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With the 2024 ATP and WTA seasons well into the heart of their respective campaigns, all eyes are slowly but surely turning towards just who will impress when the grass court swing reaches its zenith at Wimbledon this year, with the third grand slam of the year poised to be one of the most fascinating events for a generation.
The Big Four of the men's game is no more, with Roger Federer long retired, Rafael Nadal on the way out, and Andy Murray a distant shadow at the top of the sport compared to a decade ago. However, Novak Djokovic is still flying the flag against a new generation of superstars in the making, led by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
In the women's game, Iga Swiatek continues to pursue dominance, but the continued challenge of Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff remains a potent threat. Onetime prodigy Emma Raducanu will hope this is the year she can put her difficult form behind her and reach further success.
Across singles and doubles, there will be no shortage of action at SW19 when Wimbledon rolls around, but how much can fans expect to fork out for a seat at this year's Championships? What does the schedule look like? And how can you buy tickets? Allow GOAL to fill you in with all the details with our guide to tickets for Wimbledon 2024.
How to get tickets for Wimbledon 2024
Getty ImagesThe official ballot for Wimbledon 2024 has now closed, with tickets allocated randomly to those who have already submitted an application. For those still looking to secure their seat, however, fear not - there are other ways to get your hands on a seat for the Championships.
Firstly, there is The Queue, where fans can turn up on the day to purchase tickets for the action on show. Wimbledon remains one of the few major sporting events in the world that reserves tickets for box-office sales on the door and is part of its reputation as much as anything else.
A limited number of 500 tickets are reserved for every day of action on Centre Court, Court No. 1, and Court No. 2—called Show Court tickets—while fans can also purchase the Grounds Pass, which gives them access to the action being played on smaller courts throughout the day.
What types of tickets are available at Wimbledon?
Getty ImagesChoosing tickets for Wimbledon involves multiple options, and the cost is greater than your usual major event. Tickets can be split between Ballot Tickets, Resale Tickets, The Queue, Hospitality Packages, and Debentures.
Below, GOAL lays out some of the details to know about each option.
Ballot Tickets
Getty ImagesThe main way and most popular option for Wimbledon is to apply for tickets through the Public Ballot. Like many other major sporting events where demand far outstrips allocation, this allows a theoretically fair distribution to fans looking to secure their spot at the Championships.
That oversubscription means that any application is not guaranteed a ticket, and even if you are successful, purchases are limited to one pair per household.
The ballot for the 2024 Championships is now closed, and no further applications are being accepted.
Resale Tickets
Getty ImagesResale tickets are sold by ticket holders who can no longer or wish not to attend the action at Wimbledon. There are two separate options here, with a system operated by Wimbledon itself and the secondary marketplace online through StubHub.
The first sees Show Court tickets that have been returned to a resale kiosk throughout the day are listed on a first-come, first-served basis at 15:00 BST each day. Tickets are priced at £15 for Centre Court and £10 for Court No. 1 and Court No. 2 and are extremely limited.
Additionally, they are only available to those already within the venue's grounds, meaning they are effectively only for Grounds Pass holders on their respective days.
The Queue
Getty ImagesThe Queue is as simple as it sounds and is closely associated with Wimbledon. Those without tickets can queue before the gates open and throughout the day to pick up a Grounds Pass or one of a limited number of Show Court tickets on every day of the tournament, bar the final four. Once full, the venue operates on a one-in, one-out policy.
Grounds Pass tickets cost £30 for the early rounds of the tournament, though they decrease in price throughout the Championships. This is in part because the amount of access they offer is restricted as the various tournaments reach their closing stages.
You can join The Queue at Wimbledon Park, where you will be given a Queue Card, which signifies your position in The Queue.
Hospitality Packages
Getty ImagesFor those looking to enjoy the Championships in sumptuous comfort, a hospitality package organised by Wimbledon's official partner and provider, Keith Prowse, is the best option. These options include seats at Centre Court and Court No. 1, along with a variety of luxury additions.
Demand frequently outstrips allocation here, too. The chances are that if you catch a celebrity watching from a box at Wimbledon throughout the Championships, they'll be enjoying themselves in fine style like this.
Hospitality for the 2024 Championships is now closed and not accepting further applications. However, you can register your interest in the 2025 edition and get a head start on planning for next year.
Debentures
Getty ImagesIf you don’t just want a ticket for this year but one for every day of Wimbledon Championship action for the next five years, then a debenture is the rather expensive avenue you can take.
Debentures run over a series of years, with the current cycle being 2021-2025 for Centre Court and 2022-2026 on Court No.1, meaning if you were to purchase one today, your ticket would be valid for just a few years rather than the full five.
Each debenture purchased provides:
- A guaranteed seat on court
- Access to several exclusive areas
- Transferable tickets
- Exclusive dining options
The number of debentures available is limited. Each cycle provides 2,520 for Centre Court and 1,250 for Court No.1, for £80,000 and £46,000, respectively. Prices fluctuate during the weekly auctions operated by Dowgate Capital Limited.
FAQs
Getty ImagesWhen are The Championships 2024?
The Championships 2024 will take place from Monday, July 1, 2024, through to Sunday, July 14, 2024. The key dates for your diary within that schedule are:
- Men’s and Ladies Singles First to Fourth Rounds: July 1-8, 2024
- Men’s and Ladies’ Quarter Finals: July 9-10, 2024
- Ladies Singles Semi Finals: July 11, 2024
- Men’s Singles Semi Finals: July 12, 2024
- Ladies Singles Final: July 13, 2024
- Men’s Singles Final: July 14, 2024
Can I get a ticket for more than one day of Wimbledon?
Only one pair of tickets per household can be secured through the Public Ballot. That doesn’t mean you can only get two tickets for one day. If you wish to watch more than one day of Wimbledon from SW19, you can use other methods of acquiring a ticket, such as The Queue, hospitality, debentures, or picking up tickets through StubHub.
What is The Queue?
The Queue is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a queue to pick up a Grounds Pass or Show Court tickets on the day of Wimbledon you wish to visit. You’ll have no doubt seen the snaking queues on the television coverage of Wimbledon, and that’s essentially what you will be standing in should you wish to access tickets through this method.
What are the Wimbledon Show Courts?
The Show Courts at Wimbledon are Centre Court, Court No.1 and Court No.2. These cannot be accessed without a specific ticket for those courts. Visitors with Ground Passes can watch any other court aside from the three stated with their ticket.
What is the capacity of Wimbledon?
The grounds at Wimbledon can hold approximately 42,000 spectators each day. Each court has a different capacity, with Centre Court holding the most at 14,979.
No.1 Court has a capacity of 12,345, with No.2 Court having 2,192 seated and 770 standing.
How do I get to Wimbledon?
The best way to get to the championships is by train or the London Underground. The nearest tube stations are Southfields on the District Line and Wimbledon on the District and Main Line.
From Southfields, it’s a five-minute walk to Wimbledon Park for The Queue, with the Grounds a 15-20 minute walk. From Wimbledon, it’s approximately a 30-minute walk to the Grounds.
There is also a tram that runs every five minutes from East Croyden to Wimbledon station.