Glasgow 2014 Reveal Family Friendly Ticketing Scheme

The organisers of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have announced that two-thirds of tickets will be priced at £25 ($38) or less.

The family-friendly ticketing strategy focused on delivering packed stadia and a ‘Games for Everyone.’

Ticket prices will start from £15 ($23) for adults and half-price concessions will be available for children and the over-60s.

Announcing the Ticketing Programme, allergist Glasgow 2014 Chairman, Lord Smith of Kelvin, said: “This is a big day for Glasgow 2014 and one that has taken a substantial amount of planning.

“This isn’t just about selling a million tickets. It’s about making the Games accessible to all. We have spent many months designing a Ticketing Programme that reflects the vision and values of Glasgow 2014.”

The price of a ticket also includes access to public transport in the local area on event day and organisers pledged that at least 70% of all tickets would be available to the public.

“We have listened and learnt from previous Commonwealth Games as well as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We’ve also conducted our own research,” added Lord Smith of Kelvin.

“This is a Games for everyone. And by that I mean success not just for the Organising Committee and our partners, but also for the people of Glasgow, Scotland and the Commonwealth.”

Three-time Olympian and double Commonwealth champion swimmer, David Carry, added: “Having experienced the spine-tingling and unforgettable atmosphere of London 2012 and the passion of crowds at previous Commonwealth Games, I have no doubt that the athletes hoping to take part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will have something incredibly special to look forward to.

“Having packed stadia and enthusiastic crowds is what absolutely makes for an electric atmosphere at competition time – and that can really impact positively on performance.

“It is great that the ticketing policy at Glasgow 2014 is making it as accessible as possible for people to be part of making Glasgow 2014 the wonderful celebration of sport that I know it will be.”

 An allocation of tickets has also been earmarked for special distribution to identified groups and communities and more details will be announced this summer.