Your Guide to Wimbledon 2024

If you weren’t selected in the Public Ballot, there are still ways to get your hands on Wimbledon tickets for 2024.

The Wimbledon Public Ballot is designed to be the fairest way to assign highly sought-after tickets to The Championships. Entering the ballot doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily get a ticket, and you can’t request tickets for particular days or courts.

Your application will be placed in a draw, and successful applicants will be chosen by a randomised computer algorithm. The algorithm also assigns the day and court for your visit.

The Wimbledon Public Ballot is now closed for 2024. If you’ve missed your chance this year, you can plan ahead to apply for next year.

Another option is to join the time-honoured tradition of ‘The Queue’. As the name suggests, this does involve joining a very long queue, but one with a fun vibe.

The Queue often starts the evening before and grows longer early the next morning. On the plus side, your patience will be rewarded with either a limited Show Court ticket or a Grounds ticket, provided there’s enough capacity inside the Grounds.

American Express® Cardmembers have more exclusive options. This means that every year you can purchase Wimbledon hospitality packages through the Keith Prowse website. The official premium experiences are now sold out for 2024, but you can register your interest for 2025 here.

Beyond exclusive ticket access, American Express provides a number of benefits to its Cardmembers, both on and off-site.

There is an exclusive Cardmember Lounge where tennis fans can relax away from the busy Grounds. Grab food and drinks, and get 10% off with your Amex Card. Terms & Conditions apply.

Look out for the on-site American Express Tennis Fan Experience. A highlight is the Centre Court Challenge interactive ballboy/girl game where a virtual Andy Murray will walk you through how to play. You can also get your hands on exclusive giveaways from our Benefit Store.

This year, you can also explore the new Amex Pavilion on the Hill to keep the energy up with games, prizes, and refreshments. Cardmembers get exclusive access to the top deck viewing platform overlooking the Hill, and can bring up to two friends. Terms apply. 

And, to never miss a shot, you can use the complimentary radios offered to our Cardmembers from any Amex kiosk around the Grounds.

If you’re not attending a match but still looking to get in the Wimbledon spirit, there’s a 20% online discount for Cardmembers running throughout and beyond the tournament, from 24 June – 21 July, at the Official Wimbledon Online Store.

Looking for more exciting Amex action? Show off your skills with the TopSpin Gaming Experience, or read the Amex Zine to get ready for Wimbledon.

Explore all the American Express benefits at Wimbledon 2024

The Championships, Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Founded in 1877, it is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, and the only one played on grass. It’s recognised as one of the highlights of the British summer and has a great number of traditions including a white dress code for competitors, strawberries and cream, and royal patronage.

The first Wimbledon Championship in 1877 was won by Spencer Gore, who cemented his name in Wimbledon history by winning the Gentlemen’s Singles against opponent William Marshall. Gore was also a first-class cricketer who played for Surrey County Cricket Club. He’s credited as the creator of the volley, demonstrating the technique on the court for the first time at the inaugural Championships.

Women were finally accepted to enter the Wimbledon Championship in 1884. Thirteen women entered that year, with the win going to 19-year-old Maud Watson, who won in three sets. She returned to win once again in 1885.

The youngest person to ever win the singles crown was also a woman. Following her initial win in 1887, 15-year-old Lottie Dod went on to win the next four Championships she entered. Her record as the youngest champion still stands.