Revolutionary ticketing system for 2002 FIFA World Cup
With a view to tackling distribution problems experienced in previous World Cups, the FIFA Executive Committee today unveiled a new system designed to allocate the tickets to the final competition of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan(tm) and also approved the prices for these tickets.
'For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup, FIFA has completecontrol over ticket sales. Guided by its ticketing sub-committee, FIFA has devised a revolutionary ticketing system for the 2002 FIFA World Cup(tm)that will offer all football fans throughout the world equal and fair access to tickets, accommodation and other related services', said FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter.
The face value of tickets in the lowest category range from USD 60 to USD 300 for the final match. For the highest category, prices are from USD 150 at group matches to USD 750 in the final game.
International ticket sales will be divided into three distinct sales phases; Phase I from 2 October 2000 to 31 January 2001 (the 'Initial Phase'), Phase II from 1 February 2001 to 31 January 2002 (the 'Intermediate Phase') and Phase III which will commence on 1 February 2002 (the 'Final Phase').
Central to FIFA's 2002 ticketing strategy is the creation of two different ticket products designed to meet the requirements of football fans with an unprecedented degree of flexibility. Fans will have the option to order
tickets based on matches to be played in a specific World Cup Venue, so-called 'Venue Specific Tickets' or 'VSTs', or on a pre-qualification basis, tickets for matches that may be played by the team of the client's choice, 'Team Specific Tickets' or 'TSTs'. Demand from the domestic market
is anticipated to be primarily for VSTs while international demand for TSTs.
FIFA anticipates there will be approximately 3 million tickets available for sale after providing for approximately 200,000 tickets for seat kills (seats
with obstructed view) and tickets for FIFA Officials, guests and observers. Of the 3 million tickets, 50% has been allocated for domestic sales through KOWOC and JAWOC with approximately 750,000 tickets for each of the two host
countries.
The remaining 50% will be sold internationally with 880,000 tickets going to the international general public and the participating National Associations and 620,000 to FIFA Commercial Affiliates and Rights' Holders who in turn
place a significant proportion of their ticket allocations at the disposal of the public through various consumer promotions, public contests, lotteries, etc.
For 2002, FIFA has decided not to set up a Tour Operator Programme, electing instead, to supply the maximum number of tickets to the domestic and international general public.
More detailed information on FIFA's ticketing strategy as well as 2002 FIFA World Cup (tm) Accommodation Bureau initiative will be announced in due course through various channels, including the FIFA website.
Source: FIFA COMMUNICATONS DIVISION
Enquiries to be addressed to:
FIFA Media Office
Tel: +41-1/384 9595
Fax: +41-1/384 9696
Click here for a direct link to FIFA's website
'For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup, FIFA has completecontrol over ticket sales. Guided by its ticketing sub-committee, FIFA has devised a revolutionary ticketing system for the 2002 FIFA World Cup(tm)that will offer all football fans throughout the world equal and fair access to tickets, accommodation and other related services', said FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter.
The face value of tickets in the lowest category range from USD 60 to USD 300 for the final match. For the highest category, prices are from USD 150 at group matches to USD 750 in the final game.
International ticket sales will be divided into three distinct sales phases; Phase I from 2 October 2000 to 31 January 2001 (the 'Initial Phase'), Phase II from 1 February 2001 to 31 January 2002 (the 'Intermediate Phase') and Phase III which will commence on 1 February 2002 (the 'Final Phase').
Central to FIFA's 2002 ticketing strategy is the creation of two different ticket products designed to meet the requirements of football fans with an unprecedented degree of flexibility. Fans will have the option to order
tickets based on matches to be played in a specific World Cup Venue, so-called 'Venue Specific Tickets' or 'VSTs', or on a pre-qualification basis, tickets for matches that may be played by the team of the client's choice, 'Team Specific Tickets' or 'TSTs'. Demand from the domestic market
is anticipated to be primarily for VSTs while international demand for TSTs.
FIFA anticipates there will be approximately 3 million tickets available for sale after providing for approximately 200,000 tickets for seat kills (seats
with obstructed view) and tickets for FIFA Officials, guests and observers. Of the 3 million tickets, 50% has been allocated for domestic sales through KOWOC and JAWOC with approximately 750,000 tickets for each of the two host
countries.
The remaining 50% will be sold internationally with 880,000 tickets going to the international general public and the participating National Associations and 620,000 to FIFA Commercial Affiliates and Rights' Holders who in turn
place a significant proportion of their ticket allocations at the disposal of the public through various consumer promotions, public contests, lotteries, etc.
For 2002, FIFA has decided not to set up a Tour Operator Programme, electing instead, to supply the maximum number of tickets to the domestic and international general public.
More detailed information on FIFA's ticketing strategy as well as 2002 FIFA World Cup (tm) Accommodation Bureau initiative will be announced in due course through various channels, including the FIFA website.
Source: FIFA COMMUNICATONS DIVISION
Enquiries to be addressed to:
FIFA Media Office
Tel: +41-1/384 9595
Fax: +41-1/384 9696
Click here for a direct link to FIFA's website