Wimbledon 2027 public ballot: How to enter and where to buy tickets if you miss out
A landmark year for Wimbledon, tennis fans will be delighted to know the public ballot has officially opened for 2027.
Brits are eagerly submitting their applications, and are urged to do so before the ballot closes on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Celebrating 150 years of the first championships, winning applicants will be in with a chance to witness history in the making.
So, if you're desperate for a seat at one of the most prestigious sporting events in the UK, here's everything you need to know before you apply.
When is Wimbledon 2027?
Next year's tournament will take place from June 28 to July 11, 2027.
How does the Wimbledon Public Ballot work?
Regular spectators will know the history behind the Wimbledon ballot.
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It was first introduced to give the general public a fair chance at securing tickets.
The ballot works like a lottery, where successful applicants are randomly drawn and allocated tickets for specific courts and dates.
To enter, fans must submit a free online application while the ballot window is open.
When entries close (September 14, 2026), the lucky winners will be invited to purchase the tickets that they've been assigned.
How to enter the Wimbledon Public Ballot 2027:
Before you enter the Wimbledon ballot, you need to have an account registered with myWimbledon.
You'll be prompted to create a new account or sign into your existing account when you click Apply for the Wimbledon Public Ballot.
After following the application link:
• You'll be added to a waiting room, where you may have to wait in an online queue.
• When you're through, you'll have 15 minutes to complete your application
• You'll fill out the online form with your personal details and information.
You can only submit only one application per person, per myWimbledon account, per email address, per household. If another member of your household applies from the same household address, your application will be invalidated.
Except for the one ticket that you can give to your guest, you have to use the tickets yourself - not as a gift or to sell on.
If you're still unsure, Wimbledon answers questions about ballot applications within the FAQ section.
How will winners be notified?
Unfortunately, many entries in the ballot will not be successful and the chances of winning in the ballot are slim.
If we're looking at odds, it's estimated that around one in 10 applicants will strike lucky.
According to the official Wimbledon website, if you've been successful, you'll receive a notification via email from October 2026 onwards.
Over email, the winning applicants will be invited to purchase their ticket and will be notified with instructions on how to make payment.
The website reminds applicants to check spam and junk folders of your email to avoid missing out.
Unsuccessful applicants will receive a rejection email, or may hear nothing back.
Where to buy tickets if you miss out on the ballot
Once the ballot has closed, regular spectators will know that the only way to secure tickets is to queue in person, which can often involve camping overnight.
There's an official camping area that's managed by the All England Club, maintaining a numbered system to give everyone a fair chance.
Every morning of the tournament, a limited number of tickets for Centre Court, No.1 Court, and No.2 Court are reserved and sold at the gate.
The only guaranteed way to secure a ticket for Wimbledon is through a debenture ticket.
How much do debenture tickets cost?
If you're new to the game, debenture tickets are premium passes that guarantee a seat on court, and give you access to exclusive areas. They are also the only Wimbledon tickets that can legally be resold.
They're reportedly the most sought after tickets at the event and are often limited in availability. As you can imagine, they're also fairly expensive, if you're even lucky get hold of them before they sell out.
Prices can vary widely depending on the seats, court, day, round, and sometimes even the player line-up.
They can also vary from site to site depending on where you buy them from.
Official tickets have not gone on sale or been announced yet, but prices are estimated to range from around £2,500 to £13,000, and even upwards.
You can buy Wimbledon 2027 tickets from the below sites:
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