Wimbledon Public Ballot 2027: Everything you need to know as lottery opens

Whilst it was only two months since Jannik Sinner won the Men’s Singles title on centre court, attention is already turning to next year’s Wimbledon.The upcoming tournament will mark 150 years of The Championships and will take place from 28 June, 2027 to 11 July, 2027. It remains one of the very few major sporting events where you can buy premium tickets on the day of play, which results in thousands of fans getting up in the early hours of the morning to join the famous queue.Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after victory against Alexander Zverev of Germany during their Gentlemen's Singles final matchGettyHowever, if you’re looking to avoid camping overnight or arriving in the early hours of the morning, entering the ballot is your best chance of seeing your favourite Tennis stars battle it out on the courts.First held in 1924, the Wimbledon Public Ballot was conceived as the fairest way of allocating tickets to the general public. Lucky winners could see themselves sitting in Centre Court, No.1 Court , No.2 Court and/or No.3 Court.Here’s everything you need to know about the ballot.The upcoming tournament will mark 150 years of The Championships and will take place from 28 June 2027 to 11 July 2027.PA WireWhen did the Wimbledon Ballot open?The public ballot opened on Tuesday, 1 September and it will remain open until 11.59pm Monday, September 14.There is no advantage for applying early as the winners are drawn randomly, but make sure you don’t leave it too late and miss the window entirely.How are Wimbledon Ballot Tickets assigned?Tickets are assigned completely randomly so entrants cannot request specific matches, dates, or courts.An honorary steward gestures as spectators queue on Aorangi Terrace to watch the Gentlemen's Singles final match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Alexander Zverev of Germany GettyClick here to enter by creating a myWimbledon account.Make sure that your profile preferences are set to opt-in for ticketing and ballot communications to ensure you do not miss any official announcements.How will I know if I’m successful?Successful applicants will receive an email offering them tickets at face value. If you are unsuccessful, you will not hear anything nor receive a rejection. No news is bad news in this case.Typically, lucky applicants will hear in either January or February.Spectators queue to access the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on the tenth day of the 2026 Wimbledon ChampionshipsAFP/GettyHow many tickets am I allowed to buy?You are only allowed one application per household, however the entry allows for two tickets.The application must use one myWimbledon account and one email address, with failure to do so resulting in every associated application being disqualified.Read MoreThe successful applicant must use one of the tickets, and bring valid identification when arriving at Wimbledon. The second tecond can be directly transferred to your nominated guest.How much do tickets cost?Centre Court tickets range from £85 to £400, depending on the day and match across the 14-day tournament.Spectators including Tom Hiddleston, Stephen Graham, Sienna Miller, Oli Green and Poppy Delevingne watching the action on centre court on day six of the 2026 Wimbledon ChampionshipsPACourt No. 1 tickets start at £75 and go up to £270, whilst tickets for Court No. 2 and 3 begin at £60 and rise up to £95.Ground passes, which will give you entry to the grounds, unreserved seating or stating and access to Henman Hill, are priced between £22 and £35.What if I want to sell my ticket?If you can no longer attend, you can not resell or transfer your tickets on the open market, social media, or unauthorised secondary platforms.Instead, you should return your tickets through the Wimbledon Ticket Sales portal up to 24 hours before the day of play and receive a full refund.People queue to access The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships in WimbledonAFP/GettyAny ticket discovered to have been listed outside of All England Cricket Club official resale channels will be rendered void.Can I still go to Wimbledon if I am unsuccessful in the ballot?If you miss out on the ballot, try not to fret, as there are still some options available for you to try and get tickets later down the line.Unsuccessful applicants are granted exclusive access to an official online ticket returns shop in the Spring, where tickets may be purchased in the lead-up to The Championships.On each day of the tournament, a limited number of tickets for Centre Court, No.1 Court, and No.2 Court are held back and sold at the gate in the morning.Many see the queue as just an integral part of their Wimbledon experience, as watching matches on the courtsGettyTo access these tickets though, you will need to join the famous Wimbledon queue, which involves camping out overnight or heading to Wimbledon Park in the early hours of the morning.A formal system is implemented, which sees numbered cards issued on arrival, and strict rules about leaving and returning.Whilst tickets are not guaranteed, many see the queue as just an integral part of their Wimbledon experience as watching matches on the courts.