Wimbledon has been named the most in-demand sporting ticket in England.
Last year, tennis fans watched Carlos Alcaraz pip Novak Djokovic in the final, while Markéta Vondroušová also overcame Ona Jabeur to win the Grand Slam. However, those who wish to see some action at SW19 this year will have to move quickly, if they still can, as tickets for the festival of tennis are not easy to by.
So much so that it has been labelled the most in-demand ticket in British sport. Not only is it popular, it has managed to pip some huge events to the title.
READ MORE: Plymouth star dresses up as Cal The Dragon for Xmas party at Ally Pally darts
READ MORE: Taylor Swift spotted screaming 'f***' as Travis Kelce drops catch in NFL endzone
Join the Daily Star's WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots more
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!
Through the app, we'll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.
To join our community, all you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in!
No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN
According to research from viagogo, Wimbledon tickets have been the most in-demand for both UK and overseas audiences. This victory was based on total ticket sales on viagogo's global marketplace during 2023.
Tennis lovers from 56 different countries purchased tickets to attend the summer championships last summer. Zooming into a close second place is the F1 British Grand Prix, which went from being the fourth most popular to the second.
What is your reaction to this news? Let us know in the comment section below
The Day of Reckoning is coming to DAZN. The live event from Saudi Arabia will see Anthony Joshua take on Otto Wallin while you can also see clashes between Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker, Daniel Dubois vs. Jarrell Miller and Dmitry Bivol vs. Lyndon Arthur on an unmissable night of boxing.
Get your first month of DAZN from just £0.01 when you buy the Pay Per View event for £19.99
Despite Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominating the competition this year, fans were still doing everything they can to get their hands on a ticket, particularly at the British GP. Moreover, F1 GPs accounted for more than half of the top 10 most-purchased overseas sports events by UK fans
However, the immense growth in the popularity of American football is also evident in the charts. In third position, tickets to see the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Buffalo Bills for the NFL London Games were the third most in-demand. In addition, UK ticket buyers accounted for more purchases than those from abroad, with 58% of sold tickets being bought by UK bases fans.
Get your ultimate World Darts Championship 2024 preview here
It's the most wonderful time of the year – and we've got the perfect magazine to get you in the Ally Pally spirit!
With this year's PDC World Darts Championship set to be another thriller, Daily Star Sport have prepared your ultimate 40-page preview magazine to get you ready for all things arrows.
From interviews with Grand Slam of Darts champion Luke Humphries and former world champions Gary Anderson and Rob Cross to in depth features on the PDC's angriest moments and why they start on 501 – we've got you covered.
Order yours to buy immediately right here!
Meanwhile, cricket is the sport which sold the most seats on viagogo in 2023. It managed to sell more than rugby, NFL, boxing and F1. The ICC World Test Championship clash between Australia and India was the fourth most in-demand UK sporting experience this year.
The Cricket World Cup in India was also second in the top 10 non-UK events for UK buyers this year. finishing just behind the Rugby World Cup in France.
Most In-Demand UK Sporting Experiences in 2023
The Championships, Wimbledon (tennis)
Formula 1 British Grand Prix (motorsport)
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills – NFL London Games 2023 (American Football)
ICC World Test Championship – Australia v India (cricket)
Wales vs England – Guinness Six Nations 2023 (rugby union)
KSI vs Tommy Fury (boxing)
Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans – NFL London Games 2023 (American Football)
The Open Championship (golf)
England vs France – Guinness Six Nations 2023 (rugby union)
Atlanta Falcons vs Jacksonville Jaguars – NFL London Games 2023 (American Football)
Top 10 Non-UK Events for UK Buyers in 2023
Rugby World Cup (France)
Cricket World Cup (India)
Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Frankfurt, Germany)
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (UAE)
Formula 1 Monza Grand Prix (Italy)
Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (USA)
UFC in Abu Dhabi (UAE)
2023 Ryder Cup (Rome, Italy)
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (Monaco)
Formula 1 Zandvoort Grand Prix (Netherlands)
Top 10 UK Sports by Total Ticket Sales in 2023
Cricket
Rugby
NFL
Boxing
Formula 1
Darts
Football
Golf
Horse Racing
MLB (baseball)
Source: Read Full Article
