Wimbledon 2023 Queue Tickets: The first day of the Wimbledon Championship 2023 has begun, with thousands of spectators entering SW19 for the opening day of the tennis tournament.
A family from Ireland was the first through the gates on Saturday morning at 7.30 a.m., having camped out since 7.30 a.m. in hopes of procuring a ticket to the event.
Julia Barker, age 47, was in front of the line with her husband Nicky, age 54, and son Dan, age 23, bearing a ticket marked with the number one.
Dan, a native of Latvia who has lived in Ireland for over 20 years, told the PA news agency, “We did not expect to be first. Then we realised nobody was present.”
Wimbledon 2023 Queue Tickets: How do I obtain Wimbledon 2023 tickets?
Despite the fact that the Wimbledon Public Ballot has long since ended, there is still a method to obtain tickets.
Wimbledon is one of the few major sporting events where premium tickets can be purchased on the day of play.
At the beginning of each day, and sometimes the night before, a lengthy line forms outside the stadium for one of the 500 tickets (excluding the previous four days) for one of the three Show Courts: Centre Court, Court One, and Court Two.
Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, one per individual in line, and are nontransferable.
Prices range from £8 for a final day ground pass to £255 for access to Centre Court for the finals on Saturday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16.
Alternately, tennis fans in line can purchase a Grounds Pass ticket, which grants access to all courts, including Court Three, Court 12, and Court 18, as well as Henman Hill – or Murray Mound, depending on your affiliations – where Centre and Court One action is broadcast.
Grounds Passes are priced at £27 and are discounted beginning on day nine of The Championships.
According to the Wimbledon website, you should have a decent chance of obtaining a Grounds Pass if you arrive in line by 9 a.m.
Where is the Wimbledon waiting line?
The line begins at Wimbledon Park. Only Wimbledon Park Road gates may be used for early morning and late evening park access.
The Southfields Station is a five-minute walk from the Wimbledon Park Road entrance.
A team of experienced stewards manages the line and is available 24 hours a day to assist and direct you.
Wimbledon 2023 Queue Tickets: How long can I anticipate waiting in line for Wimbledon tickets?
This depends on a variety of factors, such as the time you enter the queue, the day you join, who is playing on that particular day (the queue will likely be longer for major players), and even the weather. However, it is more likely to be hours than minutes.
Our recommendation is to bring reading material and plenty of refreshments to keep you occupied (there are water refill stations for those in line). One of the best aspects of the Wimbledon queue is the chance to meet other tennis enthusiasts, some of whom have travelled great distances to attend a match. Cast aside your English reserve and strike up a conversation with those around you; you never know who you might meet.
