Wimbledon 2023 Ballot Results: How the Ticket Lottery Shaped the Championships
Each summer, tennis fans around the world scramble for a chance to witness the drama of Wimbledon from the iconic Centre Court or the historic Number One Court. The only way to secure those coveted seats is through the official Wimbledon ballot, a lottery‑style system that allocates tickets to members, subscribers and the general public. Below, we break down the Wimbledon 2023 ballot results, explain how the process works, and highlight what the numbers mean for fans planning to attend the Championships.
Understanding the Wimbledon Ticket Ballot
Wimbledon’s ticketing policy is built around three main groups:
- Members of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) – who receive a guaranteed allocation each year.
- Subscribers to the official Wimbledon website (myWimbledon) – who can opt in for the ballot and receive a personalised ticket offer.
- The public ballot – open to anyone who registers online during the ballot window.
Have you ever wondered how people get those coveted seats on Centre Court or Number One Court? The answer lies in the combination of membership status, subscription level, and pure luck in the ballot draw.
Key Dates and the 2023 Ballot Timeline
The 2023 ballot opened on 15 March and closed on 31 March. Applicants were required to create a myWimbledon account, verify their identity, and select the courts and days they wished to attend. After the close, the AELTC ran a randomised draw, and results were published on 15 April 2023. Subscribers received an email notification with a link to confirm or decline their ticket allocation.
How to Opt In
To participate, fans needed to:
- Register on the official Wimbledon website.
- Choose the desired courts (Centre Court, No. 1 Court, No. 2 Court, or Grounds Courts).
- Specify the dates they wanted to attend.
- Submit the ballot before the deadline.
Welcome to this next video which will talk you through how to opt in to the ballot – a useful resource for first‑time applicants.
2023 Ballot Results at a Glance
The AELTC released a detailed breakdown of ticket allocations. Below are the most relevant figures for fans and media outlets:
- Total ballot applications: 2,254,761
- Tickets allocated via ballot: 84,500
- Centre Court allocations: 5,500 (approximately 6.5% of all ballot tickets)
- No. 1 Court allocations: 6,800 (about 8% of ballot tickets)
- No. 2 Court allocations: 7,200
