What Should I Take with me to the Wimbledon Championships?

The Wimbledon Championships are one of the great days out in sport, but it is easy to forget something useful when you are planning your visit.

This checklist covers the main things to take to Wimbledon, whether you have a Show Court ticket, a Grounds Pass or are planning to join The Queue.

Get weather-ready for Wimbledon

Wimbledon can produce hot sunshine, rain, wind and cooler evening conditions in the same day. It is worth packing for changeable weather, especially if you plan to arrive early or stay until the end of play.

Sun and rain protection

Take sun cream, a sun hat, sunglasses and, in hot weather, a handheld fan.

Even if the forecast looks good, it is sensible to bring a poncho or packable waterproof, a small umbrella and a warm layer. Only Centre Court and No.1 Court have roofs, and you may still spend much of the day walking or sitting outdoors.

If rain is likely, a lightweight towel can be useful for drying your seat or yourself.

Read more:

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Clothing

Several thin layers are usually better than one bulky layer. They make it easier to adapt to changing temperatures during the day and evening.

There is no general requirement to dress formally, but many visitors choose to dress smartly. Comfort is important, particularly if you will be queueing, walking around the Grounds or sitting outside for long periods.

Footwear

The Wimbledon Grounds are large, and first-time visitors are often surprised by how much walking is involved.

Wear comfortable footwear. Wimbledon is not the best place to break in a new pair of shoes.

If you are joining The Queue

If you are planning to join The Wimbledon Queue, you will need to prepare separately for the wait.

For 2026, Wimbledon asks guests in The Queue to download the Wimbledon App and create a myWimbledon account before attending. Your myWimbledon account is required to buy a ticket and will be scanned at the point of sale.

Camping and overnight equipment

If you are queueing overnight, you may bring a two-person tent. Larger tents and gazebos are not permitted.

Bring a sleeping bag, inflatable mattress or foam camping mat, toothbrush, wet wipes and other essential toiletries.

There are toilet facilities in Wimbledon Park, but no showers. Bring only what you need, as storage is limited.

Barbecues, camping stoves and fires are not permitted in The Queue or in Wimbledon Park.

If you are camping overnight, a torch or small lantern can be useful. Earplugs may also help if you are a light sleeper.

Queue bag size and left luggage

If you have overnight equipment, you will need to leave it at the dedicated left luggage facility before entering the Grounds.

For The Queue, bags that need to be stored in left luggage must not exceed 60cm x 45cm x 25cm.

Once you enter the Grounds, the standard Wimbledon bag limit applies: one bag per person, no larger than 40cm x 30cm x 30cm.

A camera or camera phone

A camera phone or small camera is useful for photos around the Grounds and from your seat.

Flash photography from the stands is not permitted. Camera lenses over 300mm when extended, tripods, monopods, gimbals and selfie sticks are also not permitted.

Photographs and video taken inside the Grounds must not be sold or used commercially unless authorised by the AELTC.

Food and drink

There are many food and drink options at Wimbledon, including restaurants, bars, cafes, larders, takeaway points, strawberries and cream, and Pimm's.

There are also water refill points around the Grounds, so you do not need to bring several bottles of water.

You may bring your own food and drink into the Grounds, but there are restrictions.

Food

You can bring a small picnic, provided it fits within your bag allowance.

Hot or strong-smelling food may not be taken onto any Show Court.

Alcohol

You can bring alcohol into the Grounds for personal use, subject to the following per-person limit:

• one bottle of wine or Champagne, up to 750ml; or
• two cans of beer or lager, up to 500ml each; or
• two cans of premixed aperitifs, up to 500ml each.

Spirits, fortified wines and other high-alcohol beverages are not permitted.

Alcohol may only be consumed in public bars and other authorised areas.

See also:

Food & drink options at the Wimbledon Championships

Bags, bottles and picnic containers

Visitors can bring one bag per person. Your bag must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 30cm.

Bags are searched on entry. You may be refused entry, or asked to use left luggage, if your bag is too large or contains prohibited items.

Hard-sided containers, cool boxes and picnic hampers are not allowed.

Vacuum flasks or dual-skin liquid containers over 500ml are not allowed.

Liquids may be brought into the Grounds, but they should be in transparent containers. You may be asked to empty opaque bottles before entering.

Glass drinking vessels may not be used on Show Courts. Corked bottles, including Champagne and sparkling wine, must be opened before being taken into the seating areas of any court.

Foldable picnic chairs, camping chairs and other erectable equipment are not permitted in the Grounds.

Medication

Pack any regular medication you will need during the day.

If you need to bring prescribed medicine that might otherwise be restricted, carry it in the presence of the person it is prescribed for and take supporting evidence if needed.

It may also be worth bringing basic items such as antihistamines, pain relief and blister plasters.

A debit or credit card

Wimbledon is a cashless event, so bring a debit card, credit card or another cashless payment method.

It is sensible to bring a spare card and keep it separate from your main card.

A fully charged smartphone and accessories

Charge your phone before you travel. You may need it for your ticket, the Wimbledon App, maps, scores, payment, messages and travel updates.

A portable power bank is useful if you plan to spend the whole day at the Grounds.

Bring headphones or earbuds if you want to listen to commentary or follow scores from other courts. Personal headphones should be used when listening to mobile devices or radios.

The Wimbledon App

You will need the Wimbledon App to display your mobile ticket. Paper copies of tickets are not accepted as a substitute for your mobile ticket.

The app is also useful for maps, live scores, the Order of Play and other visitor information.

If you are joining The Queue in 2026, Wimbledon also asks you to download the app and create a myWimbledon account before attending.

A suitable bag

A small rucksack or soft-sided bag is usually the most practical choice.

Your bag must fit within the 40cm x 30cm x 30cm limit. Hard-sided containers, cool boxes and picnic hampers are not allowed.

If you are bringing chilled food, use a soft-sided freezer bag that fits within your main bag allowance.

Things you cannot take into the Wimbledon Grounds

The AELTC may prohibit any item that could pose a hazard, disrupt play or affect the safety and enjoyment of visitors.

Prohibited items include:

• bags or containers larger than 40cm x 30cm x 30cm;
• hard-sided containers, cool boxes and picnic hampers;
• vacuum flasks or dual-skin liquid containers over 500ml;
• tents, parasols, gazebos, camping chairs and erectable equipment, except where specific Queue rules allow overnight tents before entry;
• weapons, sharp objects, fireworks, flares and hazardous materials;
• professional camera equipment, camera lenses over 300mm when extended, tripods, monopods, gimbals and selfie sticks;
• drones and other remote-controlled aerial devices;
• large flags, banners or posters over 60cm x 60cm;
• flagpoles, banner poles and similar tubular items;
• wheeled footwear, scooters, bicycles and skateboards, except authorised mobility aids;
• rattles, klaxons and other items that make unreasonable noise;
• promotional, commercial, offensive, discriminatory or political materials; and
• animals, except certified assistance dogs.

The AELTC may refuse entry, remove visitors from the Grounds or dispose of surrendered prohibited items.

For more information, read Green & Purple's guide to the conditions of entry to the Wimbledon Championships.

Check for updates before you go

Wimbledon rules on bags, food, alcohol, prohibited items and The Queue can change. Check wimbledon.com and the Wimbledon App before you travel.

Checklist of items to take to Wimbledon

• Sun cream
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Handheld fan
• Poncho or packable waterproof
• Small umbrella
• Several thin layers of clothing
• Warm layer of clothing
• Lightweight towel
• Comfortable footwear
• Camera phone or small camera
• Food or snacks
• Transparent water bottle
• Medication
• Debit or credit card
• Spare payment card
• Portable power bank
• Headphones or earbuds
• Wimbledon App
• Photo ID if required for your ticket
• One suitable bag within 40cm x 30cm x 30cm

If joining The Queue or camping overnight

• Wimbledon App and myWimbledon account
• Two-person tent
• Sleeping bag
• Inflatable mattress or foam camping mat
• Toothbrush
• Wet wipes
• Essential toiletries
• Small towel
• Torch or small lantern
• Portable power bank
• Earplugs
• Bag for left luggage, within the Queue left luggage size limit

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