Wimbledon’s 2026 Online Ballot Is Now Open: Here’s How To Enter

By now, you’ve probably heard the legends of the Wimbledon queue. Every summer, tens of thousands of tennis fans descend on SW19 armed with tents, sleeping bags and questionable amounts of Pimm’s, hoping to snag a golden ticket to Centre Court. For some, it’s tradition. For others, it’s the definition of hell.

If you’re firmly in the second camp – the one that prefers Wi-Fi over wellies – good news: the ballot for Wimbledon 2026 has officially opened. Translation? You can throw your name into the digital hat without enduring a night under the stars or a morning queue for portable loos.

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When is Wimbledon 2026?

The Championships will take place from Monday, June 29 to Sunday, July 12, 2026. Expect strawberries, celebrity sightings and maybe a royal wave or two – assuming you manage to get in.

How to enter the ballot

Step one: head to the Wimbledon website. Step two: create a MyWimbledon account. Once you’re logged in, you can apply for tickets – but there’s no choosing specific days. Winners will be picked at random once the ballot closes. One application per household is allowed, so no roping in your nan for a second chance.

Enter the ballot here.

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When does it close?

You’ve got until 11.59pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to register. That gives you a little over a year to perfect your Centre Court outfit in case you get lucky.

What about ticket prices?

The official numbers for 2026 haven’t been confirmed yet. For context, tickets in 2025 ranged from £55 for No. 3 Court to £350 for a seat at the men’s or women’s final. A slight bump is expected for 2026, but it’s still cheaper than a Glastonbury weekend – and you’ll get better toilets.

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Why the ballot matters

Think of it as Wimbledon’s attempt to bring tradition into the tech age. Instead of relying on camping chairs and sleeping bags, the ballot gives fans across the world a fair shot at securing tickets online. No algorithms, no bots, just an old-school random draw – with a digital twist.

So, if you’ve ever dreamed of sipping champagne while watching Alcaraz smash aces or Coco Gauff glide across grass, now’s the time to register. Worst case, you don’t get picked – best case, you’re Centre Court chic without ever touching a tent peg.