As Wimbledon organizers say: “For many, the rope at the championships is as much a part of the Wimbledon experience as the tennis itself.”
Operations Director Michelle Dite said: “We expect a huge buzz and people turn up to be a part of it.
“People really want to go and have a rope experience. They spend hours meeting different people from around the world. It’s a great atmosphere and I think for many it’s one of the things they really enjoy doing. ”
The queue was canceled for two years due to Covid. But the ticket system is finally back this year – and fans are already camping.
The famous Wimbledon rope is the only opportunity that many tennis lovers get to buy a ticket.
So if you’ve hoping to eat strawberries and cream in court this year, find out below everything you need to know about queuing.
Where’s the Wimbledon rope?
The queue starts at Wimbledon Park, and early or late night entries must use the Wimbledon Park Road gates, which are a five-minute walk from Southfields Station.
What time does the Wimbledon queue start?
The Wimbledon line opened on June 26 at 2 p.m.
Many people will open in front of the queue overnight to secure a place at the Championships.
People camping overnight will be woken up at 6am and asked to pack up their tents to form a rope.
Stewards will issue wristbands at 7:30 a.m., with the number of bracelets being issued reflecting the number of tickets available to purchase that day.
Ticket sales start at 09:45 and the site opens at 10:00.
Wimbledon will not have a break on mid-Sunday this year, as the organizers hope to make the tournament more accessible.
According to The Guardian, AELTC chairman Ian Hewitt said: “It is important at this stage of the development of the sport that Wimbledon should be even more accessible to the people who want access to it and at the times when they are best at it. is able. on
“We are of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the tennis fans that Wimbledon should be available to be watched and attended during that midweek.”
What tickets can you buy in the queue and how much does it cost?
Tennis fans can purchase a Grounds ticket or a limited number of Show Court tickets.
There will be a limited number of Center Court, No.1 Court, No.2 Court tickets available.
The site maps give access to unreserved seats on lanes 3, 12 and 18, as well as outside lanes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17.
Wimbledon ticket prices vary by date and court:
- Sentrumhof (Price group A): £ 75– £ 240
- Sentrumhof (Price group B): £ 70– £ 230
- No.1 Court (Price Group A): £ 68– £ 160
- No.1 Court (Price Group B): £ 65– £ 155
- No.2 Court: £ 43– £ 90
- Ground passes: £ 8- £ 27
After 3pm, if return tickets are available, guests can buy Center Court tickets for £ 15 and Court 1 and 2 tickets for £ 10, from the Ticket resale kiosk north of Court 18 near the top of St Mary’s Walk or the Ticket Office next door. to port 3.
What happens in the Wimbledon queue?
When people arrive in the queue, they will receive a queue card indicating the date and their position in line.
They must hold this card until they arrive at the Ticket Sales structure and purchase a ticket. Tickets are sold on a best available basis, one per person queuing.