Wimbledon has released a list of 46 banned items for the 2026 Championships, including selfie sticks, camping chairs, and drones. The All England Club enforces these rules to ensure safety and maintain the event's atmosphere, with hundreds of thousands of fans expected to attend.
Bag and Container Restrictions
Bags must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 30cm (16" x 12" x 12"). Backpacks, large shopping bags, and multiple bags are prohibited; each person is strictly limited to one bag. Hard-sided containers, rigid cool boxes, and traditional picnic hampers are not allowed; only soft-sided cooler bags are permitted. Vacuum flasks or dual-skin liquid containers over 500ml are also banned.
Alcohol Rules
While attendees may bring alcohol, it is heavily restricted. Banned items include spirits and fortified wines. The personal limit is strictly one bottle of wine or champagne (750ml) or two cans of beer or premixed aperitifs (up to 500ml each) per person. Additionally, corked bottles such as champagne must be opened before entering court seating areas.
Media and Tech Equipment
Selfie sticks, monopods, tripods, gimbals, and similar attachments are banned. Professional cameras with lenses extending beyond 300mm require prior authorization. Drones and any remote-controlled aerial devices are strictly prohibited.
Comfort and Seating
Foldable picnic chairs, camping chairs, tents, gazebos, and parasols cannot be brought into the grounds, though limited exceptions apply for the overnight queue before entering the actual grounds. Oversized or golf umbrellas are also prohibited.
Signs, Noise, and Marketing
Signs over 60cm x 60cm (2' x 2') and flagpoles or banner poles are banned. Any clothing or objects with overt commercial identification or political statements intended for promotional campaigns are prohibited. Items that make unreasonable noise, such as rattles, klaxons, or air horns, are banned to avoid disrupting play.
General Safety
Weapons, sharp objects (including large corkscrews or knives), personal protection sprays, fireworks, flares, laser pointers, and spray paint are not allowed. Wheeled footwear, skateboards, scooters, and bicycles are prohibited except for authorized mobility aids. Animals, except certified assistance dogs, are also banned.
According to Wimbledon officials, the list is designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. The full list of 46 banned items is available on the official Wimbledon website.
