American Express Returns to Wimbledon with New Ways to Help Fans Feel ‘Tennis Ready’ for The Championships

Amex Tennis Ambassador and British Number 1, Katie Boulter collaborates on a Zine to help fans feel ready for Wimbledon.

• American Express launches ‘READY’ a limited-edition Zine to help tennis fans feel ready for The Championships.
• Two-time Wimbledon Champion, Andy Murray is joined by British Number One, Katie Boulter as Amex Tennis Ambassadors.
• The Amex Pavilion opens to offer a brand-new space on the iconic Wimbledon Hill for fans to explore their love of tennis and feel ready for the on-court action.

American Express, Official Payment Partner of The Championships, has announced its plans to welcome tennis fans back to SW19 this July, with a host of new ways to help them feel ready for Wimbledon.

To celebrate the partnership, Amex Tennis Ambassadors Andy Murray and Katie Boulter have collaborated with Amex to inspire a limited-edition zine to help fans get the most out of The Championships this year. Entitled READY, the Zine – which leans into the resurgence in popularity of print media amongst Gen Z and Millennials in the UK – is filled with hints, tips, stories and insider information on Wimbledon from the British pros. Complimentary copies will be available at Amex spaces across the grounds (while stocks last) and a digital edition will be available online at americanexpress.com/zine to help readers feel ready for the action whether they’re at home, on Centre Court or soaking up the atmosphere elsewhere.

Also new for this year, the Amex Pavilionⁱ will be unveiled as the newest place to soak up the atmosphere on the iconic Hill. The space will include an exclusive spot for Card Members and guests to take in the views across Wimbledon and the London skyline. Fans will be able to get ready for the action by testing their reactions in speed games, put their tennis knowledge to the test to win exclusive prizes and stay ready and hydrated at the American Express Power Serve Bar. 

That’s not all, back for 2024 are the ever-popular Amex Radiosⁱⁱ providing match commentary, and the American Express Fan Experience, located in the Southern Village which returns bigger and better this year. New experiences include TopSpin Gaming Area allowing fans to test their tennis skills and massage chairs to ensure fans are relaxed before the next nail-biting match on court. Also returning is the American Express® Card Member Loungeⁱⁱⁱ in an idyllic setting with a private outdoor terrace and a number of offers for Amex Card Members using their Cards on and off-site – see below.

To further support the partnership, American Express will be launching a new above-the-line and social media campaign, encapsulating how Amex “serves” its Powerful Backing to Card Membersand fans at Wimbledon. This will include an out-of-home takeover at Wimbledon and Southfield stations, and on public transport along fans’ route to SW19. In addition, Amex is sponsoring three OOH screens in Hammersmith, Spitalfields and Piccadilly, where Wimbledon will be televised with seating to enjoy the matches”.

Sir Andy Murray OBE, added: “I’m thrilled to be working with American Express for another year, helping fans get ready for The Championships and working on the Amex READY Zine for tennis fans has been great. There are heaps of opportunities to get involved in the action – whether you’re on-site playing Wimbledon Champs in the Amex Fan Experience, relaxing on a massage chair, getting tips from the Zine or having a juice in the Power Serve bar in the Amex Pavilion.”

Katie Boulter, said: “I loved having ripped out pages from fashion magazines on my wall when I was a kid, so collaborating on the Amex READY Zine has been super fun! As an athlete, I know first-hand the importance of feeling ready ahead of a big tournament. That’s why I’m so excited to be working with American Express for The Championships this year, helping tennis fans feel prepared for my favorite two weeks on the calendar.”

Aaron Burke, Vice President, Global Brand Partnerships & Experiences at American Express said: “It’s a pleasure to be back at The Championships this year and to continue our partnership with the All England Lawn Tennis Club. We know that feeling ready, both before and during events, helps fans get the most out of experiences, and that’s exactly how we’re backing tennis fans this year. We’re offering an array of exciting moments to ensure fans feel prepared, and action-ready for all the exhilarating moments that lie ahead during the summer’s premier tournament.”

Helping fans feel ready for Wimbledon with Amex in 2024, highlights include:

 GET READY FOR WIMBLEDON, WITH THE AMEX ZINE

Inside the Amex Zine, READY, which has been put together in collaboration with former I-D editor Ryan White, tennis fans will enjoy exclusive content including:

• An overview of the tennis scoring system  
• Katie’s pre-match self-care rituals 
• Demystifying tennis lingo from the ‘hotdog’ to the ‘skyhook’
• Andy and Katie’s favourite small shops in and around Wimbledon 
• A round up of the American Express experiences including the all-new Amex Pavilion

BE ‘ENERGISED AND READY’ AT THE AMEX PAVILION

Brand new for this year and located on the iconic Hill, the Amex Pavilion is a new space offering all fans the opportunity to test their skills in an array of interactive games and enjoy a drinks bar on the lower level. Amex Card Members will have exclusive access to the second floor viewing platform offering unparalleled views.

The experiences include^iv: 

• Test Your Speed – a reactive speed game where fans can compete to join the leaderboard of top reactions
• Test Your Knowledge – This game will offer fans the chance to test their tennis knowledge on the Amex More Machine with exclusive gifts available to the true tennis quiz-buffs 
• Power Serve Bar^V – Fans will be able to enjoy the bar serving juices, Kombuchas and Card Members will be given the opportunity to power up their day with Unrooted shots, which are normally only available to players
• Exclusive Card Member Viewing Platform – Amex Card Members will have access to the viewing platform on the upper level which boasts views of the London skyline and the best views of the large screen on the Hill. There’s also a photobooth with a backdrop of the iconic All England Lawn Tennis Club & Croquet Club to help fans capture an iconic photo.

The Amex Pavilion is open to all fans at Wimbledon, 10am-9pm or 30 minutes after the last ball if the tennis finishes early.

‘GET ACTION READY’ AT THE AMERICAN EXPRESS FAN EXPERIENCE

 The American Express Fan Experience returns bigger and better for 2024, to help all visitors get more from their time at Wimbledon, it will include^vi:

• Relax and Recharge – Recharge from the action and make the most of their Wimbledon experience with massage chairs, ensuring they stay ready for the next serve on court.
• TopSpin Gaming Area – Fans can put their skills to the test with a brand-new game in the Fan Experience, The Wimbledon eChamps. Available for up to four players, against either the computer or a friend, fans will be tested to see if they can keep their cool on Centre Court and play like one of the pros.
• Find Andy & Centre Court Challenge – Following the popularity of this game in previous years, 2024 sees the return of the “Find Andy” game which challenges fans’ attention-to-detail as they try to find Andy Murray in a giant artwork of the Grounds. Fans can also test their accuracy under pressure with “Centre Court Challenge”, where up to four competing fans are challenged to roll tennis balls as accurately as possible to hit an on-screen target. The more accurate the roll, the more points they can score.
• Postcard Station – Enhanced from last year, this experience will offer fans the chance to send personalised postcards to loved ones anywhere in the world, courtesy of American Express. 

The American Express Fan Experience is open to all fans at Wimbledon, 10am-9pm in Week 1 and 10am-7pm in Week 2 of The Championships.

FEEL ‘RELAXED AND READY’ AT THE AMERICAN EXPRESS® CARD MEMBER LOUNGE

The American Express Card Member Lounge will be back to offer all American Express Card Members an idyllic place to relax and step away from the crowds during the day at The Championships. A variety of drinks, along with a range of delicious sweet and savoury snacks will be available for purchase.

The Sipsmith Partnership continues offering Card Members and their guests a specially designed Sipsmith menu, with three bespoke cocktails, all of which can be substituted with Sipsmith FreeGlider Non-Alcoholic Spirit. Cocktails available will be a sharer cocktail and a choice of two bespoke cocktails. American Express Card Members will also receive 10% off their Sipsmith cocktails in the Card Member Lounge when they pay using their Amex Card.^vii

To enter, Amex Card Members can head to the Lounge located between Courts 3 and 12. Access is provided on a first come, first served basis, subject to capacity. Card Members may obtain access by showing any valid American Express® Card, and enter with up to two guests. The lounge is open 10:30am - 7pm with last entry at 6:30pm.

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPLIMENTARY RADIOS

Once again, American Express is offering its much sought-after complimentary radios for Card Members, to bring them closer to all the on-court action. Fans can tune-in to live commentary across the three official Wimbledon channels throughout The Championships. The radios will be available from the American Express mobile kiosks across the Grounds, as well as in the Card Member Lounge, Fan Experience and in the Queue. As in previous years, Card Members will have the option to hand their radios back at several exit gates at the end of their day, to be returned and recycled.

OTHER ON-SITE BENEFITS FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS® CARD MEMBERS

Amex® Card Members will also have the opportunity to receive a one-time statement credit of £20 when they cumulatively spend £140 or more onsite on their eligible American Express® Card over the course of The Championships^viii, and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount at The Official Wimbledon Online Shop from the week before until to the week after The Championships (from Monday 24 June to Sunday 21 July).^ix

Card Members can enroll in the spend offer via the Amex App ahead of their visit or at any of the onsite kiosks, the Fan Experience, Card Member Lounge, and in the Queue, with the help of an American Express Brand Ambassador.

BEYOND THE GROUNDS

The Queue, SW19

With the return of the Queue in 2024, fans waiting to enter the Grounds will have the opportunity to have their photo taken at the popular “Chair of Champions” – a Wimbledon inspired photo moment. New for 2024, fans can also visit the Amex kiosk within the Queue Village and enter a free prize draw for their chance to win Centre Court tickets.

The Hill in New York

Following the success last year, tennis fans in New York will be able to attend screenings of The Championships at The Hill in New York at BrooklynBridge Park from 12 to 14 July, with a live music performance on 12 July. During Finals weekend, American Express will offer fans special prizes from the More Machine, alongside reserved Card Member seating and other giveaways.

Amex Tennis Town, South Africa

Tennis South Africa and American Express will be hosting the Amex Tennis Town during The Championships, Wimbledon 2024. Held from 5 to 7 July and 12 to 14 July at the Montecasino in Johannesburg, the Amex Tennis Town aims to create a comprehensive fan zone that reimagines the traditional viewing experience by combining live Wimbledon screenings with a range of engaging activities and a food village which will provide a wide range of traditional favourites, like strawberries and cream.

LAST MINUTE TICKETS

American Express will also continue with their hugely popular ‘Last Minute Ticket’ offering this year, providing Card Members an exclusive opportunity to get hold of coveted Centre Court tickets for themselves and a friend or family member. Limited tickets will be available on a first-come-first-served basis for every day of the event, including Finals weekend. Fans should keep a look out on American Express’ social channels for more information. 

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 HOSPITALITY PRESALE

American Express Card Members can also receive early access to exclusive hospitality tickets for The Championships 2025 by using their American Express Card to book an official hospitality experience. This includes reserved seats at Centre Court or No. 1 Court, and award-winning hospitality from Wimbledon’s Official Hospitality partner, Keith Prowse. Packages are available for each day of The Championships 2025. Limited availability. Presale tickets available: Monday 15 July 2024 at 10am BST - Monday 19 August 2024 at 10am BST. You can purchase at www.keithprowse.co.uk/americanexpress with your American Express Card, the Official Payment Partner of The Championships.

Notes to editors:

See below for important information and terms.

ⁱ Access provided on a first come, first served basis. American Express® Card Members may obtain access with up to two (2) accompanied guests, by showing their valid American Express Card (excluding American Express Prepaid Cards), subject to capacity limitations

ⁱⁱ American Express® Card Members can receive one (1) American Express Radio when they tap or swipe a valid American Express Card at an American Express kiosk on-site. Limit one per Card per Day. Available while supplies last.

ⁱⁱⁱ Access provided on a first come, first served basis. American Express® Card Members may obtain access with up to two (2) accompanied guests, by showing their valid American Express Card (excluding American Express Prepaid Cards), subject to capacity limitations.

^iv Terms apply. Where appropriate participants will be asked to agree to a disclaimer before participating in activity. Participation provided on a first come, first serve basis.

^v American Express® Card Members may obtain 1 complimentary Unrooted juice per Card Member, subject to availability.

^vi Terms apply. Where appropriate participants will be asked to agree to a disclaimer before participating in activity. Participation provided on a first come, first serve basis.

^vii Card Members can receive 10% off on food and beverage purchases when they use an American Express® Card (excluding American Express Prepaid Cards) to pay for their purchase in the American Express® Card Member Lounge at The Championships, Wimbledon. Offer end date 14 July 2024. Discount will not be applied to taxes or any other fees. Discount not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other offer. Discount is at point of purchase only. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Discount not redeemable for cash. 

^viii This Offer is valid for American Express® Card Members who enrol their eligible American Express Card, including but not limited to enrolment via the Wimbledon 2024 App or by visiting an American Express service point location on-site, and then spend a total of £140 or more (“Spend Threshold”) at participating on-site merchants at Wimbledon between 1 July - 14 July 2024. Card Members must first enrol their eligible Card in the Offer and then use that same Card to make qualifying purchases.

^ix Receive 20% off all full-priced items (excluding gift cards, taxes and shipping & handling) when you use any American Express branded card to pay for your purchase at Wimbledon Shop at https://shop.Wimbledon.com/stores/Wimbledon/en. Discount not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Fulfilment of this offer is the sole responsibility of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Card Members will receive 20% off from 24 June to 21 July 2024.

About American Express® Experiences

Through Amex® Experiences, Card Members have access to presale tickets, as well as the best seats and exclusive offers at some of the UK’s most sought-after entertainment events via
partnerships with a range of institutions, including AELTC, AEG, Somerset House, The British Film Institute and the National Theatre. Amex Experiences is just one example of the powerful backing that American Express provides its customers.

About Wimbledon

The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest of the four tennis Grand Slams and the only one played on grass. Managed by The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and staged on the AELTC Grounds, Wimbledon has evolved from its origins as a private members’ croquet club in 1868, to one of the world’s biggest annual sporting events and one of the most well-respected brands in sport.

Visit www.wimbledon.com and follow us @wimbledon on all major social media platforms.