Frequently Asked Questions

Wimbledon debenture tickets are the most sought after seats at the Wimbledon Championships.

Debenture tickets offer unparalleled views of the action, amidst VIP luxury. Situated on the same level as the prestigious Royal Box (Centre Court), these exclusive tickets offer superb views of the world's top players on Centre Court and No.1 Court.

Debenture tickets grant you access to a full day of world-class tennis and access to debenture holder facilities, including the exclusive debenture restaurants, and lounges during the tournament.

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What is a Wimbledon debenture ticket?

Yes. Wimbledon debenture tickets can be purchased by debenture holders and non-debenture holders.

No. Green & Purple is an online platform that enables registered Wimbledon Debenture Holders to sell their tickets directly to buyers. We arrange for the transfer of tickets to the buyer and the sale proceeds to the seller to ensure that buyers always receive their tickets in time and sellers always receive their sale proceeds.

The majority of sellers on the Green & Purple platform are individual Wimbledon debenture holders. Some debentures are owned by more than one person, and a small number are owned by corporate entities.

Certain sellers on the Green & Purple platform are businesses that function under the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS). These businesses specialise in purchasing and reselling debenture tickets in packages that can include other services such as travel, restaurant reservations and accommodation.

When browsing tickets on Green & Purple, you might come across listings that are packaged with these additional services. These packaged offerings provide a comprehensive, hassle-free experience, enhancing your visit to the Tournament.

The 2025 Wimbledon Tennis Championships will run from Monday 30 June 2025 to Sunday 13 June 2025.

See also:

2025 Wimbledon Championships schedule of play

Yes. Our system lets you see and select specific seat numbers, once the AELTC has assigned seat numbers. Seats are typically allocated in February or March of the Tournament year.

Seats reserved for debenture ticket holders usually offer the best views of the action:

• On Centre Court, debenture tickets seats have historically been assigned to the front 14 rows rows (A-N) – the same tier as the Royal Box. A small number of debenture tickets seats are now also located in the 300s tier.
• On No.1 Court, debenture tickets seats are on the front 17 rows (A-Q).

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Which are the best seats at the Wimbledon Championships?

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) allocates seat numbers, roughly 5 months before the start of the Championships.

Prior to seat number allocation, debenture holders will know in advance whether their tickets will be for adjacent seats and this will be indicated on their ticket listings.

Once seat numbers have been allocated by the AELTC, you'll be able to view and search for specific seat numbers on our ticket platform.

Yes. Although tickets to the Championships are typically sold in pairs, there may be occasions when you want to buy a single ticket. You may simply want to attend on your own? Perhaps you are a family of 3 and you need a single ticket to add to a pair of tickets you already have? Maybe you are looking to take an odd number of clients with you?

Many debenture holders sell their single or odd number tickets through the green & Purple platform. to another person.

A Wimbledon debenture is a financial instrument (debt security) issued by The All England Lawn Tennis Ground, which is owned by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Limited (AELTC).

Wimbledon debentures are issued every five years and give debenture holders an allocation of Wimbledon debenture tickets for every day of The Championships, for a five year period.

Sold in pairs, there are two kinds of Wimbledon debentures:

• Centre Court debentures - holders receive a book of 5-years’ of Centre Court tickets.
• No.1 Court debentures - holders receive a book of 5-years’ of No.1 Court tickets.

Read more:

What is a Wimbledon debenture?

You can check debenture ticket prices on our buy tickets page. The Green & Purple online ticket exchange is a reasonable proxy for current market conditions as the system is constantly updated by sellers.

Wimbledon debenture tickets are the most sought after seats at the Wimbledon Championships.

Debenture tickets offer unparalleled views of the action, amidst VIP luxury. Situated on the same level as the prestigious Royal Box (Centre Court), these exclusive tickets offer superb views of the world's top players on Centre Court and No.1 Court.

Debenture tickets grant you access to a full day of world-class tennis and access to debenture holder facilities, including the exclusive debenture restaurants, and lounges during the tournament.

The Buy it Now price or the agreed offer price is the price you pay to the seller. A 2% surcharge is added for payments made through debit or credit cards.

Green & Purple was founded by a team of Debenture holders and tennis obsessives. Our primary goal is to facilitate a safe and secure platform for Debenture holders to connect with tennis enthusiasts globally, who are interested in purchasing debenture tickets.

The Tournament has transitioned from paper tickets to e-tickets, managed through the secure myWimbledon App and operated by the AELTC. Our processes are fully integrated with the myWimbledon App to ensure a secure and seamless experience for both buyers and sellers. Your payment is only sent to the seller once you have confirmed receipt of your tickets in your myWimbledon App.

If you have any questions or concerns, our team can be contacted on +44(0)203 883 5010.

The Green & Purple platform can accommodate last-minute ticket sales right up to the morning of the event.

To facilitate last-minute transactions, we hold sellers’ e-tickets in the Green & Purple myWimbledon App. This means we are able to transfer buyers' e-tickets directly to their myWimbledon accounts without delay - right up to the morning of the day of the event.

Since 2021, Wimbledon Tickets have been distributed electronically, via the official myWimbledon App. The myWimbledon App, which is downloaded to your mobile device, associates your identity with a digital ticket.

Tickets must be accessed online when entering the Wimbledon Grounds. Paper copies, printouts or screen shots are no longer accepted.

Your e-ticket will be scanned when at the Gates when you enter and exit the grounds. This means that the central Wimbledon ticketing database is updated in real time.

The new digital ticketing system means that counterfeit tickets are a thing of the past.

Green & Purple was founded by a team of Debenture holders and tennis obsessives. Our primary goal is to facilitate a safe and secure platform for Debenture holders to connect with tennis enthusiasts globally, who are interested in purchasing debenture tickets.

The Tournament has transitioned from paper tickets to e-tickets, managed through the secure myWimbledon App and operated by the AELTC. Our processes are fully integrated with the myWimbledon App to ensure a secure and seamless experience for both buyers and sellers. Your payment is only sent to the seller once you have confirmed receipt of your tickets in your myWimbledon App.

If you have any questions or concerns, our team can be contacted on +44(0)203 883 5010.

Payment must be made within [[PAYMENT_LIFESPAN]] hours of the seller accepting an offer or the buyer accepting a counteroffer.

Payments are accepted by card, GoCardless, Paypal and direct bank transfer.

If you decide to make an offer or accept a counter offer for a ticket, you will be negotiating directly with the seller through the Green & Purple platform.

Wimbledon tickets are now distributed electronically via the official ‘myWimbledon’ App. To receive your ticket you will first need to download the App here.

The myWimbledon App is compatible with Android and Apple IOS. If you don't have access to a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device, you will not be able to gain access to the Tournament. If you don’t own a mobile device, you could borrow one for the Tournament.

Note that the mobile device you use must be able to access the internet (either through wi-fi or mobile network) as the App will not work without internet access. Your mobile device will need to be able to access the internet as you access the Wimbledon Grounds, as you cannot download the ticket to your device in advance.

Your e-tickets will be sent to your myWimbledon account a minimum of 7 days before the event date. For tickets purchased in the week before the event date, e-tickets will be transferred a minimum of 1 day before the event date. E-tickets purchased last minute (up to the morning of the event) will be transferred in time to ensure access to the Wimbledon Grounds for the event,

Yes. Wimbledon debenture tickets are the only tickets to the Championships that can be legally transferred to another person. debenture tickets are suitable to be given as a present.

Yes. Debenture tickets are freely transferable. If you are a debenture ticket holder or owner, you can legally sell your debenture tickets.

Children that are over 5 years of age will need to show a valid ticket to enter the Wimbledon grounds.

Kids under 5 do not need a ticket but will not be able to occupy their own seat.

In the event that the day or days for which tickets have been purchased and/or the tournament as a whole is cancelled for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to any act of Force Majeure, the buyer shall be entitled to a refund from the Seller which shall be dealt with in accordance with our Terms and conditions.

If the seller fails to forward the Tickets to our myWimbledon account a full refund will be issued to the buyer.

Once payment has been received by us, Tickets may not be exchanged or refunded other than at our absolute discretion.

Any request for cancellation or a variation must be put in writing and sent by email to service@greenandpurple.com. We will review each case on its individual merits but cancellations or variations will only be made in exceptional situations.

For more information, please see: Terms and conditions

Please see:  Terms and conditions

Yes, we carry out a debenture holder verification process in order to:

• confirm ownership of debenture tickets
• provide comfort to buyers that sellers have the advertised tickets
• prevent speculative trader ticket listing activity

Yes. You have full control over the asking price for your tickets. When listing your tickets, you'll set both your asking price and your automatically reject offers below price. 

The market for debenture tickets is dynamic and prices change constantly in the run up to the Championships.

Our PriceAssist tool helps you set a starting price. Suggested prices take various factors into account, such as seat position, afternoon shade, number of adjacent seats, and proximity to the Royal Box. We can send you email updates notifying you of changes in the market, and you can edit and update your ticket prices whenever you want to.

Green & Purple is an online platform that enables registered Wimbledon Debenture Holders to sell their tickets directly to buyers. We arrange for the transfer of tickets to the buyer and the sale proceeds to the seller to ensure that buyers always receive their tickets in time and sellers always receive their sale proceeds.

Green & Purple was founded by a team of Debenture holders and tennis obsessives. Our primary goal is to facilitate a safe and secure platform for Debenture holders to connect with tennis enthusiasts globally, who are interested in purchasing debenture tickets.

The Tournament has transitioned from paper tickets to e-tickets, managed through the secure myWimbledon App and operated by the AELTC. Our processes are fully integrated with the myWimbledon App to ensure a secure and seamless experience for both buyers and sellers. Seller’s tickets are only sent to buyers once full payment has been received.

If you have any questions or concerns, our team can be contacted on +44(0)203 883 5010.

Yes. You can list or advertise your tickets on other platforms or through alternative means. However, should you successfully sell your tickets elsewhere, or should your tickets be no longer available for sale for any other reason, you must promptly update your listings on the Green & Purple platform to reflect this change.

Yes. Most buyers prefer to buy tickets in pairs, however tickets listed in groups of 3, 4 or more can command a per-ticket premium. If, however, you want to sell individual tickets you can split listings into individual ticket listings. If you would like to sell your tickets in any other configuration, please contact us for help.

Green & Purple was founded by a team of Debenture holders and tennis obsessives. Our primary goal is to facilitate a safe and secure platform for Debenture holders to connect with tennis enthusiasts globally, who are interested in purchasing debenture tickets.

The Tournament has transitioned from paper tickets to e-tickets, managed through the secure myWimbledon App and operated by the AELTC. Our processes are fully integrated with the myWimbledon App to ensure a secure and seamless experience for both buyers and sellers. Seller’s tickets are only sent to buyers once full payment has been received.

If you have any questions or concerns, our team can be contacted on +44(0)203 883 5010.

When you receive an offer or make a counteroffer for a ticket, you will be negotiating directly with the buyer through the Green & Purple platform.

As soon as your ticket have sold you will receive a notification email. Details of the sale will also appear on your dashboard. 

Once your tickets have sold, you will receive an email explaining the steps to follow to transfer your tickets from your myWimbldon account.

We will forward your ticket sale proceeds to you within 2 working days of notification of receipt of tickets by the Buyer in their myWimbledon Account. 

Please see:  Terms and conditions

Yes. Buyers' offers expire within 72 hours, but you can receive offers from multiple buyers during the same period. You can then choose which offer to accept.

Yes. There is an active secondary market for Wimbledon debenture tickets on the Green & Purple marketplace.

If you are a debenture holder you will have paid a lump sum for your 5-year debenture. You are entitled to advertise and sell your individual debenture tickets for whatever sum you wish.

If you bought your debenture ticket from a debenture owner, or other debenture ticket holder, you can also sell your ticket for whatever amount you can achieve.

We charge a standard commission of 15% for tickets sold through the Green & Purple platform.

It is intended that the Green & Purple platform will allow debenture ticket holders to swap tickets with other ticket holders., This functionality will be launched for the 2025 Wimbledon calendar year.

We do however maintain an in-house list of people wanting to exchange their tickets. Please contact us on +44(0)203 883 5010 for more information.

Please click on the login icon in the user navigation. You will see a "I have forgotten my password" link. Click on the link and enter your email address. You will then receive an email with a link to a form where you can reset your password.

Play starts at 1.30pm on Centre Court and at 2pm on No.1 Court. On Finals Weekend play starts at 2pm on Centre Court. Note that play starts on the Outside Courts at 11am, meaning you can enjoy two hours of play before relocating to your Show Court seat.

Although play doesn't start until 11am on the outside courts,  there is much to do and see beforehand and the Grounds open at 10am. 

For more information, see:

What time should I arrive at the Wimbledon Championships?

Play starts on the Outside Courts 2 hours before the Show Courts. If you have a ticket to a Show Court, you can also watch these earlier matches in the morning.

The AELTC requires parents and guardians to accompany their children to the Tournament. Children (under 16-years old) attending Wimbledon must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

Read more:

Taking children to Wimbledon - What you need to know.

Please see: 

2024 Wimbledon Championships schedule of play

Please see:

What are the conditions of entry to the Wimbledon Championships?

The middle-Sunday rest day was scrapper in 2022 and play no takes place on all 14 days of the Tournament.

Visitors to The Championships are actively encouraged to wear smart casual clothing.

Debenture ticket holders, in particular, should ensure they are wearing smart casual clothing to access debenture holder seats and exclusive lounges.

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What is the dress code for Wimbledon debenture ticket holders?

Wimbledon is one of few major sporting events that allows you to bring your own food and alcohol. There are, however , a number of items that the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) will not allow attendees to bring into the Grounds.

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What should I take with me to the Wimbledon Tournament?

The Wimbledon Championships are the ultimate experience for any tennis fan. In all the excitement, it can be easy to forget to take something vital you might need on the day.

Read our checklist of everything you might need to take with you to enjoy an unforgettable day of tennis.

The Wimbledon Grounds open daily at 10am and close 45 minutes after the end of the last match. In practice, matches can go on late into the evening - right up to a 11pm deadline.

Play starts at 1.30pm on Centre Court and at 2pm on No.1 Court. On Finals Weekend play starts at 2pm on Centre Court. Note that play starts on the Outside Courts at 11am, meaning you can enjoy two hours of play before relocating to your Show Court seat.

Debenture ticket holders have access to a variety of restaurants, bars and lounges serving up some the finest cuisine and refreshments the AELTC has to offer.

For a comprehensive list of the exclusive food and drink options available to debenture ticket holders at The Championships 2024, see:

Debenture holder bars, lounges and restaurants

Cash is no longer accepted within the Wimbledon Grounds. If you are attending the Championships, or plan to visit the grounds at any other time of year, you will need to be able to make contactless payments.

All cash machines were removed from the grounds when Wimbledon moved to contactless payments.

The nearest ATM outside the Grounds is located next to Gate 1.

Located in the heart of Wimbledon, the Championships are held annually at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Church Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5AE.

Read our guide detailing the various transport links you can use to get to Wimbledon.

The AELTC takes accessibility at the Wimbledon Grounds seriously, providing essential facilities for anyone with a disability or in a wheelchair. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) make it clear that Wimbledon Stewards and any other member of staff are trained and always on hand if your require assistance.

For more information, see:

What are the disabled facilities?

Yes. You can leave the Tournament whenever you like.

If you don't intend to return, the Club asks spectators return their tickets when exiting the Grounds. Returned tickets are then made available for sale at the Resale Kiosk and can be purchased by people waiting in the returned tickets queue.

The proceeds of re-sold tickets are donated to charity.

Yes. You can leave and re-enter the Grounds at any stage during the day that your ticket is valid for.

If you are going to return on the same day you will be asked to collect a ‘pass-out wristband’ from Gates 5 or 13.

You will also need to have your e-ticket scanned when you leave and re-enter the Grounds.

Whether you're an experienced investor exploring more diverse assets or a first-timer with a passion for tennis, Wimbledon debentures offer a distinctive investment opportunity.

This article explains what Wimbledon debentures are, and considers the benefits, quirks and risks associated with investing in these unique luxury assets.

A Wimbledon debenture is a financial instrument (debt security) issued by The All England Lawn Tennis Ground, which is owned by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Limited (AELTC).

Wimbledon debentures are issued every five years and give debenture holders an allocation of Wimbledon debenture tickets for every day of The Championships, for a five year period.

Sold in pairs, there are two kinds of Wimbledon debentures:

• Centre Court debentures - holders receive a book of 5-years’ of Centre Court tickets.
  No.1 Court debentures - holders receive a book of 5-years’ of No.1 Court tickets.

For more information see:

What is a Wimbledon debenture?

Green & Purple have a number of registered buyers who are actively looking to purchase debentures.

For more information:

• Call us now on: +44(0)203 883 5010
  Email us at: service@greenandpurple.com,
  Complete our: online call-back form and we will call you back.

Green & Purple have a number of registered buyers who are actively looking to sell debentures.

For more information:

• Call us now on: +44(0)203 883 5010
  Email us at: service@greenandpurple.com,
  Complete our: online call-back form and we will call you back.

Wimbledon debenture issues occur every 5-years for entre Court and No.1 Court. However, debentures can be purchased in the Secondary Market at any time. For more information, see: What is a Wimbledon Debenture?

Green & Purple have a number of registered buyers who are actively looking to purchase debentures.

For more information:

• Call us now on: +44(0)203 883 5010
  Email us at: service@greenandpurple.com,
  Complete our: online call-back form and we will call you back.