Still Chance To Get Tickets For Commonwealth Games 2014

12th October 2013

Thousands of opportunities to experience world-class live action across a wide range of sports at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games are still up for grabs. On Friday, October 11th Games organisers unveiled their latest update of available tickets across the programme in advance of the exclusive on sale period which kicks off at 10am on Monday 21 October.

Ticket sales for Glasgow 2014 have already been an overwhelming success with requests for 2.3 million tickets for up to one million available. Huge spectator support is already assured throughout the 11 days of competition at the UK’s next big sporting festival, but, as today’s guide reveals, there are still a wealth of opportunities to see great sporting encounters in Glasgow next summer.

Most opportunities exist in four sports offering the chance to witness a variety of top sporting competition including the excitement of the Rugby Sevens at Ibrox; the breathtaking speed and accuracy of Badminton, regarded as the fastest racquet sport in the world; the sheer power and strength of the Weightlifters and a world-class Hockey competition featuring top-ranked men’s and women’s teams from across the Commonwealth.

There are also a limited number of tickets remaining for specific sessions or price categories in Athletics, Boxing and Gymnastics (Rhythmic) and for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Information is being sent out today to the hundreds of thousands of people who have already applied for tickets to let them know about the exclusive on sale period which allows them to buy any remaining tickets on a first-come, first-served basis before they are put on general public sale.

The exclusive on sale period will run from 10am on Monday, 21 October to Saturday, 26- October, with the first two days – Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd – dedicated exclusively to those who received no tickets from their application.

From 10am on Wednesday 23 October applicants who received some of their requested tickets in the application period will also be able to access the Ticketing website. On Friday 25 and Saturday 26October everyone who applied for tickets will have an exclusive second chance to top-up their ticket account before all remaining tickets go on general public sale.

Glasgow 2014 is already confirmed as one of the most popular events in Scotland’s history with 17 sports on offer across 11 days of elite competition, ensuring 4500 Commonwealth athletes competing for Gold and glory in Glasgow will do so in packed stadia. Today’s news is that there’s still a chance to be part of it.

Ty Speer, Deputy Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014 said:

“We have been really delighted with the phenomenal demand for tickets since the opening of applications, but the message to everyone is there are still great tickets available to experience great sport in Glasgow next summer.

“Ahead of the exclusive on-sale period we wanted to give ticket applicants the opportunity to think, plan and get excited about the opportunities that still exist to be part of the UK’s next big sporting occasion.”

How it works: A summary of the exclusive on sale process October 21-26

1. Monday 21 October and Tuesday 22 October:

Glasgow 2014’s Official Ticketing website and Ticketing Hotline opens exclusively at 10am for previous ticketing applicants who received no tickets in the application phase. Signing-in using their unique Customer Reference number, they will have first opportunity to purchase any remaining tickets for sessions with availability. During this period, tickets will be available to buy on a first-come, first –served basis.

2. Wednesday 23 October and Thursday 24 October:

Glasgow 2014’s Official Ticketing website and Ticketing Hotline open on a first-come first-served basis from 10am for previous ticketing applicants who received no tickets in the application phase AND those who received some tickets in the application phase. Signing-in using their unique Customer Reference number both groups of customers have access to purchase any remaining tickets. During this period, tickets will be available to buy on a first-come, first served basis.

3. Friday 25 October and Saturday 26 October:

All existing Glasgow 2014 ticket applicants have an exclusive opportunity to buy any remaining available tickets prior to general public sale. Tickets will be available to buy on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets start from just £15 for adults. Half-price concessions are available for under-16s and over-60s and the price of a ticket also includes access to public transport on the day of your event.

As part of their ticket application every person will be given the opportunity to include a donation of £1, £3 or £5 to UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation. The money raised will go towards helping improve the lives of babies and children in Scotland and in Commonwealth countries across the world through the many transformative projects UNICEF delivers every day.

Further details on the general public sale of remaining Glasgow 2014 tickets will be released soon.

http://glasgow2014.com/ticketse