Fulfilling its commitment to allow all to enjoy the Games, the Beijing Organizing Committee for
the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) revealed details today of its affordable
ticketing program. Fifty-eight percent of all tickets for sale will
be priced at or below RMB 100 (US$12.7). Among these will be a
significant percentage of tickets reserved for Chinese
students.
In negotiating the pricing, BOCOG evaluated the ticketing
policies of previous Olympic Games and other major international
events, consulted with experts in the field and undertook extensive
market research. Throughout the process, the Organizing Committee
was guided by its commitment to ensure the greatest number of
people would be able to experience the Olympic values and
spirit.
According to the ticketing policy, the prices for sports
sessions will range between RMB 30 and RMB 1,000. For preliminary
sessions, the tickets will be priced between RMB 30 and RMB 300,
while for event finals, this will increase to between RMB 60 and
RMB 1,000. The lowest priced ticket for the Opening Ceremony will
be RMB 200, while the highest priced ticket will be RMB 5,000, as
compared to RMB 150 to RMB 3,000 for the Closing Ceremony.
In line with BOCOG's Olympic Education Program, BOCOG has
earmarked a number of tickets to encourage attendance among China's
youth. About 14 percent?of tickets available will be reserved
for Chinese students.
Tickets will go on sale in China in the first half of 2007. More
details of the ticketing program will be released at that time.
The IOC, having encouraged BOCOG to find a pricing program in
line with the local market, approved the plans, commenting, "The
IOC is very pleased that BOCOG has found an affordable ticketing
program which will maximize the opportunity for the Chinese public
to enjoy the Games, whilst balancing with interest from the
international community."
FAQ About Beijing Olympic Tickets
(BOCOG November 29, 2006)