Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 Ticket Announcement

14th May 2013

Athletes across 17 sports and 71 nations and territories are getting ready � we want you to be ready too!

In advance of tickets going on sale on 19 August, Glasgow 2014 is releasing key information to help the people of Glasgow, Scotland and the Commonwealth prepare to apply for tickets for the Commonwealth Games. In addition to key pricing information, an outline calendar of events has been released.

Everyone can be part of the Games. Around 1 million tickets will be up for grabs and tickets for all sports start at just �15 for adults (inclusive of public transport in Glasgow too), with half-price tickets available for all sports for Under 16s and Over 60s. We aim to be the friendliest of family-friendly Games: the first Commonwealth Games to offer dedicated children�s tickets.

The first phase of ticket sales will be open from 19 August to 16 September. Applying for tickets is simple � and being able to pay by cheque as well as card, and by post as well as online, keeps it accessible. We�ll also ensure all customers receive e-mail ticket summaries before payment is taken. Like all previous Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014 will run a fair and simple application process, giving everyone the opportunity to apply for the tickets they want, over a four week period, irrespective of working hours or time-zones across the Commonwealth.

Our prices have been designed to ensure as many people as possible can experience the Games. Over two-thirds of tickets are �25 and under.

Further information and full schedule details will be released in June, with the full Ticketing Guide and Application Form published on One Year to Go - 23 July 2013. Everyone can register account for further ticketing updates now at glasgow2014.com.

We would greatly appreciate your help to ensure as many people across Glasgow, Scotland and the Commonwealth are registered and ready to apply for tickets by distributing this information as widely through your networks as you can.

Full details are available here: http://glasgow2014.com/tickets