Wimbledon 2026 Dates: Start, Finish, Middle Sunday & Order Of Play

Wimbledon 2026 runs from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July, with Middle Sunday falling on 5 July – learn more about the full dates and schedule for this summer’s Championships at William Hill News.

The order of play is released as a daily session-by-session schedule, with show courts and outer courts starting at different times and the full programme building toward the finals weekend.

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When does Wimbledon start in 2026?

Wimbledon starts on Monday 29 June 2026. The Championships are scheduled over 14 days, dominating the tennis betting lines from the All England Club. The opening two days are reserved for gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles matches before the doubles events begin later in the first week.

That first-day structure matters if you are planning a visit or following the draw closely, because the tournament does not launch every event at once. Singles lead the way, then the doubles and mixed doubles slot in as the week moves on.

When does Wimbledon finish?

Wimbledon finishes on Sunday 12 July 2026. The men’s singles final is scheduled for that day, alongside the women’s doubles final, which gives the closing Sunday the classic Wimbledon feel of taking the tournament all the way to the edge of the weekend.

The final weekend is the point where the schedule tightens around the biggest matches on Centre Court, and where bets on the men’s singles outrights and women’s singles outrights may come to fruition. So, the last two days are the ones most fans circle first.

How much does a Wimbledon ticket cost?

The official 2026 admission price varies by day, court, and how you buy, while hospitality and debenture access are separate from standard ticketing. On Day 1, the best Centre Court rows cost £115 while the Grounds Passes are £33. By Day 14, the top seats cost £350 while the passes come down to £21.

Anyone planning to go should check the official Wimbledon ticketing information before buying, because Wimbledon pricing is tied to session type and availability rather than one flat entry fee.

Does Wimbledon play on Middle Sunday?

In 2026, Wimbledon has five events scheduled for play on the traditional Middle Sunday. The 5 July events are set to be:

• Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Fourth Round
• Gentlemen’s Doubles Third Round
• Ladies’ Doubles Second Round
• Mixed Doubles Second Round
• Boys’ and Girls’ Singles First Round (18&U)

Traditionally, Middle Sunday was considered a rest day, setting Wimbledon apart from the other Grand Slam events. However, in 2021, it was reported that this tradition would be removed from the 2022 tournament onwards.

What happens if it rains at Wimbledon?

If it rains at Wimbledon, matches can be delayed, moved, or rescheduled depending on the court and conditions. The Championships note that play may be delayed by weather or other circumstances beyond the organisers’ control, which is why the order of play is only provisional until the day arrives.

The show courts are better protected than the outside courts, so rain can create a staggered effect where some matches continue while others wait. That’s part of the Wimbledon rhythm: one cloudburst, and the whole day starts playing tactical chess with the schedule.

Full 2026 Wimbledon schedule and order of play

The daily order of play is generally released the evening before each session. Gates open at 10:30am across the fortnight, outer courts usually start at 11:00am, and the show courts open later, with Centre Court and Court 1 typically beginning at 1:30pm on most days and 2:00pm on the final weekend.

The headline pattern is simple enough: singles start first, doubles build in during week one, and the biggest finals take over the final weekend. That makes Wimbledon’s order of play easy to follow even when the daily weather is doing its usual British thing.

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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*