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There are 19 courts at the Wimbledon Championships where spectators can purchase tickets to watch matches. The main show courts where you can buy tickets are Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and No. 2 Court. Tickets for these courts allow you to see the top players compete in the tournament.
Other courts you can purchase tickets for include No. 3 Court, the new No. 8 Court, the smaller show courts like Court 12, Court 18, and Court 4. You can also buy ground passes which allow access to the outside courts. However, seats are not reserved or guaranteed on the outside courts with a ground pass.
Some key facts:
– Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court – Show courts, reserved seating, see top players
– No. 3 Court – Third largest capacity, also see top players
– No. 8 Court – New in 2022, good option with 4,000 seats
– Smaller show courts – Court 12, Court 18, Court 4, etc. Reserved seats
– Ground passes – Access to outside courts, no reserved seats
Tickets are in high demand and sell out quickly when they go on sale to the general public in the spring. Act fast to get tickets, especially for Centre Court and No. 1 Court.
Number and Types of Courts at Wimbledon
Wimbledon has a total of 19 courts within the grounds of the All England Club where matches are played during The Championships. The 19 courts are:
Court Name | Seating Capacity |
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Centre Court | 15,000 |
No. 1 Court | 11,500 |
No. 2 Court | 4,000 |
No. 3 Court | 3,000 |
No. 8 Court | 4,000 |
No. 12 Court | 1,000 |
No. 18 Court | 800 |
No. 4 Court | 580 |
Court 14 | 500 |
Court 15 | 440 |
Court 16 | 350 |
Court 17 | 348 |
Court 9 | 320 |
Court 10 | 250 |
Court 11 | 240 |
Court 19 | 200 |
Court 5 | 200 |
Court 6 | 150 |
Court 7 | 96 |
Court 8 | 84 |
There are three main show courts at Wimbledon with large spectator capacities – Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and No. 2 Court. These host the most important matches featuring the top seeded players and sell out the fastest.
Centre Court is the main show court with a capacity of 15,000. It hosts the Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Finals. Matches with the reigning Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles champions also take place on Centre Court.
No. 1 Court is the second largest stadium with 11,500 seats. This hosts many top tier matches not played on Centre Court.
No. 2 Court has 4,000 seats and features matches with many of the game’s top players throughout the early rounds.
In addition to the three key show courts, there are smaller show courts with good vantage points and seating capacities between 500-3,000 spectators:
– No. 3 Court (3,000 seats)
– The new No. 8 Court (4,000 seats)
– No. 12 Court (1,000 seats)
– No. 18 Court (800 seats)
– No. 4 Court (580 seats)
These smaller show courts require tickets to attend and also see world class players in action.
The remaining courts have limited reserved seating and are typically accessed via ground passes. However, the outside courts have no assigned seats – it is first come, first served. Courts 14-19 have between 200-500 seats each. Courts 5-8 have under 100 seats each.
Purchasing Tickets for Specific Courts
There are several options for purchasing tickets to specific courts at Wimbledon:
– **Ballot** – Fans can enter an annual public ballot which awards tickets by random lottery. This is the only way to purchase Centre Court and No. 1 Court tickets directly.
– **Ticket Resale** – Fans are allowed to legally resell unwanted tickets through the official Wimbledon ticket resale platform. This provides access to highly coveted tickets on Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court. Resale prices are high due to demand.
– **Queue** – Fans queue up in person, sometimes camping overnight, for 500 daily Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and No. 2 Court tickets allocated in the queue.
– **Debenture Tickets** – Exclusive 5 year renewable Centre Court and No. 1 Court ticket packages are sold as debentures costing tens of thousands of pounds.
– **Ticket Packages** – Authorized Wimbledon hospitality providers offer ticket packages that combine accommodation and meals with guaranteed access to courtside seats on show courts and smaller courts.
For the outside courts, ground passes provide access on a first come, first served basis. Passes can be purchased online in advance or on-site during the tournament if available.
Advanced planning is required to purchase tickets for marquee courts like Centre Court.patience, perseverance, and a bit of luck is needed in the ticket ballot or queue. For those willing to pay a premium, resale or hospitality tickets provide certainty of seeing tennis on Centre Court and other top Wimbledon courts.
When and How to Buy Wimbledon Tickets
Wimbledon tickets go on sale each spring, typically in May or June, through the following primary channels:
– **Online** – Ticket sales for most courts occur online through the Wimbledon website. Create an account ahead of time. Tickets sell out very quickly.
– **Phone** – Tickets for some courts can be purchased over the phone through the Wimbledon ticket office.
– **In Person** – Tickets can be purchased in person at the Wimbledon ticket office located at the All England Club.
Key dates for Wimbledon ticket sales:
– **April/May** – Ballot registration opens for random chance at Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court tickets
– **June** – Public ticket sales begin online, by phone, and in-person for most courts
– **September** – Debenture tickets for following year’s tournament go on sale
Ballot results are announced 2-3 weeks before the tournament starts. Those awarded tickets must pay immediately.
The queue for leftover tickets also begins about 3 weeks before the tournament starts. Fans queue up daily during the tournament for that day’s tickets.
For the best chance at tickets, act right when sales open to the public in June. Be online right at 10am BST when tickets go on sale. Prepare your Wimbledon account ahead of time.
Also consider ticket packages or the resale platform for access to courtside tickets on Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and No. 2 Court long after initial sales end.
Prices of Wimbledon Tickets
Wimbledon ticket prices vary greatly based on the court and when purchased. Here are sample ticket prices:
Court | Ticket Price |
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Centre Court | £240-£300 |
No. 1 Court | £190-£250 |
No. 2 Court | £80-£110 |
No. 3 Court | £55-£80 |
No. 8 Court | £40-£55 |
Other Show Courts | £25-£45 |
Ground Passes | £25-£30 |
– **Centre Court & No. 1 Court** – Most expensive, £240-£300 per ticket. Only way to directly purchase is through annual ballot.
– **No. 2 Court** – £80-£110 if purchased directly. Resale averages £200-£400+ per ticket due to demand.
– **No. 3 Court & No. 8 Court** – Between £40-£80 per ticket based on day.
– **Other Show Courts** – Average £25-£45 per ticket depending on specific court and day.
– **Ground Passes** – Cheapest way to access outside courts at £25-£30 per day.
– **Resale Tickets** – Expect to pay 2-5x face value or more to purchase coveted Centre Court and No. 1 Court tickets on resale platforms. No. 2 Court resale also commands premium.
– **Debenture Tickets** – Exclusive 5-year renewable season tickets for Centre Court and No. 1 Court are sold in limited quantities as debentures costing upwards of £50,000 to £100,000+ per ticket.
Booking far in advance and going on less popular days yields best prices. Finals weekend is most expensive. Hospitality packages provide guaranteed access to top courts but come at a significant premium.
Conclusion
Wimbledon offers tennis fans the chance to watch the world’s best compete at the most prestigious Grand Slam on 19 different courts within the All England Club grounds. Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and No. 2 Court are the premier show courts where you can see Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Ons Jabeur, and other top stars play.
Purchasing tickets takes planning, good timing, and a bit of luck, especially for Centre Court. The ballot, queue, ticket packages, or resale provide ways to access coveted Wimbledon tickets. Ground passes offer a more affordable option for wandering the outside courts. Costs range from £25 for grounds access up to £300+ for finals weekend on Centre Court. With some persistence and flexibility, fans can secure the chance to see Wimbledon tennis live on the grass courts of SW19.