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| Glasgow 2014: Commonwealth Games ticket prices revealed | Glasgow 2014: Commonwealth Games ticket prices revealed |
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| Ticket prices have been revealed for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - with two thirds of all tickets going on sale at £25 or less. | Ticket prices have been revealed for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - with two thirds of all tickets going on sale at £25 or less. |
| Prices for the opening ceremony at Celtic Park start at £40, with the closing ceremony available from £30. | Prices for the opening ceremony at Celtic Park start at £40, with the closing ceremony available from £30. |
| Tickets for the men's 100m final start at £15, rising to a top price of £90. | Tickets for the men's 100m final start at £15, rising to a top price of £90. |
| The first phase of ticket sales will be open from 19 August to 16 September. Meanwhile it was revealed 12 sports would be held on day one of the games. | The first phase of ticket sales will be open from 19 August to 16 September. Meanwhile it was revealed 12 sports would be held on day one of the games. |
| These will include swimming and track cycling. | These will include swimming and track cycling. |
| Rugby Sevens and weightlifting are expected to attract peak audiences during the first weekend of the games. | Rugby Sevens and weightlifting are expected to attract peak audiences during the first weekend of the games. |
| Ticket packages | Ticket packages |
| Organisers Glasgow 2014, said two-thirds of tickets sold would be priced at £25 or less. | Organisers Glasgow 2014, said two-thirds of tickets sold would be priced at £25 or less. |
| A ticketing guide, which includes an application form, will be available on 23 July. | A ticketing guide, which includes an application form, will be available on 23 July. |
| Ticketmaster, which was confirmed as the selling agent earlier this month, will conduct all sales - online or by post. | Ticketmaster, which was confirmed as the selling agent earlier this month, will conduct all sales - online or by post. |
| For high demand sports - such as the 100m final - tickets will be allocated through an independent and computerised draw. | For high demand sports - such as the 100m final - tickets will be allocated through an independent and computerised draw. |
| Glasgow 2014 said this was not "a lucky dip" and tickets would only be allocated for the events requested. | Glasgow 2014 said this was not "a lucky dip" and tickets would only be allocated for the events requested. |
| If someone requests four tickets, they will either be successful or unsuccessful. No-one will be offered one, two or three tickets. | If someone requests four tickets, they will either be successful or unsuccessful. No-one will be offered one, two or three tickets. |
| The price of a ticket includes access to public transport in the local area on the day of each event. | The price of a ticket includes access to public transport in the local area on the day of each event. |
| Glasgow 2014 chairman, Lord Smith of Kelvin, said: "This isn't just about selling a million tickets - it's about making the games accessible to all. | Glasgow 2014 chairman, Lord Smith of Kelvin, said: "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. Today's the day we set out our stall. | "We have spent many months designing a ticketing programme that reflects the vision and values of Glasgow 2014. Today's the day we set out our stall. |
| 'Games for everyone' | 'Games for everyone' |
| "We have listened and learnt from previous Commonwealth Games as well as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games." | "We have listened and learnt from previous Commonwealth Games as well as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games." |
| Lord Smith said Glasgow 2014 had "thought long and hard about the pricing" and the process through which people would buy tickets. | Lord Smith said Glasgow 2014 had "thought long and hard about the pricing" and the process through which people would buy tickets. |
| He added: "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." | He added: "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." |
| Glasgow 2014 said at least 70% of all tickets would be available to the public, with just 8% set aside for sponsors, who would also have to pay. | Glasgow 2014 said at least 70% of all tickets would be available to the public, with just 8% set aside for sponsors, who would also have to pay. |
| For athletics, there are six price categories, but for most other events there will only be two or three price bands. | For athletics, there are six price categories, but for most other events there will only be two or three price bands. |