What Time Should I Arrive at the Wimbledon Championships?
By Ed C
Updated 10th January 2022

Play starts on Centre Court at 1.30pm and on No.1 Court at 2pm. There is much to do and see beforehand, however, as the Grounds open at 10am.
Show Court Tickets
If you have Debenture Tickets or tickets from the Public Ballot, 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.
For tennis fans, however, there are compelling reasons to arrive at the Grounds well before play starts on the main two Show Courts:
The Outside Courts
The day’s action on the Outside Courts starts at 11am, meaning that tennis fans can enjoy two hours of play before relocating to their Show Court seat.
The first week in particular offers a very real chance of seeing some of the top seeded players in action on the Outside Courts.
Read more: Can I see the morning’s play before Wimbledon main court play starts?
Gran a bite to eat
In addition to a range of fine dining opportunities, there is much more to taste and experience at the Championships. The Tournament hosts some of the best food stalls and pop-up restaurants that London has to offer.
Head over to Henman Hill and grab some strawberries and cream for a true Wimbledon experience. If you’re feeling really peckish, try the Walled Garden Food Market. Alternatively try the Wimbledon Food Village for a classic British portion of fish and chips.
Wimbledon is also never in short supply of tea and coffee stalls, which you’ll find all around the Grounds. These stalls also serve plenty of snacks and other refreshments to keep you going throughout the day.
Debenture bars, restaurants and lounges
Wimbledon Debenture Tickets grants access to a variety of exclusive Debenture restaurants, bars and lounges, serving up some of the best cuisine the AELTC has to offer.
These restaurants include the Champions' Room, the Renshaw Restaurant and the Courtside Restaurant.
Arriving early gives you the opportunity to soak up the pre-match atmosphere over a coffee, or to enjoy a sumptuous lunch before play begins.
Read more: Wimbledon Debenture holder bars, lounges and restaurants
Joining the Wimbledon Queue
If you are planning to try you luck in the famous Wimbledon Queue, when to arrive is a completely different question.
With only 1,500 tickets typically allocated to the Queue for Centre No.1 Court and No.2 Court (in total), competition for tickets is fierce. Joining the Queue as early as possible is the only way to maximise your chances of getting a ticket.
It is generally advised that, to be in with a chance of getting a ticket to Centre Court or No.1 Court, you will need to join the queue before midday on the the day before the day you wish to attend.
Read more: The Complete Wimbledon Ticket Queue & Camping Guide
Secure your place at the 2024 Championships now
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