Wimbledon 2026 Tickets - How to Buy, Prices & Ballot Guide
Wimbledon 2026 - dates and format
Wimbledon 2026 (The Championships) runs from June 29 to July 12, 2026 at the All England Club in London. It's the oldest Grand Slam and arguably the hardest tennis ticket in the world to obtain through official channels.
The Wimbledon ballot - what it is and how to enter
The official public ballot is the primary way to buy Wimbledon tickets at face value. Key facts:
- The ballot for 2026 closed in December 2025 - results were emailed in January 2026
- Millions enter; acceptance rates are under 5% for Centre Court
- Winners can buy 2 tickets per day per court at face value
- If you missed the ballot, the secondary market is your only option
The Queue - day of purchase
Wimbledon's famous Queue operates daily outside the grounds. Fans camp overnight for a chance to buy same-day tickets. This works for outer courts but Centre Court and No.1 Court tickets are rarely available in the Queue - most are pre-sold via ballot and debenture holders.
Secondary market prices
| Court / Round | Typical secondary market price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Centre Court - First week | $300 – $800 |
| Centre Court - Quarter-finals | $600 – $1,500 |
| Centre Court - Semi-finals | $900 – $2,500 |
| Centre Court - Final (Men's) | $1,500 – $5,000+ |
| No. 1 Court | $200 – $600 |
| No. 2 Court / Grounds | $80 – $250 |
Prices change daily. Check live prices on TicketWave tennis page.
How to buy Wimbledon tickets on the secondary market
The main platforms for Wimbledon secondary market tickets:
- Viagogo: largest inventory for Wimbledon, all rounds available
- StubHub: competitive pricing, FanProtect guarantee
- Ticombo: often cheapest, worth checking alongside Viagogo
- FootballTicketNet / LiveFootballTickets: also list tennis tickets for major events
TicketWave compares all these platforms simultaneously on our tennis page.
Tips for finding cheaper Wimbledon tickets
- Outer courts are much cheaper: Court 3, 12, 18 offer great tennis for $80–$150 on the secondary market
- First week vs. finals week: First-week tickets cost 50–70% less than semi-finals/finals
- Morning sessions: Some platforms list morning-session tickets separately at lower prices
- Watch for price drops: 1–2 weeks before Wimbledon, sellers often reduce prices to sell remaining inventory
- Early rounds: Day 1–3 tickets can be a bargain - you'll see all top seeds play for under $300
Is it worth buying Wimbledon tickets?
If you can get Centre Court for a semi-final or final at under $1,500, that's a fair price for a once-in-a-lifetime sporting experience. For outer courts in the first week, $100–$200 buys you a full day of world-class tennis with grounds access - excellent value.
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