21 April 2009

Singing stars Katherine Jenkins, Faryl Smith and Blake will join Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters as part of the All England Club’s A Centre Court Celebration event on Sunday 17 May 2009 to test the new Centre Court roof.

A capacity crowd of 15,000 is expected for the event, which will feature (in order) a mixed doubles, men’s singles and ladies’ singles. 

Tickets priced at £35.00 sold out within five minutes of going on sale, but the BBC have confirmed that the event will be covered (UK) on BBC 2 from 3.30-5.00pm (see BBC press release for details).

Event Timings

• 12:00 noon - gates open.
• 2:30pm - programme scheduled to start – roof to close (depending on weather).
• 6:00pm - event scheduled to finish.

Security/Transport/Catering

• Only one small hand bag (15”x 12” x 6”) per person will be allowed into the grounds, subject to search, to speed up entry.  No picnic hampers or hard sided cases allowed.
• Limited left luggage facilities outside the grounds only. 
• Use public transport where possible. No public Park and Ride service.
• Limited public car parking and catering available.