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Wimbledon Championships

“Tennis' oldest + most prestigious Grand Slam — 2 weeks of grass court + strawberries & cream”

Wimbledon is tennis' oldest + most prestigious Grand Slam — 2 weeks of grass court tennis at the All England Club, London SW19. 500,000+ attendees. Ballot for Centre + No.1 Court tickets closes September prior. The Queue offers same-day ground passes. Strict all-white dress code for players.

Upcoming dates

Next
2027
June 28-July 11 (Championships)
Following year
2028
July 3-16

Last Monday of June + following 2 weeks. Middle Sunday off + Manic Monday. Finals: 2nd Saturday (Women) + 2nd Sunday (Men).

Duration
2 weeks
Crowd
500,000+ over 2
Budget/day
$300-800 (London hotels 1.5-2× normal + tickets)
Book ahead
12+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: Tennis fans + traditional-British-experience travellers
  • ✓Public Ballot for Centre + No.1 Court tickets closes September prior year — apply at wimbledon.com
  • ✓The Queue: same-day tickets — arrive by 05:00 for Centre Court in first week
  • ✓Ground passes: £30-40 gets you outside courts + big screens on Henman Hill
  • ✓Debenture tickets (secondary market): £2,000-8,000+ for Centre Court finals
  • ✓Strawberries + cream + Pimm's cup are essential Wimbledon tradition (£8-12)
  • ✓Wimbledon Museum open year-round outside championships

Book hotels for Wimbledon Championships 2027

Prices spike + hotels sell out during this event. Book 12+ months ahead.

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Frequently asked

When is Wimbledon 2027?
June 28-July 11, 2027 (2 weeks). Always starts last Monday of June. Women's Final: Saturday July 10. Men's Final: Sunday July 11.
How do I get Wimbledon tickets?
Public Ballot (closes September prior year) at wimbledon.com. Or The Queue (same-day, arrive 05:00). Or Debenture tickets on secondary market (£2,000-8,000+).
What is The Queue at Wimbledon?
The famous overnight queue for same-day tickets. Wimbledon Park camping allowed from Saturday evening. First 500 in queue on final Monday get Centre Court.
What is Henman Hill (Murray Mound)?
Grass slope with big screen showing Centre Court action — the classic Wimbledon experience with strawberries + Pimm's. Free with Ground Pass.
What is the Wimbledon dress code?
Players wear all-white (strict rule). Spectators smart-casual — no beach clothes, tank tops. Members of AELTC + Debenture holders in the Members' Enclosure follow stricter rules.