The Queue 2025 is officially open! We know many of you will be looking for last-minute advice on when to join The Queue for show court tickets, grounds passes, and might have other questions, observations, updates, complaints, and other random discussion, so please keep them all here during the tournament. Any new posts on the queue which should go here during the tournament will be removed. If you're looking for general information, you will find dozens of similar queries have been asked for every day of the tournament and the advice is very likely already there. You can filter by "new" to see recent posts, and clicking on "The Queue/Grounds Passes/General Admission" flair will also show you a large number of posts, which can also be filtered. Some other useful information for first-timers is also below. As ever, the best resource for on-the-ground updates, is View From The Q on X, which posts frequent updates and is already active for 2025. The queue unofficially started on Saturday morning and as of 22:00 on Sunday evening is already far busier than 2024, although we suspect a number of people already queuing are actually after Tuesday show court tickets. ---- The Queue basics The Queue is for on-the-day grounds passes (some people might refer to as general admission), which gives you the opportunity to watch matches on the outside courts with unreserved seating (including the smaller stadium courts 3, 12, 18 -- expect queues for unreserved seating), free entry to the Wimbledon museum (usually £15 the rest of the year), Wimbledon shops, the bars and restaurants, and most of the other public areas inside the grounds. Unlike other Grand Slams and tournaments, Wimbledon grounds passes cannot be bought by the general public online, through presales or resales. They are only available through The Queue. Tickets cost £30 on the first eight days, £25 on days 9-11, and £20 on days 12-14 in 2025. Card/contactless payments only. There are also a "limited" number of tickets (usually 500) for Centre, No.1 Court and Court 2 through the first 10 days of the Championships. Officially, there are no tickets on Centre Court for the semi-finals and finals. All ticket prices for the day you queue will be shown on your Queue Card, so you will know before you get near ticket sales the most your ticket will cost. The actual price will depend on where your seat is located. As with online sales, there are no booking/handling/service fees. The price of the ticket is what you pay. How it works One person = one Queue Card when you join the end of the line. You will receive a paper card and will be asked to show your myWimbledon QR code in the app to be checked in. You will not be able to get Queue Cards for anyone not with you. Depending on how long the queue is in front of you, you might reposition several times during the course of your time in Wimbledon Park, but expect to be in the same place for an hour or more at the busiest times. You can take chairs with you to make your time in the park more comfortable, but they cannot be taken into the grounds and will need to be stored at left luggage or donated to someone. Eventually you will make it to the first row to wait for your turn to go down to ticket sales, then through the Queue Village, and across the road to the gates to the grounds. Once enough tickets have been sold for the grounds to be at capacity, there will be no further ticket sales until such time as there is space. This requires that those in the grounds with tickets "scan out" if they will not be returning. Once enough space is available, more tickets can be sold. If you are in the next group to go to ticket sales when the grounds are at capacity, you will be invited to wait in the Queue Village. Everyone else will remain in the main queue area in Wimbledon Park. The Queue Village has some food and drinks outlets, partner activations, a large screen, seating, toilets, and phone charging. How to get to The Queue? The Queue is in Wimbledon Park (link to Google Maps), adjacent to the AELTC. The main entrance is just off Wimbledon Park Road is open 24/7, unless there is an operational reason to close it. There are other entrances, but not convenient unless you live local. There are also time restrictions on some gates. Trains Despite there being an Underground station on the District line named Wimbledon Park, the nearest station to the entrance to The Queue and the grounds is Southfields. The station will be dressed up in green and purple throughout the tournament so will be very difficult to miss. If you do end up at Wimbledon Park, you can enter the park near the Wimbledon Park tennis courts but will have to get around those and walk across the field, and possibly around the queue if arriving later in the morning, to find the end of the line. There are no trains that run overnight to that part of London. If you're arriving at Wimbledon station, you will face a 40-minute walk or you can take the District line to Southfields, or the 493 bus. Car The AELTC and the two local councils (Merton and Wandsworth) are keen to restrict those wanting to arrive by car with enlarged parking control zones and very expensive and limited on-site parking, which is open between 06:00 and 23:00. All on-site parking must be pre-booked online through the AA, which is now closed for bookings. There is also a park and ride service at Morden Park which operates between 06:00 and 23:00. This can be pre-booked through The AA or booked on the day. The last shuttle bus leaves the grounds at 22:00, or 22:40 if a match runs late on Centre or Court 1. There is some Blue Badge parking available on site in car park 6, which must be booked through The AA. To do this, phone 0330 041 3677. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Some local residents might sell parking spaces on their property throughout the Championships. No recommendations, but there are websites for that sort of thing. Google is your friend. Taxis There are several options, including black cabs, minicabs, and ride-sharing apps. Note that not all drivers will be want to make that long a journey, especially if they prefer to stay on their local patch, and you are trying to get to Wimbledon Park from the other side of London, which could be a two-hour round trip for them. Uber, Gett (black cabs app), FREENOW, Bolt, and Addison Lee are the most popular apps in London. If staying in a decent hotel, it would be worth speaking to your hotel concierge or front desk as they should have good relationships with companies and can make arrangements to ensure your car turns up. It is worth having a contingency plan in case a driver cancels on you or none are willing to accept your journey. Buses There are many buses that run 24/7 across London and several will get you within a 15-20 minute walk to Wimbledon Park, or right outside after 05:00. You might have to change buses more than once. If you can board the last bus within 60 minutes of boarding the first bus, the entire journey will cost £1.75 thanks to Transport for London's Hoppa price. Oyster cards/contactless only; must use the same card. The 39 bus, which runs between Putney Bridge and Clapham Junction, stops on Wimbledon Park Road very close to the main entrance to The Queue from around 05:00. The bus stops are operationally known as "Woodspring Road" and will be displayed as such in timetables, route planners, on-bus information displays, and audible announcements. The 493 bus runs between Richmond and City St George's, University of London in Tooting. It has connections with Tooting Broadway (Northern line), Southfields (District line), and Wimbledon (District line, National Rail, and trams). It usually runs past the AELTC, but will be on diversion during the tournament due to road closures, however, it will stop close to the grounds and continues to stop outside Wimbledon Park at the "Woodspring Road' stops. Citymapper app is your friend for plotting routes across the city, including multi-modal options. It will also give you the price of each journey's price in the case of trains and buses, and an estimate in the case of taxis or cycle hire. Cycling Cycle parking is available on site if you have your own bike. Bring locks. Bikes are left at your own risk. Several dockless e-bike hire companies operate in London, with Lime and Forest being the most popular and most widespread. There is a dedicated area by the cycle parking to end rides and store the bikes so they aren't an inconvenience to everyone. Transport for London's Santander Cycles have a more limited footprint, mostly in TFL zones 1 and 2, and do not have docks in the area around Wimbledon Park so there will be no way to end or start a ride there. Their nearest docks are in Putney, Wandsworth, Clapham Junction, or the southern end of Clapham Common. General advice When to arrive The earlier the better is always the golden rule. For those looking to guarantee Centre Court or No.1 Court tickets on the first 10 days of the tournament, be prepared to queue for 24 hours or more. Some might have even camped the previous night, deciding to sacrifice another day. By evening, there might already be 1,000 in the queue for the next day. For the rest of us, getting there no later than 05:30, before the first trains start arriving, should ensure entry before play begins on the outside courts at 11:00. Once the tube and national rail network is in full swing, tennis fans will arrive in their thousands in no time at all. On the busiest first eight days, The Queue can sometimes exceed 10,000 people in the morning, especially at the weekend. Those arriving after 06:00 might get into the grounds any time from late morning to early afternoon, late afternoon, or not at all depending on the day, and there is no way of knowing when that will be. No estimates, rarely any updates, just waiting in a field with no guarantees. On several days in 2024, arriving after 07:00 saw queue times exceeding six hours. It might be possible to walk straight down to ticket sales late afternoon if the grounds are not at capacity. Many people ask about this, and many do go after work in the hope of catching a couple hours of evening tennis on the outside courts, and are successful in getting in for some evening tennis, but it's impossible to know in advance. If you intend to try, we recommend having a backup plan in case you can't get in, so at least it isn't a wasted trip. The last few days, The Queue is not as crazy as the singles matches are exclusively on the show courts and officially there are no tickets available for them through The Queue. Many people still choose to queue on these days to secure a place on The Hill to watch on the screen outside No. 1 Court or in the Southern Village and generally enjoy the grounds when they are not quite as busy as in the first week. There will also be U14 and U18 juniors, wheelchair, and invitational matches that are still scheduled on some of the outside courts. The Queue on finals days is always much shorter with most opting for a later arrival time. Now that the finals have been moved to 16:00 after the doubles finals many might arrive even later with a view to being on The Hill by early afternoon. In previous years, being on The Hill 90 minutes before the start of the final would be enough to get a good spot, but that might not be the case in 2025. On days with significant adverse weather and very little chance of play on the outside courts, The Queue may be suspended for that day. Stewards will make announcements if this is the case. Accessibility For those with accessibility needs, there is a dedicated area to wait once a Queue Card has been issued. One carer allowed. Stewards can point you in the right direction, or head to guest services. While there is a separate waiting area, there is no special treatment as far as the wait time. You will be called at the appropriate time for your Queue Card. A buggy service on request is available to get to ticket sales and the Queue Village if needed. Facilities Drinking water is available near the front of The Queue to refill bottles. Remember to stay hydrated, especially in the heat forecast in the first week! There is a large screen which should show tennis and display important announcements. A small number of food and drinks trucks will also be available. If you want to order food through delivery apps, you must go to the main entrance gate on Wimbledon Park Road to collect. Toilets, including accessible toilets, are available. There are no dedicated changing rooms, but most people manage in a toilet cubicle or their tent if they need privacy. There is a WiFi zone, but you might have to leave your place and head towards guest services to be in range. Portable chargers to get you through your time in Wimbledon Park are recommended. There are charging facilities in the Queue Village and in the grounds. There might be charging facilities for The Queue, but they are not indicated on the 2025 Map. Comfort Breaks You can leave The Queue for 30 minutes for a bathroom break, to grab refreshments on site, pick up your food delivery order at the entrance gate, go for a smoke, a stroll around the field, rush down the hill and hope there isn't a massive queue at the Co-Op or Sainsbury's for the beers and snacks you forgot. Whatever it is, a 30-minute absence is the expected courtesy. No going back to your hotel for a shower or a sleep for a couple of hours. Abuse of this courtesy will likely see your queue neighbours shop you to the stewards, who can revoke your Queue Card and kick you to the back of the Queue, or even ask you to leave for the day. Camping Tents should be two-man tents, maximum two people to a tent. No gazebos. If there are two of you, one person should remain at the tent at all times. Possessions are left at your own risk. No sneaking off to a hotel for a more comfortable sleep. Stewards will make regular checks, and are usually on 12-hour shifts so will find out. No BBQs, fires, or smoking allowed in the queue. If you need to smoke, you can go for a walk away from the queue. No loud music or games after 22:00 and food deliveries should also be received by this time. The wake up calls start from 05:00 to pack up your tent. If you're planning to queue again for the next day, you might be permitted to move your tent to the wall in anticipation of the new queue starting. Stewards will conduct head counts and queue card checks in the morning to make sure you haven't smuggled in some friends in the middle of the night. Wristbands for show court tickets are colour-coded and are typically issued after 07:00. Unwanted items can be donated for the use of other campers. Some people will offer camping items, foldable chairs and other things to people they feel will benefit from them, but they can also be donated at left luggage. Anything donated still remaining at the end of the tournament will be donated to charity if still in good condition. Left Luggage Left luggage facilities are available, including for the storage of camping equipment. The cost is currently £5 for camping equipment and other large items, and £1 for items which cannot be taken into the grounds, or bags no larger than cabin-size. The left luggage facilities remain open an hour after the close of play. Anything not collected will be sent to lost property. Showers There are no showers on site, either in Wimbledon Park or the AELTC. Some campers will use body wipes and other means to freshen up. Those that must have a shower, and don’t have accommodation nearby to rush back to once they have their ticket, might choose to buy a day pass for The Gym Group gym located opposite Southfields tube station. At the time of publication, the cost is currently £12.99, or £20.99 for three consecutive days. Discounts might be available, and they do accept guest passes if you know someone who can hook you up. Ticket Returns There is a Ticket Resale kiosk inside the grounds to register for Centre Court, No. 1 Court and Court 2 returns on each day of the Championships. Tickets cost £15 for Centre Court and £10 for Court 1/2 with all proceeds going to the Wimbledon Foundation. New for 2025, it will be possible to register for ticket resale on your phone from the Queue Village (assuming it works) from 08:30. You will need to be logged into your myWimbledon account on the Wimbledon app and scan the QR to fill out the form. If you are successful and given the 20-minute window to purchase your ticket, you will still need to attend the ticket resale kiosk . These usually start to become available from 15:00 and you can monitor your position in the Wimbledon app. If you are offered a ticket, you will receive an SMS and will have a window of 20 minutes to attend the kiosk to buy your ticket. The Ticket Resale kiosk has moved for 2025 and is now in Parkside, adjacent to No.1 Court. For men's semi-final days and for the finals, there may be no tickets until the last couple of hours of play, if at all, now the finals have been moved back to after the doubles finals. Further reading The official 2025 Queue Guide PDF is here, which includes maps, a list of prohibited items, and the full code of conduct for joining The Queue. You agree to abide by this by joining The Queue, even if don't read it. ViewFromTheQ on X posts regular Queue Card and queue-related updates throughout the tournament. Some of the queue arrival times and entry times from Wimbledon 2024 were compiled by u/donroovo for their own purposes, but kindly shared with the community.   submitted by   /u/mgbrewhard [link]   [comments]