Overview
- The AELTC published the official 2026 food and drink price list on Monday, showing strawberries and cream at £2.85, up from £2.70 in 2025.
- Beverages saw larger rises with a Pimm’s priced at £13.45, several beers close to £9 a pint and bottles of Lanson champagne listed around £98–£110.
- The AELTC attributed the higher prices to nationwide food and drink inflation as the primary factor behind the changes.
- The tournament keeps measures to limit costs for fans, including permission to bring permitted food and a £5 reusable Evian bottle that entitles holders to free refills at water stations.
- Strawberries and cream have risen after a long period of price stability, highlighting how everyday Wimbledon traditions face modest hikes while premium drinks drive the biggest headline increases.