Over the years, The Championships, Wimbledon has become a bucket list event for many. The first tournament was held in 1877 and it has since witnessed countless Champions and global tennis legends, and gained a loyal worldwide following.
The Championships, Wimbledon will return on Monday 3 July – Sunday 16 July 2023. The event has historically commenced in the last week of June but, following a schedule change by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), the event will be held entirely within the month of July in 2023.
Editor's Note (6 April, 2023): We are now SOLD OUT of all hospitality packages for The Championships, Wimbledon 2023. Be the very first to find out when we go on sale for Wimbledon 2024 by registering your interest right here!
How to secure your tickets
There are a few ways you can secure your place at The Championships – from the American Express hospitality presale, hospitality general sale, the official ballot, the Queue, the ballot resale and ticket resale – but there is only one way to guarantee your place: with Keith Prowse’s official hospitality experiences, which are inclusive of Centre Court or No.1 Court tickets. Find out more here.
The American Express exclusive sales window for The Championships 2023 launched on the day after the men’s final at 14:00 BST on 11 July 2022. During the presales window, Wimbledon hospitality experiences were available exclusively to American Express Cardmembers.
From 10am on 15 August 2022, hospitality experiences are available for general sale from Keith Prowse, Wimbledon’s exclusive hospitality partner, subject to availability. Many of these experiences sell out, so we recommend you book as soon as possible.
The Wimbledon Ballot usually opens in November with successful applicants usually notified in January 2023. Dates are still TBC by the AELTC.
Here’s 23 reasons why Wimbledon is such an iconic event
- It’s the oldest tennis tournament in the world, dating back to 1877
- All players must dress almost entirely in white
- Tennis is a British invention, so Wimbledon feels extra special
- It is the only Grand Slam event to be played on grass courts, the sport’s original surface
- It’s a tournament with royal connections, and a royal box for the royal guests and celebrities, adding to the prestige and history
- Strawberries and cream are greatly consumed at the tournament, around 7,000 litres of cream and 27 tons of strawberries!
- The courts are guarded by Rufus the hawk to make sure no pigeons fly over the courts
- It has witnessed some of the greatest tennis players of all time
- It has such prestige and heritage, protected by the etiquette and modesty of the tournament
- It was watched by 15.5 million people across the 43.5 hours of coverage
- Murray Mound is filled with tennis fans, all gathering to catch the tennis on the show courts from the big screen and absorb the amazing atmosphere
- The queue is a celebration and great novelty – the public can line up for their place to get into the Wimbledon Grounds, with some starting to queue as early as 6pm to camp overnight
- It’s a great day out, whether you’re sitting on Murray Mound or watching the action from Centre Court
- When the rain pours down onto Centre Court, the retractable roof is quite an occasion
- The tournament is so famous that it is a bucket list event for tennis fans all over the world
- The country really gets into the Wimbledon spirit, with shop and restaurant windows putting on lavish displays showcasing the event
- Spectators can watch matches as they walk round the Grounds on the outside courts with just a ground pass
- There are around 250 ball boys and girls hired for the tournament
- History making moments are made every year, with wildcard success to setting new Grand Slam titles
- Everything about the tournament is grand and beautifully designed
- The purple and green flowers are carefully placed and prepared for The Championships
- Pimm’s is the signature Wimbledon drink, with stands placed all over the Grounds for guests to enjoy a glass whilst watching the tennis
- It’s one of the highlight sporting events in the world calendar
As a reminder, Wimbledon 2023 will be taking place from Monday 3 July to Sunday 16 July 2023.
Get into The Championships early and make it the highlight of your 2023. Discover our hospitality experiences now and watch the world-class players in action.
