Tickets
How to buy tennis tickets
Buying tennis tickets can be confusing: every tournament sells differently, the best seats vanish in minutes, and the resale market is full of traps. This is your starting point — a clear map of how tickets are released, where to buy safely, when sales open, and what makes one seat cost far more than another.
Start here
There is no single way to buy a tennis ticket. The four Grand Slams each run their own system, the big tour events sell through different platforms, and a handful of tournaments — Wimbledon above all — use a public ballot months in advance. Before you spend anything, it helps to understand which route applies to the event you want to see. The guides below walk through each one.
The essentials
Four short guides that cover the whole buying journey.
How to buy tennis tickets
The full step-by-step: official sites, ballots, resale and hospitality, and how to choose between them.
Read the guideWhen tickets go on sale
The yearly rhythm — ballots, member windows and general sale — and how to be ready before it opens.
Read the guideResale and transfers
How official resale works, why unofficial resale is risky, and how to transfer a ticket safely.
Read the guideTicket prices explained
What actually drives the price: court, round, session, day of week and demand — qualitatively.
Read the guideHow the buying routes compare
Most tennis tickets reach the public through one of four channels. Knowing which applies to your event tells you when to act and how much competition to expect.
| Route | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Official general sale | Tickets released directly by the tournament on set dates, first come first served. | Most tour events and many Grand Slam sessions. |
| Ballot / lottery | You register in advance; a random draw decides who can buy. | Wimbledon, and high-demand finals at some events. |
| Official resale | Verified fans resell unwanted tickets through an approved platform. | Sold-out events where you missed the original sale. |
| Hospitality & packages | Premium seats bundled with food, drink and access, sold by official agents. | Guaranteed entry, comfort, and big matches. |
Availability and exact mechanics vary by tournament and year — always confirm on the official site.