What sport is played at Wimbledon?
Tennis is played at Wimbledon. The Championships, Wimbledon, held in London each summer, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only Grand Slam played on grass.
Wimbledon is organized by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in southwest London. The first tournament was held in 1877 and included only a men's singles event. Women's singles began in 1884. Today, the tournament lasts two weeks, from late June to mid-July, with singles, doubles and junior events.
Wimbledon is one of four Grand Slam tournaments, along with the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Its grass courts make the ball bounce low and fast, rewarding strong serves and volleys. The biggest matches are played on Centre Court, which has had a retractable roof since 2009.
Famous traditions
Wimbledon is known for strawberries and cream, strict dress codes and the queue, where fans wait in line for tickets. In 2025, Wimbledon replaced line judges with electronic line calling for the first time, ending a 148-year tradition.
Did You Know?
Roger Federer holds the men's record with eight Wimbledon singles titles, and Martina Navratilova holds the women's record with nine. Jannik Sinner won the men's title in both 2025 and 2026.