The most famous tennis tournament on earth celebrates 150 years, June 28 to July 11, 2027.
Press accreditation: The public ballot closed at 23:59 BST on September 14, 2026 and cannot be re-entered. The remaining routes are official hospitality through AELTC partners Keith Prowse and Seat Unique (on sale; Radio Times reported packages from £1,265 per person, running past £13,000 for the final) and The Queue for day-of tickets during the Championships. For media: the AELTC told the Press Association on September 7, 2026 that there will be no influencer or creator accreditation category for 2027; working-press accreditation details were not yet published as of October 2026.
DatesJun 28–Jul 11, 2027VenueAll England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE, LondonAccessPublic · Media
WEG trip verdict
Verdict
For the tennis traveler planning the 150th Championships: the public ballot is closed, so 2027 means official hospitality or The Queue.
Book by
Ballot closed September 2026. Hospitality is on sale now from £1,265 per person through Keith Prowse or Seat Unique; book Wimbledon-area hotels early.
Watch
Show-court tickets run £55 to £350 and grounds passes £21 to £33. Budget for London hotel premiums during the Championships.
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London
Public ballot
Closed September 14, 2026
Day-of tickets
The Queue, Wimbledon Park, first-come, first-served
Hospitality
Keith Prowse and Seat Unique, on sale
2026 attendance
550,151 (tournament record)
Tickets, accreditation and entry
Press accreditation
The public ballot closed at 23:59 BST on September 14, 2026 and cannot be re-entered. The remaining routes are official hospitality through AELTC partners Keith Prowse and Seat Unique (on sale; Radio Times reported packages from £1,265 per person, running past £13,000 for the final) and The Queue for day-of tickets during the Championships. For media: the AELTC told the Press Association on September 7, 2026 that there will be no influencer or creator accreditation category for 2027; working-press accreditation details were not yet published as of October 2026.
The public ballot (September 1 to 14, 2026) is closed. Official hospitality is on sale through AELTC partners Keith Prowse and Seat Unique, from £1,265 per person (Radio Times, September 2026); day-of tickets are available via The Queue during the Championships. Show-court prices range from £55 (Court No.3, day one) to £350 (Centre Court final weekend), with grounds passes £21 to £33.
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London: Centre Court, No.1 Court and the outside courts, with the Queue forming in Wimbledon Park.
Is it worth the journey?
The 150th anniversary makes 2027 the most significant Wimbledon in a generation, but the honest constraint is access: the public ballot is closed, so the trip is either a Queue operation or a hospitality purchase. The Queue is part of the story, but it demands an early start and tolerance for weather.
Best for
Tennis fans who want the 150th anniversary and are prepared to queue or buy hospitality.
Journalists covering sport, culture and the business of a British summer institution.
Think twice if
You need a guaranteed Centre Court seat on finals weekend without hospitality, because the ballot is closed and finals hospitality runs past £13,000 per person.
You want to cover the event as a creator or influencer, because the AELTC will not accredit influencers or content creators for 2027.
Wimbledon 2027 overview
The Championships, Wimbledon 2027 will be played from June 28 to July 11, 2027 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, and the club is marketing the edition as the 150th anniversary of The Championships. It is a once-in-a-generation milestone for the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
The public ballot ran from September 1 to 14, 2026 and is now closed; successful applicants were notified from October 2026. Official hospitality packages are on sale through AELTC partners Keith Prowse and Seat Unique, and day-of tickets remain available through the famous Queue during the Championships. The 2026 edition drew a tournament-record 550,151 spectators.
Why it earns the journey
The 150th anniversary of The Championships, marketed by the club as a once-in-a-generation edition.
The most famous tennis tournament on earth and the fixed point of the British summer news calendar, with global broadcast reach and deep culture, fashion and business storylines.
The Queue: the most storied day-of ticketing tradition in world sport, a mini-festival in Wimbledon Park in its own right.
A record 550,151 spectators attended in 2026, confirming demand for the anniversary year.
The moments worth planning around
The 150th anniversary
The club's once-in-a-generation celebration of 150 years of The Championships.
Finals weekend
The ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals on July 10 and 11 on Centre Court.
The Queue
Day-of tickets from Wimbledon Park, one of sport's great ticketing traditions.
Planning your visit
Reserve
Book Wimbledon-area hotels (Wimbledon, Southfields, Wimbledon Park) early; the anniversary edition will compress southwest London inventory. If the ballot missed you, lock hospitality through Keith Prowse or Seat Unique before planning flights; both sell until the tournament begins. Keep hotel bookings flexible until your ticket route is confirmed.
The grounds are around a 15-minute walk from Southfields station, 20 minutes from Wimbledon station, or 25 minutes from Wimbledon Park, all on the District line; a dedicated Championships bus runs from Wimbledon station to the grounds. Fly into Heathrow for the shortest airport transfer, or Gatwick with a rail connection via Clapham Junction. Travel early on finals weekend, when transit demand peaks.
Grounds passes cost £21 to £33, Court No.3 from £55 on day one, No.1 Court quarter and semi-finals from £200, and Centre Court £80 to £350 across the fortnight (Radio Times, September 2026). Hospitality starts at £1,265 per person and runs past £13,000 for the final. Budget for London hotel premiums during the Championships and for inside-the-grounds food and drink.
Handle the crowds
Expect 550,151-scale crowds (the 2026 record) across the fortnight, with the Queue in Wimbledon Park starting the Sunday before play. Queue show-court tickets are limited, first-come, first-served, one per person and non-transferable; campers routinely wait around 40 hours. Arrive before gates open for outside-court play, which usually starts at 11am.
Bring the family
The grounds include a Family and Sensory Room in the Southern Village, a private feeding space and calmer area for families and guests who need a break from the crowds. Note that babes in arms and children under 5 are not permitted in any show court (per the AELTC access guide). Grounds passes offer the most flexible family day, with big-screen viewing on the Hill.
The AELTC provides designated wheelchair seating on Centre Court, No.1, No.2 and No.3 Courts, Blue Badge parking that must be pre-booked, a buggy shuttle from Car Park 5, accessible toilets across the grounds, and trained stewards for assistance. Wheelchair users must sit in the designated areas. Contact the club in advance for specific 2027 accommodation needs.
Site rulesThe AELTC enforces strict conditions of entry: bags are screened, and items that could disrupt matches are confiscated; for 2027 the club confirmed ring lights and similar equipment will be taken. Selfie sticks are not allowed into the grounds, and large bags are discouraged. Check the official conditions of entry before traveling.Check the official safety guidance
Where to stay
Stay in Wimbledon or Southfields for the shortest commute to the grounds, or in central London (South Kensington, Victoria, Waterloo) for the full city trip with a 30 to 40 minute District line or rail ride.
Wimbledon / Southfields
Best for: Walkable or short-ride access to the grounds and the Queue.
Tradeoff: Limited hotel stock; books out early for the fortnight.
Central London (South Kensington, Victoria, Waterloo)
Best for: Full London trip with direct District line or rail links to Wimbledon.
Tradeoff: A 30 to 45 minute commute each way on tournament days.
Putney, South West London
The Lodge Hotel, Putney
upper mid range
Well-rated boutique hotel in Putney with 9.1 out of 10 from over 3,300 Booking.com-attributed reviews, a comfortable base with District line access to Wimbledon via East Putney station, about 2.6 km from the All England Club. The deep review base on both platforms makes it the most statistically reliable pick.
Know before booking: Located in Putney, not Wimbledon Village, requiring a District line ride to Southfields followed by a 15-minute walk to the All England Club, about 35 minutes door to door. Rates rise sharply during the Championships fortnight.
Iconic pub with boutique bedrooms in the heart of Wimbledon Village, about 1.0 km from the All England Club per the aggregator listing and a 10-minute stroll to the grounds according to the official site, with 8.9 out of 10 from Booking.com-attributed reviewers. The closest verified base to Centre Court.
Know before booking: Rooms sit above a lively pub, so weekend evenings can be noisy, and facilities are limited compared to a full-service hotel. There is no parking available on site, and the village gets very crowded during the tournament.
Hotel ratings move over time. We check at least two independent sources and include a drawback, but you should still read recent reviews before paying.
How to use London beyond the event
The All England Club sits in Wimbledon, southwest London, on Church Road between Wimbledon Park and Southfields. Central London is a 30 to 40 minute District line ride away; Heathrow is the closest major airport.
A middle-Sunday rest day
Use the traditional rest rhythm mid-fortnight for Wimbledon Village: its cafes and common are the social heart of the tournament fortnight.
One central London evening
The District line makes an evening in South Kensington or the West End easy on a non-finals day; book restaurants ahead, as the fortnight fills them.
Where to eat
Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Hill Road carry the fortnight's dining; book ahead, because the Championships fill every good table within walking distance.
Wimbledon Hill Road · Italian
San Lorenzo
upper mid range
A Wimbledon institution since 1969 on Wimbledon Hill Road, the classic fortnight dinner for players, press and regulars, with a summer courtyard.
Know before booking: A traditional trattoria rather than a quick bite; it books out during the Championships, so reserve well ahead.
Restaurant details and hours can change. Reconfirm the operating day and reserve directly before relying on a recommendation.
Questions first-time visitors ask
When is Wimbledon 2027?
June 28 to July 11, 2027 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, the 150th edition of The Championships.
Is the Wimbledon 2027 public ballot still open?
No. The ballot ran September 1 to 14, 2026 and is closed. Remaining routes are official hospitality (Keith Prowse, Seat Unique) and The Queue for day-of tickets.
What is The Queue?
Wimbledon's famous day-of ticket line in Wimbledon Park, starting the Sunday before the tournament. Tickets are first-come, first-served, one per person and non-transferable.
Can influencers get Wimbledon 2027 accreditation?
No. The AELTC told the Press Association in September 2026 that there will be no influencer or creator accreditation category for the 2027 Championships.
Dates and the 150th anniversary verified against the official wimbledon.com tickets page on 2026-10-16. Ballot dates, ticket prices and Queue detail verified against Radio Times the same day. Creator-accreditation policy from the Press Association via Sports Illustrated, September 2026. Accessibility and family detail from the AELTC-referencing Green and Purple facilities guide. Hotel scores checked against Booking.com-attributed aggregator pages and Tripadvisor review pages on 2026-10-16.
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