Wimbledon tennis expansion plans get boost after high court judgment

2026-03-19 - 13:59

All England Club wants 38 new courts and new stadium Campaign group SWP says it will ‘fight on’ Wimbledon has received a major boost to its expansion plans. The All England Club’s proposals to almost triple the size of the current site are not prohibited by restrictions on how the land earmarked for development can be used, a high court judge has ruled. The plans, approved by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in 2024, could mean the construction of 38 tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium on the site of the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, enabling the club to host qualifying matches for the tournament. Continue reading...