Wimbledon 2026: Why do we see empty seats at tournament show courts?

It is not uncommon to see empty seats on Wimbledon's show courts throughout the tournament.

The sight may come as a surprise given the huge queues and sold-out status of the event every year, but there are a few reasons why empty seats on Centre Court and Court One should be expected.

South Africa 52-31 Wales: Junior Boks secure Junior World Championship semi-final spot

Junior World Championship

South Africa (26) 52

Tries: Schoeman, Adams, Mnebelele 2, Theron, Khosa, van Wyk 2 Cons: Ahmed 6

Wales (14) 31

Tries: C James, Emanuel, Darwin-Lewis, Bowen, Edwards Cons: Leggatt-Jones 3, Lucas