Can I Give Wimbledon Tickets as a Gift?

Yes, you can give Wimbledon tickets as a gift, but the rules depend on the type of ticket.

If you want to buy tickets for someone else to attend Wimbledon without you, debenture tickets are the straightforward option. They can legally be transferred to another person, and the purchaser does not need to attend.

Most other Wimbledon tickets work differently. You can usually provide a ticket to a genuine guest, such as a family member or friend, but the person who bought the tickets must also attend The Championships.

Which Wimbledon Tickets Can You Give as a Gift?

Can I Buy Wimbledon Tickets as a Present for Someone Else?

Yes, if you buy debenture tickets.

This is one of the important differences between Wimbledon debenture tickets and most other Championships tickets.

Wimbledon expressly confirms that debenture tickets are the only category of Championships ticket that can be legally transferred or sold on the open market.

You can therefore buy a pair of debenture tickets as a birthday, anniversary, wedding, retirement or other gift and allow the recipients to attend Wimbledon without you.

The tickets are transferred digitally through the official myWimbledon system.

Wimbledon's official debenture information confirms that debenture tickets are transferable.

Can I Buy Wimbledon 2027 Tickets as a Christmas Gift?

Yes. You can buy Wimbledon 2027 debenture tickets now and give them as a Christmas present in 2026. Choose Centre Court or No.1 Court and your preferred day, then buy at the asking price or make an offer to the seller.

You don't need to attend Wimbledon with the recipient. Debenture tickets can be transferred to someone else through the official myWimbledon system, making them suitable for Christmas gifts, including a pair of tickets for two people.

How Can I Give the Tickets Before Christmas?

You can reveal the gift at Christmas even though the actual tickets will be delivered digitally nearer The Championships, which takes place from 28 June to 11 July 2027.

You can present the recipient with a personalised card or message showing the court and date you've chosen. This is a presentation of the gift, not an admission ticket. The actual tickets will be transferred through myWimbledon when available.

Exact seat allocations are expected in February 2027, so tickets purchased before then will not yet have confirmed gangway, row or seat numbers.

Ready to surprise someone? Browse Wimbledon 2027 debenture tickets and choose a day they'll remember.

Can I Give Public Ballot Tickets as a Gift?

Not in the same way.

Wimbledon's current Ticket Terms allow the person who bought the tickets to assign one to a bona fide guest. Wimbledon defines this as a family member, friend or another person with whom the purchaser has a genuine pre-existing relationship.

However, the purchaser must:

• retain at least one ticket for their own use;
• attend Wimbledon themselves; and
• accompany their guest to and within the Grounds.

Wimbledon's current terms specifically state that you cannot buy a pair of ordinary tickets as a gift for two other people to use without you.

You could, however, pay for the tickets and take someone with you as your guest. In that sense, their Wimbledon day can still be your gift.

See our Wimbledon Public Ballot guide for more information.

Can I Give Both Public Ballot Tickets to Another Couple?

No.

Under Wimbledon's current rules, the successful ticket purchaser must use one of the tickets personally.

The second ticket can be assigned to a genuine guest, but the purchaser must attend with them.

This makes Public Ballot tickets unsuitable if your intention is to surprise another couple with a pair of Wimbledon tickets while you stay at home.

Why Are Debenture Tickets Different?

Wimbledon debenture tickets have special transfer and resale rights.

They are the only Championships tickets that Wimbledon permits to be legally transferred and sold on the open market.

This makes them particularly well suited to gifts because:

• you can buy them specifically for someone else;
• the recipient can attend without the purchaser;
• you can give a pair of tickets to two other people;
• the tickets are transferred officially through myWimbledon; and
• the recipient receives the normal benefits associated with the debenture tickets.

They are available for both Centre Court and No.1 Court.

For the full benefits, read what is included with a Wimbledon debenture ticket?

How Do I Give Green & Purple Tickets as a Gift?

You can buy Wimbledon debenture tickets through Green & Purple in the same way as any other purchase.

The process is:

1. Choose the Wimbledon court and day you want to give.
2. Select the available tickets you prefer.
3. Buy at the asking price or make an offer to the seller.
4. Complete payment through Green & Purple.
5. Arrange for the debenture tickets to be transferred through the official myWimbledon system.

The person attending will need their own myWimbledon account and the Official Wimbledon App to use the mobile tickets.

If the tickets initially arrive in your own myWimbledon account, debenture tickets can be transferred through myWimbledon to the people who will actually attend.

Our guide to Wimbledon mobile tickets and myWimbledon explains the transfer process.

Can I Keep the Gift a Surprise?

Yes, particularly if you are buying well in advance.

You do not need the recipient's myWimbledon account in order to browse or purchase tickets through Green & Purple.

You can reveal the gift first and arrange the digital ticket transfer later.

The recipient will ultimately need a myWimbledon account and the Wimbledon App before the tickets can be used at The Championships.

If you are buying close to the day of play, however, it is sensible to make sure the recipient can set up their account promptly so that the ticket transfer is not delayed.

Can I Choose the Exact Wimbledon Seats as Part of the Gift?

Yes, once the annual debenture seat allocation has taken place.

Green & Purple listings then show the exact:

• court;
• gangway;
• row; and
• individual seat numbers.

This can be particularly useful for a special gift because you can compare available locations rather than simply buying an unspecified Centre Court or No.1 Court seat.

For Wimbledon 2027, exact debenture seats are expected to be allocated by the AELTC in February 2027.

You can still buy before allocation, but the exact gangway, row and seat numbers will remain TBC until Wimbledon assigns them.

Read can I choose a specific seat at Wimbledon? for more information.

Which Wimbledon Day Makes the Best Gift?

That depends on the recipient.

If they love seeing lots of different players, the first week can offer a large amount of tennis across the Grounds.

If the occasion matters as much as the amount of tennis, a quarter-final, semi-final or final may feel more special.

Centre Court also commands a premium over No.1 Court, but No.1 Court can offer excellent tennis at a lower price on many days.

Our guide to the best-value Wimbledon days and Centre Court versus No.1 Court comparison can help you choose.

Can I Give Wimbledon Tickets as a Wedding or Anniversary Present?

Yes. Debenture tickets are particularly suitable for milestone gifts because you can purchase a pair for the recipients to use themselves.

Once the exact seats have been allocated, you can also choose a particular seat location if that is important to the occasion.

Debenture ticket holders also have access to dedicated bars, lounges and restaurants, which can make the Wimbledon day feel more like a special occasion than simply attending a tennis match.

Some restaurants require reservations and food and drink are not automatically included with a standard debenture ticket.

See our guide to Wimbledon debenture bars, lounges and restaurants.

Can I Give Wimbledon Tickets as a Competition or Raffle Prize?

Do not assume so.

Wimbledon's Ticket Terms place specific restrictions on using tickets in competitions, lotteries, raffles, auctions and similar promotions.

Even debenture tickets, despite their wider transfer and resale rights, cannot simply be offered as prizes in competitions, games of chance, lotteries, sweepstakes, fundraising events, auctions or raffles contrary to Wimbledon's rules.

If the proposed 'gift' forms part of a corporate promotion, competition or fundraising activity, check Wimbledon's current Ticket Terms and Conditions before proceeding.

Can I Combine the Tickets With a Hotel or Travel Package?

Be careful if you are selling or commercially promoting a package.

Wimbledon places specific restrictions on combining tickets with accommodation, travel or hospitality and on implying that a package is officially associated with The Championships.

That is different from privately buying Wimbledon tickets for someone and separately arranging their hotel or travel as part of a personal gift.

If tickets are being marketed commercially as part of a package, the applicable Wimbledon rules should be checked carefully.

Can I Give a Wimbledon Museum and Tour Experience Instead?

Yes. If Championships tickets are outside your budget, or you want a gift that can be used outside the tournament fortnight, Wimbledon also sells official Museum & Tour gift vouchers.

The recipient can use the voucher towards a visit to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum and the Wimbledon Grounds Tour.

Wimbledon's current gift vouchers are valid for one year from purchase.

You can view the current options through Wimbledon's official gift voucher booking page.

For more about visiting the Club outside The Championships, see can you visit Wimbledon all year round?

Can I Give Wimbledon Merchandise Instead?

Wimbledon also operates an official year-round online shop selling clothing, accessories and gifts.

This can be a simpler option if you want a Wimbledon-themed present without committing to a particular tournament date.

Wimbledon Tickets as a Gift: The Key Points

• Debenture tickets can genuinely be bought for someone else to attend without you.
• Debenture tickets are the only Championships tickets that Wimbledon permits to be legally transferred or sold on the open market.
• You can give a pair of debenture tickets to two other people.
• Public Ballot and most ordinary tickets can be assigned only to a bona fide guest who attends with the original purchaser.
• You cannot buy a pair of ordinary tickets and simply give both to another couple.
• Debenture tickets are transferred through the official myWimbledon system.
• After seat allocation, Green & Purple buyers can choose the exact available gangway, row and seat numbers.
• Wimbledon also offers Museum & Tour gift vouchers for a year-round alternative.

If you want to give someone a day at The Championships without having to attend yourself, Wimbledon debenture tickets are the clearest option.

You can browse available Wimbledon debenture tickets by court and day.

Give Someone a Day at Wimbledon

For someone who loves tennis, a Wimbledon visit is a gift to look forward to. Choose debenture tickets for a court and day that suit them, with reserved seating and access to the relevant debenture facilities.

Explore Wimbledon 2027 tickets and find an option for the occasion you have in mind.

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