Tennis stadium London, EnglandUpdated 2026

Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club Seating Guide

Where to sit & the best seats

“Centre Court”

Capacity14,979

Opened1922

HomeThe Championships, Wimbledon

LocationLondon, England

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At a glance

Where to sit at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club

Best overall

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.

Where to avoid

Extreme sideline seats level with the net

Foreshortened view of baseline rallies.

Overview

About 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.

Gallery

Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club in photos

8 outside · 2 inside the venue

Seat map

Seating map

This is the map used for ticket sales at Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis Club. Exact configuration varies by event.

Layout

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.

Sections

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.

Recommendations

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.

Heads up

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.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Debenture seats

The most sought-after Centre Court seats, sold on multi-year debentures with exclusive lounge and dining access.

Royal Box

By invitation only, hosting royalty, dignitaries and tennis greats at the south end.

Access

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.

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