Why Tennis Players Wear All White at Wimbledon: The Championships’ Historic Dress Code Explained

It’s not a coincidence that all the players competing in The Championships, Wimbledon wear all white tennis kits for each of their matches. The color white, worn by players at the annual grand slam tennis tournament, is a tradition that dates to the early days of the sport, from the late Victorian Era in the 1870s to today. Ahead of the 2025 Wimbledon starting on June 30, WWD breaks down all the details about Wimbledon’s all-white dress code. What is the all-white dress code? According to the official Wimbledon website, the dress code states that all players have to wear “suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white,” which applies the moment players walk onto the court. It is strictly white, not including “off-white or cream.” The only acceptable form of color is a single trim no wider than one centimeter on any item of clothing worn. Small sponsor logos on attire may contain color. Billie Jean Moffitt, later Billie Jean King, playing at Wimbledon in 1965. Getty Images The all-white rule applies to undergarments, caps, headbands, wristbands, socks and shoes, the latter of which must be specialized for the grass courts. Equipment and medical supports should also be white, but may have color

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