The Wimbledon ballot is a public ticket lottery for the Championships, designed to give fans a fair chance at buying tickets rather than selling them first-come, first-served. It is run as a randomised draw, so entering does not guarantee tickets.

Quick Scoop

  • The ballot is the main way many people try to get Wimbledon tickets.
  • You usually apply online during a set window in September.
  • Successful applicants are chosen randomly, and you generally cannot choose a specific day, court, or seat in advance.
  • If you win, you can typically buy up to one pair of tickets, subject to availability and the rules for that year.

How it works

Wimbledon’s ballot exists to make ticket allocation as fair as possible because demand is far higher than supply.

If your entry is successful, you are offered a ticket option from the available inventory for that draw, and Wimbledon notifies successful applicants by email.

Good to know

  • It is different from the Queue, which is a same-day in-person line for some tickets.
  • It is also different from hospitality packages, which are paid premium experiences.
  • The ballot for 2026 opened in September 2025 and closed later that month.

If you want, I can also explain the difference between the Wimbledon ballot, the Queue, and hospitality tickets in a simple table.