The Wimbledon Queue 2027: How It Works, What Time to Arrive and Guaranteed Alternatives
The Queue is Wimbledon's same-day ticket line, in Wimbledon Park, a five-minute walk from Southfields station. Each day it sells a limited number of Show Court tickets, about 500 each for Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court (none for Centre Court on the last four days), plus Grounds Passes, one per person and non-transferable. The AELTC doesn't give an arrival time: the Queue starts the evening before and grows very early in the morning, so Show Court tickets go to people who queue overnight or arrive very early. The 2027 Queue details aren't published yet; in 2026 it opened at 2pm the day before play began.
A day in the Queue (2026 timings)
These are the AELTC's 2026 arrangements. Expect something similar in 2027, but check wimbledon.com before you travel.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 2pm, day before Day 1 | The Queue opened for the first day (Sunday 28 June 2026). For 2027 that would be Sunday 27 June, if the pattern repeats (not confirmed). |
| Evening and overnight | The Queue builds. Campers use tents for no more than two people. |
| 10pm | No music or ball games. Queue Cards may be checked at the park entrance. No takeaway deliveries after 10pm. |
| 5.30am | Left luggage opens in Wimbledon Park. |
| 6am | Stewards wake campers to pack up and form the Queue. |
| 7.30am | Wristbands for Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court are handed out from the front. The number matches the tickets available that day. |
| 10am | The Grounds open. Entry continues until the Grounds reach capacity. |
| From 3pm | Returned Show Court tickets go on sale at the Ticket Resale kiosk inside the Grounds. |
| After 8pm | The next day's order of play is published on wimbledon.com. |
How the Wimbledon Queue works, step by step
- Check the Queue status on wimbledon.com before you set off. The AELTC asks people not to travel without checking.
- Get the Wimbledon app and a myWIMBLEDON account. In 2026 the account was required to buy a ticket and was scanned at the point of sale.
- Join the end of the Queue in Wimbledon Park and collect a dated, numbered Queue Card. If the Queue is at capacity, no more cards are handed out.
- Keep your Queue Card until you reach the ticket sales point. Breaks for food or the toilet shouldn't exceed 30 minutes, and you can't hold a place for anyone else.
- Buy your ticket. One ticket per person, card payments only. Tickets are non-transferable.
- Go through security. You and your bags are searched before entry. Bring original photo ID, which the AELTC's Conditions of Entry require.
What the Queue sells and what it costs
- Show Court tickets: about 500 each for Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court on days those courts are in play. No Centre Court tickets on the last four days.
- Grounds Passes: access to the outside courts, including No.3 Court, Court 12 and Court 18, and to The Hill, where play from Centre Court and No.1 Court is shown on a big screen.
The AELTC's published 2027 prices:
| Ticket (AELTC 2027 prices) | Price range | Days on sale |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Court | £85 to £400 | All 14 days |
| No.1 Court | £40 to £270 | All 14 days |
| No.2 Court | £55 to £110 | Days 1 to 10 |
| No.3 Court | £60 to £95 | Days 1 to 8 |
| Grounds Pass | £22 to £35 | All 14 days |
Grounds Passes are £35 on Days 1 to 8, £27 on Days 9 to 11 and £22 on Days 12 to 14. Source: AELTC 2027 ticket prices.
Camping and Queue rules
- Tents for a maximum of two people, and one person must be with the tent at all times. No gazebos.
- No barbecues, camping stoves or fires. No smoking or vaping in the Queue.
- No loud music, and no music or ball games after 10pm. Excessive drinking is not tolerated.
- Takeaway deliveries only to the Wimbledon Park Road gate, before 10pm.
- Left luggage takes bags up to 60cm x 45cm x 25cm. In 2026 it cost £5 for overnight equipment and £1 for other items, cashless only.
- Unattended items are removed.
Getting in and facilities
The Wimbledon Park Road main entrance is open 24 hours; the Revelstoke Road and Home Park Road pedestrian gates open from 6.30am to 10pm. There are toilets, food outlets, water refill points and first aid in the park, and free Wi-Fi once you reach AELTC Wimbledon Park. Guests with accessibility needs can wait in a dedicated area at the north end of AELTC Wimbledon Park, through the gate at Car Park 10, with one carer or companion.
Need a guaranteed seat instead?
The Queue can't promise you a Show Court seat, and there are no Centre Court Queue tickets for the semi-finals or finals. Debenture tickets are the only Wimbledon tickets that can be resold, so you can choose your day and court in advance: Centre Court from $4,750 per person and No.1 Court from $2,380 per person on GoalTickets. Missed the ballot too? See your options after the ballot.
Wimbledon Queue FAQ
What time should I arrive for the Wimbledon Queue?
The AELTC does not give a time. It says the Queue begins the evening before and grows very early in the morning, and recommends arriving very early. Show Court wristbands are handed out from the front of the Queue at 7.30am, and the number matches the tickets available that day.
When does the Wimbledon Queue open for 2027?
It has not been announced. In 2026 the Queue opened at 2pm on Sunday 28 June, the day before play started. If the AELTC repeats that, expect around 2pm on Sunday 27 June 2027.
How many tickets are sold in the Wimbledon Queue?
About 500 Show Court tickets each for Centre Court, No.1 Court and No.2 Court on days those courts are in play, with no Centre Court tickets on the last four days, plus Grounds Passes. Tickets are sold one per person.
Can I camp overnight in the Wimbledon Queue?
Yes, in a tent for no more than two people, with one person present at all times. Gazebos, barbecues, stoves and fires are not allowed, and stewards wake campers at 6am.
Can I hold a place in the Queue for a friend?
No. Queue Cards are non-transferable and you cannot reserve a place for someone else. Breaks for refreshments or the toilet should not exceed 30 minutes.
How much do Wimbledon Queue tickets cost?
The AELTC's 2027 prices are £22 to £35 for a Grounds Pass, £55 to £110 for No.2 Court, £40 to £270 for No.1 Court and £85 to £400 for Centre Court, depending on the day and row.
Can I resell a ticket bought in the Queue?
No. Queue tickets are non-transferable. Debenture tickets are the only Wimbledon tickets the AELTC allows to be resold.
Skip the Queue with a guaranteed seat
Centre Court and No.1 Court debenture tickets for every day of The Championships 2027, with live per-person prices.
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