Wimbledon 2026 tickets: How to enter ballot with deadline rapidly approaching

Wimbledon, one of the world's most renowned sporting events, welcomes approximately 40,000 spectators each day over a two-week tournament. Fans from London, across the UK and even the farthest corners of the globe descend on SW19 to watch the finest tennis stars compete in the year's only grass-court Grand Slam.

Provided the weather holds up, they are almost always treated to an exceptional display. The rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the men's draw, and superstars like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in the women's, ensure the stands remain packed and the grounds bustling year after year.

Here, Express Sport provides all the crucial details about securing your Wimbledon tickets for 2026....

How to enter the Wimbledon ballot

Securing tickets through the ballot is not guaranteed as demand significantly exceeds supply, but thousands are still released each year. It's estimated that around one in 10 applicants are successful, with those fortunate enough to be selected offered a pair of tickets, or two separate tickets if a pair is not available.

The public ballot for 2026 officially opened on 2 September. You can enter the ballot HERE, which only takes a few minutes, and the deadline closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 16 September.

Tennis enthusiasts keen to try their luck must sign up for a myWimbledon account to enter the public ballot.

Winners of the ballot are selected randomly, with no preference given to early entries.

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How to purchase Wimbledon tickets on the day

Same-day tickets can be secured by those who join the queue at Wimbledon Park early enough. Many enthusiasts camp overnight or arrive in the early hours to increase their chances of gaining entry to one of the show courts.

Queue tickets are typically available for the first 10 days of the Championships, with around 500 usually set aside for Centre Court, hundreds more for Court 1 and Court 2, and grounds passes available until the venue reaches full capacity. The numbers in each category fluctuate daily.

The tournament next year is slated to take place from June 29 to July 12.

Wimbledon ticket prices

Based on this year's prices, Centre Court seats range from £75 to £105 on the opening day of the tournament, which soars to between £240 and £315 on the final day. Tickets for Court 1 start from £70 on the first day, rise to at least £165 by days eight and nine, and then drop again to a starting price of £40 by the last day.

Grounds passes, which grant access to all courts except for Centre, Court 1 and Court 2, are priced at £30 for the initial eight days of the tournament. They then decrease to £25 for the following three days, and £20 for the final three days.

Ticket prices for the 2026 Championships have yet to be confirmed.