Tickets
Tennis ticket prices explained
Tennis ticket prices vary enormously — far more than most sports — and two seats at the same tournament can differ by a huge margin. Rather than quote numbers that change every season and differ by event, this guide explains the factors that actually move the price. Understand these, and you can read any price list, spot genuine value, and decide where your money is best spent.
Why tennis prices vary so much
There is no standard price for a tennis ticket. The same tournament can sell an early-round ground pass at a modest price and a show-court final for many times more — and a different tournament will price the equivalent seat completely differently again. Prices also move year to year with demand, the players in form, and how the organiser structures its sales. Because of this, any specific figure goes stale quickly. What stays constant is the set of factors that determine where a given ticket sits on the scale.
The main factors that drive the price
Almost every tennis ticket price comes down to a handful of variables. Each one pushes the price up or down, and they stack on top of each other.
| Factor | Lower price | Higher price |
|---|---|---|
| Court | Outside and ground courts | Main show court |
| Round | Early rounds (week one) | Quarter-finals, semis, final |
| Session | Day session, daytime | Night session, prime evening matches |
| Day of week | Weekday | Weekend and finals weekend |
| Seat location | Upper tiers, restricted view | Lower tier, courtside, centre |
| Demand | Lower-profile matchups | Star players and marquee occasions |
These factors combine: a weekend night-session final on the main court sits at the very top; a weekday early-round ground pass at the bottom.
Court and round do most of the work
If you remember only two drivers, make them the court and the round. A ground pass giving access to outside courts in the first week is typically the most affordable way into a major tournament, and in the early rounds you can often see top players up close on smaller courts for a fraction of show-court prices. As the tournament progresses toward the final, and as seats move onto the main show court, prices climb steeply. The closer you get to the trophy and the centre of the action, the more you pay.
Sessions, day of week and timing
Many events split a day into separate day and night sessions, each needing its own ticket — and the night session, with its marquee matches and atmosphere, usually costs more. The day of the week matters too: weekdays are generally cheaper than weekends, and the closing weekend commands the highest prices of all. If your budget is the priority, a weekday session early in the tournament is almost always the most economical choice.
Face value, fees and the resale premium
Three different prices can attach to the same seat. The face value is what the organiser sets. On top of that, some platforms add booking or service fees, so the total at checkout can exceed the headline price — always check the final amount before you pay. And on the resale market, prices can sit well above face value, especially through unofficial sellers. Official resale platforms typically cap prices at or near face value, which is one more reason to use them rather than the open market.