The London
Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has
confirmed the dates of Team GB’s group stage fixtures ahead of London 2012
Olympic Football tickets going back on sale on 29 November 2011.
The men’s
team, coached by Stuart Pearce, will begin their London 2012 campaign at Old
Trafford on Thursday 26 July, followed by Wembley Stadium on Sunday 29 July and
their final group game will be at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 1 August.
The women’s
team, coached by Hope Powell, will begin the tournament on Wednesday 25 July at
the Millennium Stadium, followed by Saturday 28 July also at the Millennium
Stadium. Their final group stage match will take place on Tuesday 31 July at
Wembley Stadium.
Tickets for
the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournaments will go back on sale from 11am on
29 November 2011 on a first come, first served basis at
www.tickets.london2012.com or via telephone on 0844 847 2012. In recognition of Visa's longstanding support
of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, only Visa (debit, credit and
prepaid) can be used to purchase tickets.
The
Official Draw for the Olympic Football Tournament will take place on 24 April
2012 at Wembley Stadium.
LOCOG
Director of Sport Debbie Jevans commented, ‘The prospect of Team GB taking part
in the Games has captured the imagination of the public and we are pleased to
be able to confirm their group stage fixtures ahead of tickets going back on
sale. With teams like Spain and Brazil
Hugh
Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics said: ‘I am really looking forward to watching Team
GB men’s and women’s football teams compete in 2012, and there are no greater
football venues anywhere than our host stadiums. There are still tickets left, so I encourage
everyone to try and get one and support the team in 2012.’
Team GB
Chef de Mission Andy Hunt said, ‘We are delighted that the group fixtures for
Team GB in both men’s and women’s football will allow fans from throughout the
United Kingdom to experience the spirit and energy of the Olympic Games while
showing their support for Team GB.’
There are
more than 1.5 million Football tickets still available across all sessions,
with limited availability at matches taking place at Wembley.
Fixtures:
Men's team:
Thursday
July 26, Old Trafford
Sunday July
29, Wembley Stadium
Wednesday
Aug 1, Millennium Stadium
Women's
team:
Wednesday
July 25, Millennium Stadium
Saturday
July 28, Millennium Stadium
Tuesday
July 31, Wembley Stadium
