Centre Court vs No.1 Court: Which Wimbledon Debenture Should You Buy?

Both of Wimbledon's show courts offer debenture seats — the premium reserved seating that is also the only Wimbledon ticket the AELTC's ticket terms allow to be resold. But they suit different trips and budgets. Here is how to choose for 2027.

Centre Court: the main stage

Centre Court is where the biggest matches live: the top seeds early on, then every match from the Ladies' Semifinals onward, including both singles finals. It has a retractable roof, so your session is protected from rain. Debenture seats sit in the prime blocks of the stadium, and holders have access to the debenture holders' lounge and restaurants. Our Centre Court seating plan guide explains the levels, gangways and capacity.

Choose Centre Court debentures if you want the marquee names guaranteed — or if your trip is about the finals weekend (Ladies' Final Saturday July 10, Gentlemen's Final Sunday July 11; Centre Court play starts at 1:00 PM on both days).

No.1 Court: the value play

No.1 Court is Wimbledon's second show court — nearly 12,000 seats, its own retractable roof (added in 2019), and a schedule packed with top-16 players through the first ten days. No.1 Court debentures cost noticeably less than Centre Court for the same date, and also come with access to the debenture holders' lounge.

Choose No.1 Court debentures if you want a full day of high-level grass-court tennis at a lower entry point — especially in the first week, when both courts host the same rounds. Note that No.1 Court's programme runs through July 8 in 2027; the last three days of The Championships are Centre Court only.

The quick comparison

Same round each day; play starts at 1:00 PM on No.1 Court and 1:30 PM on Centre Court (London time). Centre Court buys certainty of stars and access to the finals; No.1 Court buys more tennis per pound with genuine top-tier matches. Many regulars do one day on each.

Compare live prices day by day in our Wimbledon 2027 price guide, or browse all 25 sessions sorted by date. Questions? Start with the Wimbledon tickets FAQ.