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Wimbledon Allows Cheap Ticket Resale Amid Heat, Movement Limits

7/8/2026

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All England Lawn Tennis Club lets Wimbledon fans resell Centre Court tickets for £15 and Court One/Two tickets for £10.
Spectators may only leave or return when players change ends every two games.
Tickets also grant access to any outside court, leaving many seats empty.
High temperatures, such as in 2025, make some spectators seek shade.
The 11:00-23:00 BST schedule makes some fans arrive late or leave early.

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All England Lawn Tennis Club lets Wimbledon fans resell Centre Court tickets for £15 and Court One/Two tickets for £10.
Spectators may only leave or return when players change ends every two games.
Tickets also grant access to any outside court, leaving many seats empty.
High temperatures, such as in 2025, make some spectators seek shade.
The 11:00-23:00 BST schedule makes some fans arrive late or leave early.