Overview
- A sharp surge in demand on Monday produced chaotic scenes that organisers said reached roughly 10,000 people by 8:30am and prompted an urgent notice asking people to reconsider joining the line.
- About 3,000 people camped overnight in Wimbledon Park to secure daily allocations, with the first 500 in line offered Centre Court places and the next 1,000 able to choose between the main show courts.
- Tournament rules and stewarding are being used to manage the crowds, including a strict 22:00 lights‑out, limits on tent size and pooled queue cards to prove position.
- An official Resale Kiosk continues to sell late Centre Court and show‑court upgrades at low fixed prices (reported at £15 for Centre Court and £10 for courts one and two) with proceeds to charity, giving latecomers another route in.
- The line remains vital for fans without access to the public ballot, costly five‑year debentures or hospitality packages, but this year’s growth has raised practical safety and crowd‑management questions for organisers and those who camp overnight.