Grass court tennis comes to Central Park from\u00a0June 26 to\u00a029.<\/p>\n
From Friday, June 26 through Monday, June 29, 2026, Wollman Rink becomes a full grass tennis court. Wimbledon’s own groundstaff install and maintain it, the same team that tends the courts at the All England Club in London. This is the fifth year Wimbledon has staged a summer event in New York, and the first time it has built a playable grass court in Central Park.<\/p>\n
Most of the event is free and open to the public. After the Friday afternoon exhibition match, you can walk in any time through Monday with no ticket, subject to capacity at the gate.<\/p>\n
What You Can Do Without a Ticket<\/p>\n
From Friday afternoon through Monday, entry is free and walk-up. Inside the venue you’ll find free tennis clinics with coaches, British-inspired food and drink for purchase, and official Wimbledon merchandise. Traditional Wimbledon fare is part of it, including strawberries and cream, Pimm’s, and Champagne Lanson.<\/p>\n
The closing day is the one to plan around if you want the full atmosphere. On Monday, June 29, giant screens broadcast the opening day of The Championships live from London, watched from the grass court in Central Park.<\/p>\n
The Friday Exhibition Match<\/p>\n
The event opens with The Wimbledon Court Invitational, an exhibition doubles match on Friday, June 26. Andre Agassi and Genie Bouchard play James Blake and Caroline Wozniacki. Gates open at 11:00 AM, the opening ceremony begins at 1:30 PM, and the match starts at 2:00 PM.<\/p>\n
This match was the one ticketed portion of the event, and tickets were allotted through a free public ballot that closed on June 10. The ballot also covered the on-court playing sessions, where selected fans played on the grass court themselves. Both of those ballots are now closed. Everything after the Friday match is open to the public without a ticket.<\/p>\n
Getting In<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0Wollman Rink, 830 5th Avenue, on the southeast side of Central Park<\/p>\n
Entrance:\u00a0the east side of Wollman Rink, off 5th Avenue<\/p>\n
Park entry points:\u00a0W 59th St and Center Dr, or E 59th St and 5th Ave, then continue to the rink<\/p>\n
Parking:\u00a0none onsite. Public transit and rideshare are encouraged. Rideshare drop-off is at either park entry point above.<\/p>\n
What to Know Before You Go<\/p>\n
Admission:\u00a0free and walk-up after the Friday match, subject to capacity<\/p>\n
Weather:\u00a0rain or shine. Severe weather may delay or change programming<\/p>\n
Dress:\u00a0no formal dress code. Wimbledon Whites or tennis-inspired outfits are welcome<\/p>\n
Food and drink:\u00a0British-inspired food, concessions, and bar onsite. Outside food and drink are not permitted. Alcohol requires 21+ and valid ID<\/p>\n
Bags:\u00a0small bags and backpacks are allowed. Anything larger than 6 by 9 inches must be clear. All bags are screened<\/p>\n
Accessibility:\u00a0ADA-accessible courtside seating and accessible restrooms are available. Guest Services is in the Clubhouse<\/p>\n
Bring:\u00a0water bottle (refill stations onsite), sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, a card or cash<\/p>\n