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THE most iconic tennis tournament in the world is BACK for another year of scintillating action.

All eyes turn to the capital, as tennis superstars, celebrities, royalty and tens of thousands of fans descend on Wimbledon for two weeks of non-stop action.

Tennis player celebrating a point on the court.

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Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to win a third successive Wimbledon titleCredit: The Times
Coco Gauff holding the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy.

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Coco Gauff is among a number of women’s singles stars aiming for a first Wimbledon titleCredit: Getty
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Emma Raducanu (GBR) during her women's singles Quarter final match Qinwen Zheng (China) at The Queen's Club on June 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)

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Emma Raducanu reached the fourth round in 2024Credit: GETTY
Jack Draper celebrates winning his match against Jenson Brooksby, on day nine of the HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club, London. Picture date: Tuesday June 17, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ben Whitley/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

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Brit heartthrob Jack Draper is hoping to go past the second round for the first time

Back-to-back winner Carlos Alcaraz is looking to build on a thrilling Roland Garros victory over rival and world No 1 Jannik Sinner this summer.

The 22-year-old star has already gone one better in SW19 than Rafael Nadal as the only Spaniard to win the men’s singles tournament in consecutive years, with two Nadal’s two titles in 2008 and 2010 split by Roger Federer in 2009.

Furthermore, Alcaraz goes into the tournament fresh off a Queen’s Club win after beating Jiri Lehecka by straight sets.

Last year’s women’s finalist Jasmine Paolini will be among names such as Coco Cauff and Arnya Sabalenka in the list of women looking for their first singles title at Wimbledon.

Gauff and Sabalenka were Roland Garros finalists, while Paolini won the women’s doubles title alongside Sara Errani.

Barbora Krejcikova is the defending women’s champion but has endured an injury-hit season and lost in the first round at Queen’s.

When is Wimbledon 2025?

  • Wimbledon 2025 takes place over the course of two weeks in the summer
  • The tournament will be played between Monday, June 30 and Sunday, July 13.
  • The men’s singles final will be on Sunday, July 13 while the women’s singles final will be on Saturday, July 12.

How to watch Wimbledon 2025 for FREE in the UK

Wimbledon remains FREE to watch in the UK in 2025.

The BBC will show ALL of the action from the capital this summer.

While they will remain the main domestic broadcaster of the tournament, TNT Sports will show the men’s and women’s singles finals, as well as a 90 minute highlight package each day.

This comes as part of a deal that Eurosport had held with the All England Lawn Tennis Club before they were bought out by TNT Sports.

However, full coverage will remain free, as mentioned above, on the BBC.

It will be broadcast across BBC TV channels, the BBC Sport website and can be live streamed on iPlayer.

Alternatively, SunSport will be running a blog with all the latest news and live action as it happens from the All England Club.

Are tickets still available for Wimbledon 2025?

In short, yes – tickets are still available for EVERY day of Wimbledon.

It is a much tougher ask to guarantee exactly which matches you could see on a specific day, however.

The ballot for specific matches and tickets has closed but Wimbledon remains one of the only remaining sporting events where the public can buy tickets on the day of play.

The Queue remains a very popular way to attend the event, although we’d advise early arrival (or even the night before).

Each day it is possible to purchase a limited number of Show Court tickets or Grounds tickets.

The different tickets will allow specific access to certain courts.

There is limited availability on both, but tickets do also frequently become available later in the day should those already inside choose to leave.

Wimbledon also offers a variety of hospitality packages which includes fine-dining, complimentary drinks, prime seating, a concierge service and buggy shuttles to the Gate.

Alternatively, tickets for specific matches on Centre Court, Court 1 and elsewhere are available to purchase on secondary ticket sites such as StubHub.

Hospitality packages can also be purchased via Seat Unique.

*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.*

Wimbledon Ticket Options

There are a range of ways to get into Wimbledon…

The Queue

As one of the only major sporting events that allows guests to purchase tickets on the day of the event, demand is high.

Each day a large queue forms of people wanting either a Grounds or Show Court ticket – with many even arriving the night before and camping to guarantee a place.

Upon arrival, visitors are issued a Queue Card, which is numbered and dated and should be kept until a ticket has been purchased.

While there is a limited number of entries, it is possible to remain in the queue and wait for people already inside to leave, with those tickets then becoming available.

It is also possible to check the status of the queue on the Wimbledon website.

This year, organisers are asking potential queuers to download the Wimbledon app and create a myWimbledon account.

Show Tickets

If you get to the front of the queue, then there are a limited number of tickets available for purchase for Centre Court and Courts 1, 2 and 3.

Note that Centre Court tickets are available for the first 10 days of the tournament, the final four days were already pre-sold.

Prices vary depending on the Court, seat and day of the event and will increase the further into the tournament you visit.

For example, Centre Court rows A-T cost £105 on Day 1 and £315 on Day 14 (men’s final).

Grounds Pass

A Grounds Pass costs £30 and allows visitors to watch matches on Courts 3-18 on unreserved seats, though there will also be a queue to get into Court 3.

Ticket Resale

From 3pm each day, tickets may become available from people who have left Wimbledon and made their seat available.

A Grounds Pass is needed to join the virtual queue on the Wimbledon App.

Tickets cost £15 for Centre Court or £10 for Courts 1/2.

Hospitality

There are a range of hospitality packages still available on the Wimbledon website.

Hospitality packages offer guaranteed premium seating to major matches as well as fine dining experiences, complimentary drinks, a shuttle and concierge service.

Hospitality packages can also be purchased via Seat Unique.

Secondary Markets

Sites such as StubHub offer tickets for the main courts for specific days and times.

*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.*

When is the Wimbledon draw?

The Wimbledon draw takes place on Friday, June 27.

Seeded players and qualifiers will find out their fate and potential route to the final.

The draw will be aired on BBC Two at 10am BST for both the men’s and women’s singles.

The doubles draw takes place at 12pm.

Wimbledon schedule

The full Wimbledon tournament starts on Monday, June 30, with the men’s and women’s singles.

Doubles action kicks-off two days later on Wednesday, July 2.

The full draw will be take place and be revealed on Friday, June 27.

A full schedule is available here:

Monday, June 30

  • Men’s singles first round
  • Women’s singles first round

Tuesday, July 1

  • Men’s singles first round
  • Women’s singles first round

Wednesday, July 2

  • Men’s singles second round
  • Women’s singles second round
  • Men’s doubles first round
  • Women’s doubles first round

Thursday, July 3

  • Men’s singles second round
  • Women’s singles second round
  • Men’s doubles first round
  • Women’s doubles first round

Friday, July 4

  • Men’s singles third round
  • Women’s singles third round
  • Men’s doubles second round
  • Women’s doubles second round
  • Mixed doubles first round

Saturday, July 5

  • Men’s singles third round
  • Women’s singles third round
  • Men’s doubles second round
  • Women’s doubles second round
  • Mixed doubles first round
  • Boys’ & Girls’ singles first round (18&U)

Sunday, July 6

  • Men’s singles fourth round
  • Women’s singles fourth round
  • Men’s doubles third round
  • Women’s doubles third round
  • Mixed doubles second round
  • Boys’ & Girls’ singles first round (18&U)

Monday, July 7

  • Men’s singles fourth round
  • Women’s singles fourth round
  • Men’s doubles third round
  • Women’s doubles third round
  • Mixed doubles quarter-finals
  • Girls’ singles second round (18&U)
  • Boys’ doubles first round (18&U)

Tuesday, July 8

  • Men’s singles quarter-finals
  • Women’s singles quarter-finals
  • Men’s doubles quarter-finals
  • Women’s doubles quarter-finals
  • Mixed doubles semi-finals
  • Men’s & Women’s wheelchair singles first round
  • Boys’ singles second round (18&U)
  • Girls’ doubles first round (18&U)
  • Invitational doubles

Wednesday, July 9

  • Men’s singles quarter-finals
  • Women’s singles quarter-finals
  • Men’s doubles quarter-finals
  • Women’s doubles quarter-finals
  • Mixed doubles quarter-finals
  • Quad wheelchair singles quarter-finals
  • Men’s & Women’s wheelchair singles quarter-finals
  • Boys’ & Girls’ singles third round (18&U)
  • Boys’ & Girls’ doubles second round (18&U)
  • Invitational doubles

Thursday, July 10

  • Women’s singles semi-finals
  • Men’s doubles semi-finals
  • Mixed doubles final
  • Men’s & Women’s wheelchair singles quarter-final
  • Men’s, Women’s & Quad wheelchair doubles semi-final
  • Boys’ & Girls’ singles quarter-finals (18&U)
  • Boys’ & Girls’ doubles quarter-finals (18&U)
  • Boys’ and Girls’ 14&U singles
  • Invitational doubles

Friday, July 11

  • Men’s singles semi-finals
  • Women’s doubles semi-finals
  • Men’s, Women’s & Quad wheelchair singles semi-final
  • Boys’ & Girls’ singles semi-finals (18&U)
  • Boys’ & Girls’ doubles semi-finals (18&U)
  • Boys’ and Girls’ 14&U singles
  • Invitational doubles

Saturday, July 12

  • Men’s doubles final
  • Women’s singles final
  • Women’s wheelchair singles final
  • Men’s & quad wheelchair doubled finals
  • Girls’ singles final (18&U)
  • Girls’ doubles final (18&U)
  • Boys’ doubles final (18&U)
  • Boys’ and girls’ 14&U singles semi-finals
  • Invitational doubles

Sunday, July 13

  • Men’s singles final
  • Women’s doubles final
  • Men’s & quad wheelchair singles finals
  • Women’s wheelchair doubles final
  • Boys’ singles final (18&U)
  • Boys’ & girls’ 14&U singles finals
  • Invitational doubles

Wimbledon 2025 prize money

The winner of Wimbledon 2025 will win a staggering £3 MILLION.

The total prize purse for the men’s and women’s singles championships is £38,828,000, while the tournament prize purse is £53,500,000!

A full breakdown of the prize money:

  • Winner: £3,000,000
  • Runner-up: £1,520,000
  • Semi-finalis: £775,000
  • Quarter-finalist: £400,000
  • Fourth round: £240,000
  • Third round: £152,000
  • Second round: £99,000
  • First round: £66,000

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