FAQ

Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd has been selling Wimbledon Debenture tickets since 1990, giving our team more than 35 years’ experience helping customers attend The Championships.

We specialise in Wimbledon Debenture tickets and understand that purchasing premium tickets can represent a considerable investment, particularly for customers travelling from overseas or attending Wimbledon for the first time.

Our team provides personal assistance from your initial enquiry through to receiving your tickets and attending The Championships, including help with:

• Choosing the right day and court
• Seating preferences
• Shaded seating requests
• Debenture restaurant reservations
• Parking
• Travel arrangements
• Chauffeur and taxi access
• Digital ticket delivery

Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd sells tickets generated from Debentures that we own outright, together with Debenture tickets sourced from Debenture holders for resale.

Our aim is to make purchasing and attending Wimbledon as straightforward and enjoyable as possible.

Yes.

Wimbledon Debenture tickets are unique because they are the Wimbledon tickets that can legitimately be transferred and sold on the open market, providing the guidelines set by the All England Lawn Tennis Club are followed.

This is an important difference between Debenture tickets and most other Wimbledon tickets, which are subject to much tighter transfer and resale restrictions.

Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd sells:

• Tickets generated from Debentures that we own outright
• Debenture tickets sourced from Debenture holders for resale

Having specialised in Wimbledon Debenture tickets since 1990, our experienced team can guide you through the complete process, from choosing your tickets to digital delivery and your day at Wimbledon.

A Wimbledon Debenture is a five-year financial instrument issued by The All England Lawn Tennis Ground plc, providing ticket rights for either Centre Court or No.1 Court during The Championships.

Debenture holders receive premium ticket rights throughout the five-year period.

When you purchase a Debenture ticket from Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd, you are not purchasing the five-year Debenture itself. You are purchasing a ticket generated from a Debenture for a particular:

• Day
• Court
• Seating allocation

This means you can enjoy premium Wimbledon Debenture seating and facilities without owning the underlying five-year Debenture.

No. Unlike most tickets for sporting and entertainment events, Wimbledon Debenture tickets do not display a conventional face value.

Instead of a ticket price, the word “Debenture” is shown where a face value would normally appear.

This is because a Wimbledon Debenture is fundamentally different from a normal single-event ticket.

The Debenture itself is a five-year financial instrument, while the ticket you receive provides admission and seating for the particular court and day you have purchased.

The price paid for a Debenture ticket therefore reflects factors including:

• The day of The Championships
• Centre Court or No.1 Court
• Seating location
• Availability
• Market demand

The price agreed with Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd is the price payable for your ticket.

Yes.

You do not need to own a Wimbledon Debenture or be a Wimbledon member to purchase a Debenture ticket from Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd.

Tickets can be purchased for an individual day of The Championships on either:

• Centre Court
• No.1 Court

All tickets are subject to availability.

This allows you to enjoy the benefits of Debenture seating without purchasing the underlying five-year Debenture.

Yes.

The ticket prices displayed by Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd are final, with no hidden taxes or VAT added at checkout.

If you request an additional service or a particularly sought-after seating location where a premium applies, our team will explain the additional cost to you before it is confirmed.

We want you to understand exactly what you are paying before completing your booking.

A Wimbledon Debenture ticket offers considerably more than simply admission to Wimbledon.

Your booking includes:

• Premium reserved seating on Centre Court or No.1 Court
• Your reserved Show Court seat for the whole day
• Access to the Wimbledon Grounds
• Access to outside courts with unreserved seating, subject to availability
• Exclusive Debenture lounges, bars and restaurants
• Dedicated Debenture cloakroom facilities
• Digital ticket delivery through the official myWimbledon system
• A preloaded travel card providing a return journey from Central London to Wimbledon
• Assistance from the Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd team before your visit

Food and drink are not automatically included unless you have separately booked a prepaid dining option.

Your Debenture ticket gives you access to the exclusive Debenture facilities within Centre Court and No.1 Court.

These private areas are reserved solely for Debenture Ticket Holders and are not open to the general public.

Debenture holders can enjoy:

• Private bars and restaurants
• Comfortable lounge areas
• Dedicated cloakroom services
• Premium views across the Wimbledon Grounds
• Comfortable places to relax throughout the day
• Areas to dine and enjoy refreshments away from the busy public areas

The Wimbledon Grounds and Debenture areas open from 10:00am. Debenture restaurants and bars generally begin service from around 10:30am, although opening and closing times vary between individual venues and according to the day’s play.

Both courts provide an exceptional Wimbledon experience, premium Debenture seating and access to exclusive facilities.

Centre Court is Wimbledon’s most famous court and hosts many of the tournament’s highest-profile matches, including the major singles finals.

No.1 Court also hosts leading players and important matches throughout The Championships and can be an excellent choice, particularly during the earlier rounds.

Your decision may depend on:

• The day you want to attend
• The stage of the tournament
• Your preferred court
• Your budget
• Available seating
• The type of Wimbledon experience you are looking for

If you are unsure, speak to the Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd team. With our experience of selling Debenture tickets since 1990, we can help you choose the most suitable option.

Where two tickets are purchased as a pair, Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd will allocate seats together where your booking has been made on that basis.

For larger groups, seating arrangements depend on the Debenture tickets available. Groups may therefore sometimes be seated as adjacent pairs rather than in one continuous row.

If sitting together is particularly important, please let us know before booking so that we can look for the most suitable available options.

Yes.

Customers can request particular:

• Gangways
• Areas of the court
• Seating locations

Wimbledon Debenture holders do not own the rights to exactly the same seats every year. Seats are allocated annually, so the locations available can vary.

Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd can source tickets that best match your requirements, subject to availability.

Particularly sought-after seating locations may sometimes command a premium, so we recommend making your request as early as possible.

Call 020 7538 1200 or use our website enquiry form to discuss your requirements.

Yes.

If you would prefer seating in an area more likely to offer shade, please let our team know when making your enquiry.

The amount of sun or shade experienced in any seat varies depending on:

• Seat location
• Time of day
• Position of the sun
• Weather conditions

For this reason, it is not possible to guarantee that a particular seat will remain shaded throughout the entire day.

However, our knowledge of the courts and available Debenture seating means we can look to source seats in areas more likely to offer shade, subject to availability.

Shaded seating can be particularly sought after and may sometimes command a premium, so early requests are recommended.

We recommend booking as early as possible if you have specific requirements.

This is particularly important if you want:

• A particular date
• Centre Court or No.1 Court
• A preferred seating area
• Shaded seating
• A larger number of tickets
• Restaurant reservations
• Parking

Availability and pricing vary throughout The Championships, and demand can be particularly high for Centre Court and the later stages of the tournament.

Last-minute tickets can sometimes be sourced, so it is always worth contacting us even if your preferred day is approaching.

Once your booking has been confirmed, Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd will manage the arrangements leading up to your visit.

Depending on your requirements, we can assist with:

• Seating preferences
• Shaded seating
• Restaurant reservations
• Parking
• Travel arrangements
• Chauffeur or taxi access
• Digital ticket delivery

Closer to The Championships, we will provide the information you need to receive your tickets through the official myWimbledon system.

Your tickets will be transferred using the email address associated with your myWimbledon account.

Our team remains available throughout the process, so if you are unfamiliar with Wimbledon or digital ticketing, we can guide you through it.

Wimbledon Debenture tickets are issued digitally and accessed through the official Wimbledon App using your myWimbledon account.

Ticket allocation and transfer take place in the period leading up to The Championships, so it is completely normal not to receive your digital ticket immediately when booking several months in advance.

The process is:

• Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd arranges your ticket transfer
• Your ticket is sent to the email address linked to your myWimbledon account
• You receive an electronic invitation to accept your ticket
• Once accepted, the ticket appears within your myWimbledon account
• You access your ticket through the official Wimbledon App

Our team will guide you through the process and is available if you require assistance.

The process is straightforward.

1. Create your myWimbledon account

Create an account using the same email address that will be used to receive your ticket transfer.

2. Download the official Wimbledon App

Install the official Wimbledon App on your compatible smartphone.

3. Look out for your ticket email

When your tickets are ready for transfer, you will receive an email inviting you to accept them.

4. Accept your tickets

Follow the instructions, sign into your myWimbledon account and accept your tickets.

5. Open the Wimbledon App

Log into the app using the same account details. Your accepted tickets will then be available within the ticket section.

If you experience any difficulty, contact Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd and our team will help guide you through the process.

Contact Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd as soon as possible and our team will assist you.

We can help check:

• That you created your myWimbledon account using the correct email address
• Whether the ticket transfer has been received
• Whether your ticket has been correctly accepted
• Whether the ticket is visible within your Wimbledon App

Before travelling to Wimbledon, we recommend:

• Opening the Wimbledon App
• Checking that your tickets are visible
• Making sure your smartphone is fully charged
• Taking photo identification with you

If you are uncertain about anything, contact us before travelling.

If this is your first visit to Wimbledon, the process is straightforward.

• Before leaving
• Make sure your Debenture ticket is available within the official Wimbledon App
• Fully charge your smartphone
• Take photo identification with you
• Take your preloaded travel card if travelling from Central London
• When you arrive

Make your way to the Debenture entrance at Gate 4.

Your digital ticket will be scanned on arrival. Follow the Debenture hosts’ instructions for accessing the exclusive Debenture areas during the day.

• Once inside Wimbledon

You can:

• Explore the Wimbledon Grounds
• Visit the exclusive Debenture lounges
• Use the private Debenture bars
• Enjoy your Debenture restaurant reservation
• Use the dedicated cloakroom facilities
• Watch tennis on outside courts where unreserved seating is available
• Take your reserved Centre Court or No.1 Court seat

Your Show Court seat remains reserved for you for the whole day’s scheduled play, allowing you to move between your seat, the Grounds and the Debenture facilities throughout the day.

No.

The famous Wimbledon Queue is primarily for visitors hoping to purchase available tickets or Grounds admission on the day.

Your Debenture ticket already provides:

• Admission to The Championships
• A reserved Show Court seat
• Dedicated Debenture entry arrangements

You therefore do not need to join the public Queue to purchase admission.

Yes.

Your Wimbledon Debenture ticket gives you a reserved seat for the whole day’s scheduled play on the Centre Court or No.1 Court date shown on your ticket.

It is not a ticket for one individual match.

During the day you are free to:

• Leave your seat between matches
• Visit the Debenture lounges and restaurants
• Explore the Wimbledon Grounds
• Watch tennis on outside courts
• Return to your reserved Show Court seat for later matches

The exact players and matches cannot normally be guaranteed when purchasing Wimbledon tickets in advance.

Your ticket guarantees admission and a reserved seat on your specified court and day, but the official Order of Play is determined much closer to each day’s play.

The stage of The Championships can, however, give an indication of the type of matches you are likely to see.

If you are unsure which day would best suit you, speak to the Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd team and we can help explain the tournament schedule and available options.

Yes.

Your Debenture ticket also provides access to the Wimbledon Grounds, allowing you to enjoy matches on outside courts where unreserved seating is available, subject to capacity.

However, your Debenture ticket only provides a reserved seat for the Show Court stated on your ticket.

Therefore:

• A Centre Court Debenture ticket does not provide a reserved seat on No.1 Court
• A No.1 Court Debenture ticket does not provide a reserved seat on Centre Court

You can explore the wider Wimbledon Grounds while still having your premium reserved seat to return to.

Yes.

Food and drink can be taken into the Show Courts, subject to Wimbledon’s Conditions of Entry.

When entering the seating areas:

• Glass drinking vessels are not permitted
• Drinks should be covered to avoid spillage
• Corked bottles must be opened before entering the stands
• Hot or strong-smelling food is not permitted

These rules help keep the Show Court seating areas safe and comfortable for everyone.

Stewards are available if you are unsure about what you can bring into the seating area or need assistance before entering a Show Court.

Yes.

Once you have purchased your Wimbledon Debenture seating from Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd, we can assist with reservations in the exclusive Debenture restaurants.

Restaurant reservations are available to customers holding the appropriate Debenture tickets and are subject to availability, so we recommend booking as early as possible.

To enquire about a restaurant reservation:

• Email enquiries@wimbledondebenturesonly.co.uk
• Or make an enquiry through the Wimbledon Debentures Only website

Access to the exclusive Debenture bars, lounges and restaurants is included with your Debenture ticket, but food and drink are not automatically included in the ticket price.

You can:

• Purchase food and drinks within the Debenture facilities
• Make a reservation in one of the Debenture restaurants
• Book an available prepaid dining option
• Use other food and drink outlets around the Wimbledon Grounds

If dining is an important part of your Wimbledon day, speak to our team when booking and we can discuss the available options with you.

Wimbledon operates a cashless payment system across almost all outlets within the Grounds.

This includes:

• Food courts
• Bars
• Coffee stands
• Shops
• Official merchandise outlets
• Debenture restaurants
• Debenture bars
• Kiosks around the Grounds

Accepted payment methods include:

• Debit cards
• Credit cards
• Contactless payments
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay

We recommend making sure you have a suitable card or mobile payment method available before arriving at The Championships.

Both Centre Court and No.1 Court have retractable roofs, allowing play to continue under cover when weather conditions require them to be closed.

This is an important benefit of purchasing tickets for Wimbledon’s two principal Show Courts.

The day’s schedule remains under the control of The Championships, but your Debenture ticket continues to provide access to your designated court and reserved seat for that day.

Exact match times and the Order of Play vary depending on the day of The Championships and are published closer to the time.

We recommend arriving well before the first match on your chosen Show Court.

Arriving early allows you to:

• Enter the Grounds at a relaxed pace
• Explore Wimbledon
• Enjoy the Debenture lounges
• Have drinks or refreshments
• Enjoy a restaurant reservation before play
• Visit some of the outside courts

The Wimbledon Grounds and Debenture areas open from 10:00am, with restaurants and bars generally beginning service from around 10:30am.

The Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd team can provide further guidance before your visit.

There is no strict general spectator dress code for attending Wimbledon, although many guests choose to dress smartly for the occasion.

We recommend clothing that is:

• Smart
• Comfortable
• Weather appropriate

This is particularly suitable if you intend to spend time in the premium Debenture lounges, bars and restaurant facilities.

Comfort is also important because a visit to Wimbledon can involve a full day at the Grounds.

Individual restaurants or hospitality areas may have additional requirements, so we recommend checking these before your visit where applicable.

Yes, subject to availability.

Wimbledon Debenture tickets for Centre Court and No.1 Court are most commonly available in pairs or other even-numbered configurations.

However, Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd can also organise:

• A single ticket
• Three tickets
• Other odd-number configurations
• Larger groups

Availability and pricing will depend on the day, court and particular tickets available.

Use our website enquiry form or call 020 7538 1200 to discuss your requirements.

Yes, although Wimbledon has specific rules concerning children and admission to the Show Courts.

Children aged 5 and over can sit on Centre Court and No.1 Court provided they have their own full-price ticket and reserved seat.

For families attending The Championships:

• Children aged 5 and over require their own ticket and seat
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
• Children under the age of 5 can enter the Wimbledon Grounds without a ticket
• Children under 5 are not permitted to sit on the Show Courts

If you are planning to attend Wimbledon as a family, we recommend speaking to the Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd team before booking.

We can help make sure you understand the ticket requirements for everyone in your party.

Yes.

If you or somebody in your party has accessibility or mobility requirements, please let us know before booking.

We can discuss your individual requirements and investigate the most suitable options available, including:

• Appropriate seating
• Wheelchair requirements
• Access arrangements
• Parking
• Arrival and departure arrangements

Accessible seating is subject to availability, so we recommend contacting us as early as possible.

The recommended Debenture entrance is:

• Gate 4
• The All England Lawn Tennis Club
• Church Road
• Wimbledon
• London SW19 5AE
• By public transport

Southfields is the closest London Underground station, while Wimbledon station also provides convenient rail and Underground connections.

During The Championships:

• Dedicated transport services operate in the Wimbledon area
• Bus and taxi services are available
• Both main stations provide convenient access to the Grounds

Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd customers can also use the preloaded travel card supplied with their booking for their return journey between Central London and Wimbledon.

For further travel information, call 020 7538 1200.

Yes.

Car parking is not automatically included with your Debenture ticket, but Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd can arrange a space in the exclusive Debenture Holders’ Car Park, subject to availability.

This provides a convenient option for customers who prefer to travel to The Championships by car.

Benefits include:

• Convenient access to the Wimbledon Grounds
• Parking specifically for Debenture holders
• A short journey from the car park to the Grounds
• Golf buggy assistance during The Championships where available

Parking should be reserved in advance.

Contact our team on 020 7538 1200 or use our website enquiry form.

Yes.

Wimbledon operates a dedicated Debenture Holders’ Drop-Off & Pick-Up system, known as DOPU, to manage private taxi and chauffeur access during the Church Road closure.

Only registered Debenture Holders can request a DOPU pass. As Debenture holders ourselves, Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd can arrange the appropriate DOPU pass for customers who have purchased their Debenture tickets through us.

The DOPU system allows an authorised private taxi or chauffeur vehicle to enter the restricted area and drop off or collect guests conveniently close to Gate 4.

A DOPU pass is for drop-off and collection only and does not provide parking.

• Drop-off – up to 3:30pm
• Vehicles must approach from the south, via Wimbledon or Wimbledon Village
• Drop-off takes place within Car Park 5, close to the Guest Arrival Hub
• Guests are conveniently positioned for Gate 4
• Vehicles exit via Car Park 8 onto Wimbledon Park Road northbound
• After 3:30pm, drivers must follow the pick-up route
• Pick-up – after 3:30pm
• Vehicles must approach from the north, entering via Car Park 8
• The pick-up point is Car Park 5, close to the Guest Arrival Hub
• Before 6:00pm, immediate collection only is permitted and drivers cannot wait
• After 6:00pm, drivers may wait for a maximum of 30 minutes
• Vehicles exit with a left turn onto Church Road towards Wimbledon Village

If you would like Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd to arrange a DOPU pass for your visit, please contact our team in advance.

All ticket sales are final and are subject to Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd’s Terms & Conditions, so refunds cannot normally be offered once a booking has been completed.

However, we understand that circumstances can change.

If you are unexpectedly unable to attend, Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd will endeavour to resell your Debenture tickets on your behalf where possible.

Please be aware that:

• Resale is subject to market demand
• Tickets will be offered at the prevailing market price
• The original purchase price cannot be guaranteed
• Reselling may result in an unavoidable financial loss
• Customer resales are subject to an administration charge

Where a prepaid Debenture restaurant reservation has also been made, Wimbledon Debenture Only Ltd will endeavour to assist with that reservation where possible.

Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for full details or contact our team if your circumstances change.