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Queen's Club tickets and guide

Queen's Club is one of the most charming events in tennis: a grass-court tournament in west London held in the run-up to Wimbledon, where top players sharpen their game on the surface that defines the British summer. Its intimate setting and relaxed, knowledgeable crowd make it a favourite for fans who want world-class grass-court tennis without the scale of a Grand Slam.

Updated 2026-06-11 · 2 min read

What Queen's Club is

Held at the Queen's Club in west London, this is a grass-court event staged in the weeks before Wimbledon. It serves as a key warm-up: players use it to adjust to grass — a fast, low-bouncing surface very different from the clay and hard courts that dominate the rest of the season — ahead of the Championships. The compact site gives it a famously intimate feel.

Why fans love it

  • Grass-court tennis. One of only a handful of grass events all year, and a taste of the Wimbledon build-up.
  • Top names in preparation. Players often use it to find form on grass before the Championships.
  • An intimate venue. A smaller site than a Slam means you're closer to the action.
  • A classic London summer day out. Relaxed, traditional and easy to reach in the city.

How it fits the grass-court season

The grass season is short — a brief window in early summer between the clay of the French Open and Wimbledon. Queen's is one of the marquee warm-up tournaments in that window, giving players competitive matches on grass before the sport's biggest event. For spectators, it's a chance to see top players up close on the surface that produces some of tennis's fastest, most attacking play.

How to get Queen's Club tickets

  1. 1

    Start on the official tournament site

    Confirm the dates and the official ticketing channel for the current edition before looking elsewhere.

  2. 2

    Pick your day

    Tickets are typically sold per day. Early-week days can be a good way to see plenty of tennis, while finals weekend is the hottest ticket.

  3. 3

    Be ready for the on-sale

    Because the venue is small and demand is high, popular days can sell quickly. Note when tickets are released.

  4. 4

    Look into any membership or ballot options

    Some grass-court events allocate tickets through members or a ballot; check whether that applies and how to enter.

Frequently asked questions

When is Queen's Club held?
It takes place during the short grass-court season in early summer, in the weeks leading up to Wimbledon. Exact dates change each year, so confirm them on the official tournament site before making plans.
Why is Queen's considered a Wimbledon warm-up?
Because it is played on grass shortly before Wimbledon, players use it to adapt to the surface and find competitive form. Grass behaves very differently from clay and hard courts, so these warm-up events are valuable preparation.
Is Queen's Club smaller than a Grand Slam?
Yes. The venue is far more compact than a Slam site, which is a big part of its appeal — spectators are closer to the players and the atmosphere feels intimate. It also means popular days can sell out quickly.
How are tickets usually sold?
Tickets are generally sold per day through the official channel, and some grass-court events also use memberships or ballots for certain allocations. Check the official site for how the current edition is being sold.