People can buy tickets on a first come, first served basis at www.tickets.london2012.com or via telephone on 0844 847 2012.
Details of team fixtures are now available following the draw for the Football Tournament last week. Highlights include the Team GB Women’s team kicking off both the tournament and the Olympic Games against New Zealand in Cardiff.
In the men’s tournament, current world champions Spain are set to play Japan at Hampden Park, and Brazil will take on New Zealand at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
View the full tournament fixtures and price list (pdf).
Tickets start at £20 for adults, with special prices available for people under 16 and over 60 at many matches. ‘Pay your age’ prices are available for those under 16 and tickets for people aged 60 or over will be priced at £16.
Buying a Football ticket will not prevent members of the public being eligible to buy tickets during future sales periods.
'Great matches at great prices'
The remaining Olympic tickets for all sports will go on sale in May. The full timetable and sales process are set to be announced later this week.
The Olympic Football Tournament will take place at six iconic venues in cities across the UK - Hampden Park in Glasgow, Old Trafford in Manchester, Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, St James’ Park in Newcastle, City of Coventry Stadium and Wembley Stadium in London.
LOCOG Commercial Director Chris Townsend said, ‘This is a great opportunity for people across the UK to be part of the Games, and see great matches at great prices.’
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