Tennis fans! We’re here to bounce some ideas off you – the public ballot for Wimbledon 2024 has now closed, but did you know there’s still a way to grab a spot at this year’s tournament?

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Yes, we know the tournament kicks off today, but allow us to serve you up all the information and you'll see that it's never too late.

This year's championship take place during these first two weeks of July, with many old faces and young guns set to return. In the singles tournament, the players will compete over seven rounds in the hopes of getting to the final and winning £2 million in prize money, but there’s also doubles rounds and wheelchair competitions to watch, too.

We probably don't need to persuade you to buy tickets after the drama of last year's tournament. Who could forget that historic win by Carlos Alcaraz over seven-time Wimbledon Champion Novak Djokovic? Plus, we saw Markéta Vondroušová defeat Ons Jabeur in the final 6–4, 6–4 to win the ladies' singles title.

The competition is now in its 137th year of play and is still the only major tennis tournament to be held on real grass. As the oldest and most prestigious tennis championship in the world, tickets are hankered after every year and viewing figures reach over 25 million.

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It’s the place to be this July, so to give you an advantage, here’s what you need to know about tickets.

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When is Wimbledon 2024?

Every year, Wimbledon takes place between the end of June and early July. Here are the official dates of this year’s tournament:

Play on all outside courts will usually start at 11am, but the Centre Court and No 1 Court will have staggered start times of 1pm and 1:30pm. The finals will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July, with the Centre Court matches normally starting at 2pm.

If you're hoping to get tickets, it's important to remember that men’s singles matches have five sets where all other matches have three, so the men’s matches will last longer!

And if you're wondering how exactly to get to Wimbledon, it’s around a 20-minute walk from Wimbledon Park Station (which is on the District Line) or a 25 minute walk from Southfields (also District Line). You can also walk from Wimbledon Station, which is accessible via tram.

How to get Wimbledon tickets 2024

Wimbledon

There are three ways to get Wimbledon tickets: the public ballot, through the Queue and through hospitality tickets. We’re going to outline what each of these are.

Public ballot

The public ballot has been a tradition since 1924 and is the most common way of getting tickets to Wimbledon. How it works is: each year the ballot opens for a limited time – normally September to December – during which you'll need to submit an application containing your details. Sending off an application does not guarantee you tickets and it is not possible to request tickets for specific days or courts.

Once the ballot has closed, spots will be randomly assigned and you'll find out if you've been lucky enough to get tickets in February. You can only buy up to two tickets per household and once you receive your offer you'll need to pay immediately and in full to secure a place, however, you can also choose to let the tickets go.

As we've said, the ballot is now closed and won't open again until mid September.

The Queue

The Queue is a famous part of the Wimbledon tradition where tennis fans try to get tickets on the day of play. Each day, a large Queue forms to buy either a Show Court ticket (which are much more limited) or a Grounds ticket. Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served, one ticket per person basis and are non-transferable.

The Queue starts in Wimbledon Park from the Sunday before the tournament starts. Over the years, the event has become a sort of mini festival, with people bringing tents and food as they wait for around 40 hours to get to the front. It’s a polite and sociable event, and well-worth trying if you’ve never been to Wimbledon before.

Hospitality tickets

The other way to grab a spot at Wimbledon is through hospitality. Hospitality tickets are now sold out on Keith Prowse, Wimbledon’s official partner. However, there are some still available at official sites like Seat Unique, Daimani or P1 Travel.

These tickets include a range of extra perks and comforts to make your Wimbledon experience more enjoyable – but beware, they don’t come cheap.

How much do Wimbledon hospitality tickets cost and what’s included?

Wimbledon hospitality packages are very expensive, with prices starting at £765. However, with these tickets you’re paying for a full Wimbledon experience complete with high-quality food, entertainment, and a great view of the tennis.

Every hospitality ticket will include the minimum of a private table, access to the Centre or No.1 Court and a dinner menu. The best tickets will include a private suite, a four-course menu and chauffeur service.

Right now, the main hospitality package left is the Debenture seats which you can find at Daimani and Seat Unique. But, remember you can also check P1 Travel for more.

Debenture seats

The Debenture seats are some of the best on the Centre Court (just above the royal box!). They run for 360 degrees around the court and also gain you access to exclusive restaurants and bars.

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