Welcome to Wimbledon 2026!
Bringing the spirit of the tournament to the heart of Belgravia
The Christy Pop-Up Store will be open at Chelsea Barracks, Garrison Square, this Wimbledon season, bringing the spirit of the tournament to the heart of Belgravia.
Enjoy free live screenings, local food and drinks, and a mini tennis court hosting daily activities with Babolat trainers.
Take part in the “Find the Ball” challenge too. Simply spot a Christy-branded tennis ball, around Garrison Square, Chelsea Barracks, and bring it into the Pop-Up Store, to claim a prize.
Screening Schedule
Daily 11am until the last point
29th June - 12th July inclusive
Bar, lite bites, ice-cream and much more
Christy : Official Wimbledon Partner
Proud creators of sumptuous home textiles since 1850, Christy is a heritage British brand born in Manchester. Built on a rich tradition of premium cotton innovation, Christy’s towels, bed linen, loungewear and accessories are designed to transform everyday routines into revitalising rituals.
The story begins with founder Henry Christy, who returned from Istanbul in 1850 with a small sample of fluffy, looped towelling fabric. Inspired by its unique softness and absorbency, he developed the first industrial terry loom to recreate the fabric for British homes, laying the foundations for a company that has brought comfort and warmth to generations.
With a pioneering spirit at its heart, Christy has a long history of innovation. From supplying Queen Victoria’s household with its revolutionary terry cotton towels to introducing the first beach robes in the 1920s, the brand has continually pushed the boundaries of textile design. Today, that same forward-thinking approach continues through modern weaving technologies and thoughtfully designed collections for contemporary living.
As the official towel supplier to the Wimbledon Championships since 1987, Christy has become synonymous with one of Britain’s most iconic sporting events. Each annual Wimbledon collection celebrates the heritage, prestige and enduring appeal that unite these two historic British institutions.
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BABOLAT
A pioneer of innovation, Babolat invented tennis strings in 1875, the same year tennis rules were established. Babolat is the oldest international company specializing in tennis with great champions such as René Lacoste (FRA), Suzane Lenglen (FRA), and Björn Borg (SWE) playing with VS strings.
Babolat launched its first line of racquets in 1994 and won its first grand slam in 1998 at Roland Garros with Carlos Moya (SP), the first of many.
Family-run for five generations, Babolat is an innovative brand providing a complete range of equipment for all lovers of tennis, badminton, and padel including racquets, strings, footwear, apparel, balls and shuttles, bags, and accessories.
Babolat officially equips more than 500 professional athletes in the world including in tennis: Rafael Nadal (ESP), Carlos Alcaraz (ESP), and Juan Lebron (ESP, padel world number 1 in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). Babolat is present in 20,000 clubs in 150 countries around the world including 10 subsidiaries (USA, Japan, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Germany, Austria, Belgium, and China) Babolat is proud of its exclusive partnerships with great international brands such as Wimbledon, Club Med, and Michelin.
Debora Fisher-Smith, Chelsea Barracks
As ever, we are committed to creating a space for the community to connect and spend time in at Chelsea Barracks.