Wimbledon 2023 Timetable and Schedule: What to Expect on Every Court
The 2023 edition of Wimbledon returns to the historic All England Club with a packed timetable that runs from June 26 to July 9. Whether you have a ground ticket for a single day or you’re planning to follow the tournament from home, knowing the daily match windows helps you catch the action of the world’s premier grass‑court event.
How the Schedule Is Structured
Wimbledon’s schedule is built around three main phases:
- First‑Round & Second‑Round (Days 1–5) – 128 men’s and 128 women’s players compete across 17 courts.
- Middle Rounds (Days 6–10) – The draw narrows to 32, then 16, and finally 8 players per gender.
- Finals Weekend (Days 11–13) – Centre Court hosts the women’s final, men’s final, and the iconic gentlemen’s doubles final.
All matches are played on grass, and the tournament adheres to a strict day‑time and evening split. Evening sessions on Centre Court typically start at 7:30 pm (UK time), while daytime sessions begin at 11:00 am.
Day‑by‑Day Breakdown for Ground‑Ticket Holders
Ground tickets grant you access to all courts except Centre Court. Here’s a concise guide for each day, assuming a single‑day ticket purchase:
- Day 1 – Monday, 26 June
- First‑round matches on all outer courts.
- Typical start times: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.
- Key attractions: Women’s qualifiers and men’s lower‑seeded players.
- Day 2 – Tuesday, 27 June
- Continuation of first‑round action.
- Evening sessions on Show Courts (Court 1 and Court 2) start at 7:30 pm.
- Watch rising stars who could become tomorrow’s champions.
- Day 3 – Wednesday, 28 June
- Last batch of first‑round matches.
- Men’s top‑seeded players typically appear on Court 3 or Court 4.
- Evening session highlights: Women’s top‑seeded matches.
- Day 4 – Thursday, 29 June
- Second‑round (Round 2) begins.
- Match windows: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (day) and 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm (evening).
- Fans with a ground ticket can see up to four matches per day on adjacent courts.
