Why does Wimbledon have a curfew – and what time is it?

29 Jun 2026 • 7:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Why does Wimbledon have a curfew – and what time is it?

  • Wimbledon is the only grand slam tennis tournament where there are restrictions against late-night finishes due to the tournament’s strict 11pm curfew.
  • The curfew was implemented in 2009 following the opening of the Centre Court roof, primarily due to planning conditions set by Merton Council.
  • The rule dictates that matches are not permitted to continue beyond 11pm local time.
  • Numerous high-profile matches, including those featuring Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, have been suspended due to the curfew.
  • In 2012, the curfew was pushed back slightly for Andy Murray's match against Marcos Baghdatis that concluded at 11.02pm. Murray was just one game from victory at 11pm.

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