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Wimbledon tickets: the complete guide to getting them

Wimbledon is the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, held each summer by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in south-west London. Demand far exceeds the number of available seats, and ticketing here follows some very particular rules: there isn't a single way to get a ticket, but several official routes, each with its own terms. This independent guide gathers everything you need to understand — the public draw (The Ballot), the Debentures, the queue (The Queue), official resale, hospitality, prices by court and buying from abroad — to point you to the solution best suited to your situation.

Reviewed on 2026-06-11 · 3 min read

The whole Wimbledon guide

Each page details an access route or a practical point. Click to read the full guide.

The Ballot (the draw) Official route · public lottery The public draw run by the AELTC: how to enter, how the draw works and what to know before you try your luck. Read the guide The Debentures Premium tickets · official securities The only tickets the holder can legally resell. How Debentures work, the secondary market and access to the best courts. Read the guide Official resale Official resale vs third-party resale The AELTC's official resale and the resale service on the site, as opposed to the unofficial resale platforms to avoid. Read the guide The Queue Queue · same-day tickets Wimbledon's famous queue: camping, queuing and buying tickets on the day, by the rules. Steps and practical tips. Read the guide Ticket prices by court Price reference points How prices generally vary by court (Centre Court, No.1 Court, grounds tickets) and the stage of the tournament. Read the guide Hospitality Official premium offers The official hospitality packages: what they generally include and who they can make sense for. Read the guide Dates 2026 Calendar & reference points When Wimbledon usually takes place and when to watch for registration and ticketing opening. Read the guide Buying from abroad Practical guide for overseas fans The specifics for overseas spectators: entering the Ballot, the time zone, travelling to London and traps to avoid. Read the guide The Centre Court Main court · the most in demand Wimbledon's iconic court, its retractable roof and the routes by which you can hope to access it. Read the guide

The main routes to get tickets

  • The Ballot (the draw) — the AELTC's public lottery, open for registration well before the tournament. It's the most affordable route, but allocation is random.
  • The Queue — a limited number of tickets is sold each day to those who physically queue, including for the show courts. A unique tradition in sport.
  • The Debentures — premium securities granting access to the best courts. They're the only tickets the holder can legally resell.
  • Official resale — tickets put back up for sale via the AELTC's official channels, plus a resale service on the site during the tournament.
  • Official hospitality — premium packages generally including catering and a seat, offered by official partners.

Why Wimbledon isn't a ticketing service like the others

Unlike a concert where you buy your ticket in a few clicks, Wimbledon spreads its seats across several systems designed to limit speculation. The draw, the queue and the Debentures have coexisted for decades, and most tickets are never put on open sale online. That's exactly why caution is needed: if a site offers you "ordinary" Wimbledon tickets for immediate sale at an inflated price, there's a strong chance it's an unofficial resale, or even a scam. Understanding the legitimate routes is therefore the best protection.

FAQ

What's the easiest way to get Wimbledon tickets?
There's no guaranteed "easy" route. The most affordable is the public draw (The Ballot), but allocation is random. The Queue lets you get same-day tickets by queuing, at the cost of a long wait. The Debentures and hospitality offer surer access, but at a much higher cost.
Can you buy Wimbledon tickets online at any time?
No. Most tickets go through the draw, the queue or the Debentures, and aren't on permanent open sale. During the tournament, an official resale service exists on the site, but "ordinary" tickets can't be bought on demand online.
Are tickets resold on third-party sites valid?
Apart from the Debentures, Wimbledon tickets are in principle not resellable. A ticket bought on an unofficial platform can be cancelled and access refused at the gate. Better to go through the official channels described in this guide.
When does Wimbledon take place?
The tournament usually runs over two weeks, generally late June and early July. The exact dates are set each year by the organiser: check the official site for the precise calendar and registration opening.

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