Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon remains a bastion of tradition in major sports, uniquely offering fans the chance to secure tickets on the day of play. The All England Club welcomes over 40,000 spectators daily, maintaining an accessible entry point for tennis enthusiasts.Central to this enduring experience is 'The Queue' at Wimbledon Park, a short walk from Southfields tube station. This iconic tradition sees dedicated tennis enthusiasts brave overnight camping – or an early morning start – to be among the first to purchase coveted tickets for Centre Court or Court 1 during the initial ten days of The Championships. Typically, 500 tickets are allocated for each of these prestigious show courts, making early arrival crucial for those hoping to secure a spot.Upon joining, fans are issued a dated and numbered Queue Card, which must be retained until ticket sales commence. While many arrive the evening before, others join in the early hours of the morning. Ticket sales officially begin at 9:45 am in Wimbledon Park, with the grounds opening shortly after at 10 am. Play on the outside courts starts at 11 am, followed by Court 1 at 1 pm, and the main action on Centre Court at 1:30 pm.In fullWimbledon: How to get tennis tickets in queue and register for 2026 ballotThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Wimbledon 2026: How to get tickets for the tennis tournament in the Queue
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon remains a bastion of tradition in major sports, uniquely offering fans the chance to secure tickets on the day of play. The All England Club welcomes over 40,000 spectators daily, maintaining an accessible entry point for tennis enthusiasts.Central to this enduring experience is 'The Queue' at Wimbledon Park, a short walk from Southfields tube station. This iconic tradition sees dedicated tennis enthusiasts brave overnight camping – or an early morning start – to be among the first to purchase coveted tickets for Centre Court or Court 1 during the initial ten days of The Championships. Typically, 500 tickets are allocated for each of these prestigious show courts, making early arrival crucial for those hoping to secure a spot.Upon joining, fans are issued a dated and numbered Queue Card, which must be retained until ticket sales commence. While many arrive the evening before, others join in the early hours of the morning. Ticket sales officially begin at 9:45 am in Wimbledon Park, with the grounds opening shortly after at 10 am. Play on the outside courts starts at 11 am, followed by Court 1 at 1 pm, and the main action on Centre Court at 1:30 pm.In fullWimbledon: How to get tennis tickets in queue and register for 2026 ballotThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
