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Your seating map and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
“Centre Court”
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Where to sit at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club
The best seats at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club are Lower-tier rows near the baselines for the view. For value, choose Upper-tier seats. Avoid Extreme sideline seats level with the net. Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club seats 14,979, home of The Championships, Wimbledon.
Lower-tier rows near the baselines
You are almost on the grass, close to the players.
Full detail Best valueUpper-tier seats
The cheapest tickets, always covered by the roof structure.
Full detail Where to avoidExtreme sideline seats level with the net
Foreshortened view of baseline rallies.
Full detailAbout Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club
Centre Court is the most famous stadium in tennis, an intimate grass arena seating just under 15,000 across a lower tier, a middle band and an upper tier wrapped tightly around the court. The Royal Box sits at the south end. Since 2009 a retractable roof lets play continue in rain and under lights. The atmosphere is famously hushed during points and then thunderous, and it hosts the Wimbledon singles finals and the marquee matches of the fortnight.
The iconic grass show court of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, opened at Church Road in 1922. A retractable roof was added in 2009, folding out in about ten minutes, with the surrounding stands raised to accommodate it. The ivy-clad exterior and the Royal Box give it a distinctive, traditional character.
Seating plan & map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
Day session
The standard programme of up to three or four matches; sunshine and shifting shade move across the bowl through the afternoon.
Roof-closed / floodlit play
When rain closes the roof or the light fades, the court becomes an indoor arena with an amplified, echoing atmosphere.
Finals weekend
The gentlemen's and ladies' singles finals fill Centre Court with its most prestigious crowd, including the Royal Box.
Seating levels explained
Lower tierBlocks around the court at ground level (gangways 101-118)
The closest rows to the grass, including the seats either side of the Royal Box.
Pros: Superb proximity and a share of the historic atmosphere.
Cons: The priciest debenture and premium seats, and the hardest to get.
Middle tierMid-height gangways
The intermediate ring with a strong overview of both baselines.
Pros: Excellent sightlines and better value than the front rows.
Cons: Still premium, and some sideline blocks flatten depth.
Upper tierHighest gangways under the roof
The top rows, covered by the roof structure and farthest from the court.
Pros: Sheltered from sun and rain, full court view, the best value.
Cons: Distance from the play.
Best seats at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club
Closest to the court
Lower-tier rows near the baselines
You are almost on the grass, close to the players.
Best value
Upper-tier seats
The cheapest tickets, always covered by the roof structure.
Baseline vs sideline
Seats at the north or south ends
Best angle to read serve and rally depth rather than a side-on view.
Best for shade / weather
Upper-tier rows, or any seat when the roof is closed
The upper ring and the roof keep you out of the sun and rain.
Prestige and head-on view
Lower south-end blocks near the Royal Box
A classic view straight down the court in the most prestigious corner.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Closest to the court | Lower-tier rows near the baselines | You are almost on the grass, close to the players. |
| Best value | Upper-tier seats | The cheapest tickets, always covered by the roof structure. |
| Baseline vs sideline | Seats at the north or south ends | Best angle to read serve and rally depth rather than a side-on view. |
| Best for shade / weather | Upper-tier rows, or any seat when the roof is closed | The upper ring and the roof keep you out of the sun and rain. |
| Prestige and head-on view | Lower south-end blocks near the Royal Box | A classic view straight down the court in the most prestigious corner. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Extreme sideline seats level with the net: Foreshortened view of baseline rallies.
Front-row seats behind line judges and camera positions: Occasional sightline interruptions.
Corner blocks where the tiers meet: Angled view favouring one end.
Highest upper rows in strong afternoon sun before the roof structure shades them: Distance and glare on bright days.
Accessibility & companion seating
The AELTC provides wheelchair and accessible seating on Centre Court with companion spaces, plus accessible entrances, lifts and facilities. Accessible tickets are handled through the official ballot and accessibility service and should be arranged well in advance.
Where: Designated wheelchair positions in the lower tier with step-free routes.
Food & drink at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club
Catering at The Championships runs from grab-and-go larders, a Speciality Coffee Bar and the Food Village's hot-food takeaways to full restaurants, with menus built around seasonal produce from the British Isles. The Cavendish, an all-day dining restaurant by No.1 Court, and the Wimbledon Afternoon Tea served in the Wingfield Restaurant sit at the formal end, while strawberries and cream remains the signature — around 28,000 kg of Kent strawberries and over 7,000 litres of cream are served each year.
Spectators may bring their own food, and alcohol is allowed into the grounds up to one 750ml bottle of wine or Champagne, or two 500ml cans of beer, or two cans of premixed aperitifs per person; spirits and fortified wines are not admitted.
Worth seeking out
- Strawberries and cream — the Championships' signature
- The Cavendish all-day restaurant by No.1 Court
- Walled Garden Food Market
- Food Village hot-food takeaways
- Wimbledon Afternoon Tea in the Wingfield Restaurant
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Fixtures & tickets at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club
Photo: Yasmin Patel / Google MapsDay 1: Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
Photo: Yasmin Patel / Google MapsDay 2: Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
Photo: Yasmin Patel / Google MapsDay 3: Men's & Ladies' 1st/2nd Round
Photo: Yasmin Patel / Google MapsDay 4: Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round
Photo: Yasmin Patel / Google MapsDay 5: Men's & Ladies' 2nd/3rd Round
Photo: Yasmin Patel / Google MapsDay 6: Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
Photo: Yasmin Patel / Google MapsDay 7: Men's & Ladies' 3rd/4th Round
All upcoming events at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club
Day 1: Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
Mon, 28 June 2027 · Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
Day 2: Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
Tue, 29 June 2027 · Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
Day 3: Men's & Ladies' 1st/2nd Round
Wed, 30 June 2027 · Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
Day 4: Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round
Thu, 1 July 2027 · Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
Day 5: Men's & Ladies' 2nd/3rd Round
Fri, 2 July 2027 · Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
Day 6: Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
Sat, 3 July 2027 · Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
Day 7: Men's & Ladies' 3rd/4th Round
Sun, 4 July 2027 · Wimbledon (Grand Slam)
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Getting there
Transport
The District line to Southfields is the usual route (about a 15-20 minute walk or a shuttle bus), with Wimbledon station (mainline, District line and tram) a little farther. Local parking is very limited during The Championships.
The area
In leafy Wimbledon, southwest London (SW19), close to Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Village. Central London is about 30 minutes by rail.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Centre Court have a roof?
Yes. A retractable roof was installed in 2009, closing in about ten minutes so play can continue in rain and under floodlights.
How many people does Centre Court hold?
Just under 15,000 (around 14,979 seats).
What surface is it?
Natural grass, like the other Championship courts at Wimbledon.
Where are the best value seats?
The upper tier, which is cheaper and always sheltered by the roof structure.
What is the Royal Box?
A premium box at the south end reserved for the royal family and distinguished guests, invitation only.
How do I get to Wimbledon?
The District line to Southfields is the usual route, about a 15-20 minute walk or a shuttle bus, with local parking very limited.
How do section numbers work at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club?
Section numbers at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club follow the seating tiers. Lower tier: Blocks around the court at ground level (gangways 101-118); Middle tier: Mid-height gangways; Upper tier: Highest gangways under the roof.
Does Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club have a seating plan with seat numbers?
Yes. Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Lower tier Blocks around the court at ground level (gangways 101-118); Middle tier Mid-height gangways; Upper tier Highest gangways under the roof), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.
What is the view like from the seats at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club?
The best views at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club are from Seats at the north or south ends — Best angle to read serve and rally depth rather than a side-on view. The weakest are Extreme sideline seats level with the net: Foreshortened view of baseline rallies. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club?
The AELTC provides wheelchair and accessible seating on Centre Court with companion spaces, plus accessible entrances, lifts and facilities. Accessible tickets are handled through the official ballot and accessibility service and should be arranged well in advance. Locations: Designated wheelchair positions in the lower tier with step-free routes..
What is the view like from the seats at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club?
For the best view at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club, aim for Lower-tier rows near the baselines (You are almost on the grass, close to the players.); Upper-tier seats (The cheapest tickets, always covered by the roof structure.). The view is most restricted from Extreme sideline seats level with the net (Foreshortened view of baseline rallies.).
Which seats are shaded or undercover at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club?
The upper ring and the roof keep you out of the sun and rain.
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