Wimbledon ticket prices by court: how to find your way
Not all Wimbledon tickets are equal: the price depends first on the court (Centre Court, No.1 Court, No.2 Court, outside courts), then on the day of the tournament and the stage of the competition. The further into the fortnight and the closer to the finals, the higher the demand — and the price. This page explains how to read the grid of courts and categories without getting lost, and where to find the official prices. We invent no exact prices: the amounts change each year and only the official All England Lawn Tennis Club site is authoritative.
Why the court determines the price
Wimbledon allocates its tickets by court, not by a single seat for the whole grounds. The Centre Court is the stage for the biggest matches and the finals: it's the most in-demand court, so the most expensive. No.1 Court, the second-largest arena, also hosts top matches at a generally lower price. No.2 Court and No.3 Court offer quality matches at more accessible prices. Finally, the "grounds" ticket gives access to the outside courts with no allocated seat on the show courts: it's the most economical way to experience the tournament's atmosphere.
The day matters as much as the court
On the same court, a ticket's price isn't constant over the two weeks. Early in the fortnight, the draws are full and you can see many players: demand is high but so is the supply of matches. As you approach the quarter-finals, semi-finals then finals, the number of matches falls, the line-ups become prestigious and show-court prices rise sharply. A Centre Court ticket for a final is therefore nothing like a Centre Court ticket in the first week. Keep this in mind before comparing two offers.
Court and price logic (indicative ranges — check the official prices)
| Court / ticket | Type of matches | Price level |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Court | Headline acts, semi-finals and finals | The highest |
| No.1 Court | Top matches, big line-ups | High |
| No.2 Court | Fine matches, ranked players | Intermediate |
| No.3 Court | Quality matches, more rotation | Intermediate |
| Grounds ticket | Access to outside courts, no show-court seat | The most accessible |
An indicative price hierarchy, given for educational purposes. The exact amounts vary by day and edition: check the official Wimbledon site for the real prices.
The factors that move a ticket's price
- The court: the Centre Court and No.1 Court cost more than the outside courts.
- The stage of the tournament: early rounds, quarters, semi-finals or finals.
- The day of the fortnight: demand rises as the tournament progresses.
- The sales channel: the official draw (Ballot), the queue (The Queue), approved hospitality or resale.
- The seating category offered on the court concerned, where it exists.
Seating categories: what to understand
On the show courts, the ticket corresponds to an allocated seat for the day. Depending on the purchase channel, you may see notions of category or seating zone, which influence the price. The point isn't to memorise a grid — it changes — but to check, before you pay, which court and which day your ticket covers, and whether a seat is guaranteed. A "grounds" ticket never gives access to the show-court stands: that's the most common confusion.
Buying at the right price without getting the court wrong
For a first Wimbledon, the grounds ticket offers the best atmosphere-to-price ratio: you move between the outside courts, often very close to the players. If you're aiming for a specific match on a show court, target the right court and the right day rather than paying for a higher category you don't need. And whatever the channel, compare the final total — fees included — shown just before payment, because that's what really determines your spend.
FAQ
- Which court is the most expensive at Wimbledon?
- The Centre Court is generally the most expensive: it hosts the headline acts, the semi-finals and the finals, and concentrates the highest demand. No.1 Court follows, then No.2 and No.3 Courts, more accessible. The grounds ticket remains the most economical option. The exact amounts vary each year: check them on the official site.
- Does a Wimbledon ticket's price change by day?
- Yes. On the same court, the price rises as the tournament progresses: a first-week ticket costs less than one for a semi-final or final, when demand is at its peak. The court-plus-day pairing is the main driver of the price.
- Does the grounds ticket give access to the Centre Court?
- No. The "grounds" ticket gives access to the outside courts with no allocated seat on the Centre Court, No.1 Court or No.2 Court. It's the most common confusion: to attend a match on a show court, you need a ticket specific to that court.
- Where can I find the official prices by court?
- On the official Wimbledon site (wimbledon.com) and via its official sales channels, such as the draw (Ballot). We don't state exact prices because they change each edition; always refer to the official source before buying.