The Wimbledon 2027 public ballot is now open, giving tennis fans the chance to secure advance tickets for the prestigious tournament, which will mark its 150th anniversary. The ballot, which opened on Tuesday, September 1, will close on Monday, September 14, and offers a random selection process for applicants.
Ballot Details and Registration Process
To enter the ballot, fans must first create a myWimbledon account on the Wimbledon website. Each household can apply for a maximum of two tickets, and the system prevents two people at the same address from applying for four tickets between them. Applicants cannot request tickets for specific dates; instead, winners are chosen at random after the ballot closes, meaning the timing of an application does not affect the chances of success.
The tournament will take place from June 28 to July 11, 2027, with more than 40,000 fans attending each day. While many spectators queue overnight in the famous Wimbledon queue, the ballot provides an alternative for those seeking advance tickets.
Ticket Prices and Court Options
Ticket prices vary depending on the court, the day of the tournament, and seat location. The cheapest option is a grounds pass, priced at £35 during the first week, dropping to £22 in the second week. Centre Court seats range from £85 to £130 on the opening day, rising incrementally to between £255 and £400 for the finals.
Tickets for No.1 Court start at £75 on the first day, peak at £270 on days nine and ten, and then drop to a starting price of £40 by the final day. For No.2 Court and No.3 Court, tickets begin at £60 on day one and rise to £95 by day six.
Chances of Success and On-the-Day Options
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) does not disclose the number of applications it receives annually, but it is estimated that around one in 10 people who enter the ballot manage to get tickets. For those who do not succeed in the ballot, there is still the option to join the queue at Wimbledon Park on the day of the tournament.
Show court tickets require waiting in line for 12 to 24 hours, even during the first week. Alternatively, fans can join later to purchase a cheaper ground pass, which provides access to all courts except the show courts. The advice is to arrive at Southfields or Wimbledon Park tube station on the first train to be in the queue by 5.30am, with entry expected by 10.30am.
The ballot entry is available on the Wimbledon website, and applicants are encouraged to register before the September 14 deadline to be considered for tickets to the 150th edition of the Championships.
