for charity.
What happens if rain stops play?
Centre Court and No.1 Court have roofs, so their matches continue. The All England Club runs a Curtailment of Play policy that may refund part of the cost if little or no play happens on outside courts. Full terms are on wimbledon.com.
Sources
- Wimbledon Official Tickets
- Wimbledon 2026 Ticket Prices
- Wimbledon: A Guide to Queueing 2026
- Wimbledon Public Ballot 2026
- Wimbledon Ticket Resale Kiosk
- Wimbledon Debentures
- Keith Prowse: Official Wimbledon Hospitality
- Wimbledon Debenture Holders Marketplace
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