Wimbledon 2026 tickets: ballot, the queue, resale and prices

Planning to attend Wimbledon 2026? Discover all legitimate ways to secure your tickets, from the public ballot and the iconic Queue to official resale and hospitality options. Get insights into pricing for Centre Court, No.1 Court, and Grounds Passes, ensuring you don’t miss out on the Championships experience.

19 June 2026

Early morning queue for tickets in Wimbledon Park at The Championships 2025. | © AELTC/Jon Super.

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There are five legitimate ways to get into Wimbledon 2026: the public ballot, The Queue, the official daily resale, debenture tickets, and official hospitality. Each suits a different kind of fan – some need months of planning, one needs only an early alarm and a folding chair. With the 2026 Championships running from 29 June to 12 July, here is exactly how each route works, what it costs and where the genuine bargains are.

The public ballot

The ballot is Wimbledon’s flagship route and the only way to buy show-court tickets at official face value without queuing. Run by the AELTC since 1924, it allocates a random selection of applicants the chance to buy one or two tickets for a specific court on a specific day.

For 2026, the public ballot opened in September 2025 and has already closed, with successful applicants notified earlier in the year. If you missed it, register your interest now via the official myWimbledon account so you are ready when the 2027 ballot opens in autumn 2026. Two things to remember: ballot tickets are allocated randomly (you cannot choose a marquee match), and they are strictly non-transferable and cannot be resold.

The Queue

For fans without a ballot ticket, The Queue is the live, face-value option during the 2026 Championships – and one of the last great traditions in sport. Turn up at Wimbledon Park, join the line, camp overnight if you want a show court, and a limited number of same-day tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

A few thousand Grounds Passes are released each day, plus a smaller allocation for Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court (show-court tickets in The Queue are not available for the final four days on Centre Court). Arrive the evening before and camp for the best chance at a show court; arrive early morning for a Grounds Pass. Bring cash or card, ID, and patience – the experience is part of the appeal.

Wimbledon ticket prices 2026

Official face-value prices rise as the tournament progresses. As a guide for 2026:

The Grounds Pass is the best-value entry, at a flat £33 for the first eight days, dropping to around £21–£26 in the second week. It gets you the outer courts, the big screen on the hill and the full Wimbledon atmosphere – without a show-court seat.

The official daily resale

One of Wimbledon’s best-kept secrets: when ticket-holders leave early, their show-court seats are resold cheaply on-site through the official Wimbledon Resale. Scan your Grounds Pass at the resale kiosk, and re-sold Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court tickets typically go for a token amount – usually around £15–£20 – with proceeds donated to charity. It is the cheapest legitimate way onto a show court, available only to fans already inside the grounds.

Debenture tickets

Debentures are the only Wimbledon tickets that can be legally bought, sold and transferred. They are five-year investment certificates sold by the AELTC to fund ground improvements, and holders receive premium Centre Court or No.1 Court seats plus access to exclusive facilities. A new Centre Court debenture series begins in 2026, with holders enjoying the newly refurbished Renshaw restaurant featuring a menu by chef Bryn Williams (a new No.1 Court series follows in 2027). On the official debenture resale and authorised marketplaces, prices for 2026 start from around £2,195 for early-round Centre Court matches and climb to roughly £2,900 for the Ladies’ Final and £9,495 for the Gentlemen’s Final. Expensive, but legitimate and guaranteed.

Official hospitality

For a premium, all-inclusive day, the AELTC’s official hospitality partner offers packages combining a guaranteed Centre Court or No.1 Court seat with fine dining, a garden setting and a Championships gift. These are sold as complete experiences rather than standalone tickets and are priced accordingly – the route for corporate guests and special occasions.

The Family Ballot and community access

Beyond the public ballot, the AELTC runs a separate Family Ballot to widen local access: families with children at qualifying state primary schools across Merton and Wandsworth can apply to buy up to five tickets for Finals Weekend on No.1 Court. Almost 1,000 guests attend via this route each year, many for the first time. It is not a general-public option, but it reflects the range of official access schemes alongside the main ballot.

A warning on the secondary market

Be careful where you buy. Ballot tickets are non-transferable, so any “ballot ticket” sold on a third-party site is invalid and may be cancelled at the gate. Secondary-market listings for show courts routinely run from £1,000 to £9,000+ and carry real risk. The only safe routes are the official ballot, The Queue, the on-site resale, authorised debenture sellers and official hospitality – anything else, treat with caution.

Frequently asked questions

• How do I get Wimbledon 2026 tickets now the ballot has closed?

Your best face-value option is The Queue during the Championships (29 June–12 July). You can also try the official on-site daily resale once inside, or buy through authorised debenture and hospitality channels.

• How much are Wimbledon 2026 tickets?

A Grounds Pass is £33 for the first eight days. Centre Court ranges from about £70 in the early rounds to roughly £240–£315 for the finals; No.1 Court runs from about £65 to £155.

• Can I resell my Wimbledon ballot ticket?

No. Ballot tickets are non-transferable and cannot be resold. Only debenture tickets can be legally transferred.

• Is The Queue still running for Wimbledon 2026?

Yes. The Queue at Wimbledon Park sells a limited number of same-day Grounds Passes and show-court tickets on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the fortnight.