We have now announced the next stage of London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games ticket sales. For all the details, see Ticket sales timeline
Please read this step-by-step guide before you purchase your tickets.
Please be aware that, when selecting sessions that are currently showing available tickets in at least one price category, we will search for the tickets you have requested when you click Request tickets. If they are still available, we will then reserve them for you.
Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability.
1. Sign in to your online ticketing account
You will need your online ticketing account to purchase tickets on this website so make sure you have your login details ready. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it now.
If you haven't created an account you can do so now.
Important: If you have already created an online ticketing account to apply for Olympic Games or Paralympic Games tickets, you don't need to create a new account.
2. Search
There will be various sales phases for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and you will only be able to search for tickets during the periods for which you are eligible. Please note that tickets for different sports go on sale on different dates. Please read Ticket sales timelines for more information.
You only need to select the sport/ceremony, venue or date option to generate session information. To make it easier for you to search for sessions with availability in at least one price category at this time, we have ticked the Show available sessions only check box on the search page.
Please remember that not all sessions and price categories will be available.
3. Select session(s)
Select the session or sessions that you would like to purchase; there is often more than one session taking place for a sport on any given day so please ensure you select the session you would like to attend.
You can watch the Paralympic Games by buying either a ticket to a specific session or a day pass. A ticket to a specific session gives guaranteed entry to that specific session. This will either be general admission or for a reserved seat.
This type of ticket is ideal for fans of the sport and family and friends of competing athletes as it will guarantee you a seat for that session.
Some Paralympic Games tickets to a specific session also include a day pass which will allow you general admission entry to multiple sports on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability.
A Paralympic Games day pass gives you entry to the Olympic Park, The Royal Artillery Barracks or ExCeL on a particular day to see a variety of sports, depending on availability:
- An Olympic Park day pass allows you to see any sport in the Park, other than Athletics, Cycling or Swimming and the finals of some other sports.
- A day pass for The Royal Artillery Barracks allows you to see both Archery and Shooting.
- An ExCeL day pass gives you access to all sports in ExCeL, other than Sitting Volleyball finals.
If a day pass is available, it will be indicated within the session details on the search results page.
You can only select a maximum of four sessions to purchase so please consider your choices carefully.
We will search for the tickets you have requested once you click Proceed to checkout. If they are still available, we will then reserve them for you.
4. Look out for the medal symbol
During some sessions, medal winners will be decided and/or medals will be awarded at a victory ceremony. Look out for this symbol when you are searching sessions:
5. Look out for special prices
Special prices are available for the Olympic Games for young people aged 16 and under at 27 July 2012, who will pay their age for their ticket, and for seniors aged 60 and over at 27 July 2012, who will pay £16 for their ticket.
Special prices are also available for all sessions of the Paralympic Games (except the Opening and Closing Ceremonies) for young people aged 16 and under at 29 August 2012, and seniors aged 60 and over at 29 August 2012. Paralympic Games tickets for young people and seniors will cost just £5.
All special prices are also available for wheelchair space tickets which can be purchased by phone.
Please read Ticket information for disabled people for more information.
You must purchase at least one full price or senior ticket when purchasing special price tickets for young people. Look out for this symbol when you are searching sessions:
6. Select the price category, type and number of tickets
Please note that not all sessions and price categories will be available.
You can select the price category you would like to purchase from the drop down list.
Tickets in price category A will provide seating that generally offers a better view of the field of play than tickets in price category C at the same session and venue. All tickets will provide a great Games experience. You are purchasing tickets in a particular price category rather than specific seats.
There are several types of ticket available: full price, senior or young person. Once you have decided the type of ticket you would like to purchase, select the number from the drop down list.
If you require a wheelchair space please read Ticket information for disabled people.
7. Ticket limits
Ticket limits are in place for each session. Some ticket limits may be different than during the initial sales phases, so please check these before you start your search.
8. Paralympic Games Group Organiser tickets
For the Paralympic Games, where a ticket limit is 20 or more, Group Organiser tickets are available.
- If you purchase 20 tickets for a session (one of which must be a full price or senior ticket), you will receive two full price Group Organiser tickets at no extra charge. For every additional 10 tickets you purchase, you will receive another full price Group Organiser ticket at no extra charge.
- Purchase 20 - 29 tickets and get two Group Organiser tickets at no extra charge
- Purchase 30 - 39 tickets and get three Group Organiser tickets at no extra charge
- Purchase 40 - 49 tickets and get four Group Organiser tickets at no extra charge
- Purchase a maximum of 50 tickets and get five Group Organiser tickets at no extra charge
Please note that Group Organiser tickets are not for use by young people aged 16 and under and are counted towards the session ticket limit.
9. Online verification
When you select your first session, you will be required to complete an online verification to enable us to protect our site from automated programmes. You will need to complete this even if you have previously applied for Olympic Games or Paralympic Games tickets.
10. Add more tickets
You can continue to add sessions to your shopping list until you reach the session limit.
11. Request tickets
When you have added tickets to your shopping list you can click on Request tickets. We will then search for tickets available to match your request.
Please review these carefully before proceeding. Some of your requested sessions may no longer be available as tickets are not reserved until you click Request tickets and we have reserved tickets for you.
12. Reserved tickets
Once we have reserved your tickets you will have some time to review them and make sure that you are happy with your selection. A timer will be displayed at the top of the page.
If you don't confirm your reserved tickets within this time limit or you need to change your selection, you can go Back to shopping list. However, your tickets will be released back into the system and you will need to Proceed to checkout again from your shopping list.
If you are happy with your tickets you can proceed to Delivery and payment.
13. Delivery and payment
You will be asked to confirm the delivery details you provided in your online ticketing account. If you need to make any amendments to your address you can edit your address from the delivery and payment page while you are purchasing tickets. Please note that you will only have a certain amount of time to complete this while you are purchasing tickets.
Alternatively, you can log in to My account if you would like to purchase tickets on or after 30 April 2012 or contact the London 2012 Customer Service team from 28 April 2012.
For security purposes, your tickets will be billed and delivered to the address you provide in your online ticketing account. This needs to be the same address at which your Visa card is registered. Once you are happy with your delivery details please enter your Visa card details - or, if you stored your Visa card details during any application phase, you can use this.
If you do not have a Visa card, your bank will be able to help you select and apply for the Visa product that best suits your needs. For more information on how to obtain a Visa product, please visit the Visa website.
If you already have a Visa Virtual card issued before 30 September 2011, you can load funds onto this card and use it to purchase tickets on this website.
14. Verified by Visa
We will verify your Visa card number is accurate and, once this process is complete, we will send you a ticket confirmation email with a reference number. Write this reference number down and keep it safe - you will need this if you have to contact theLondon 2012 Ticketing team.
15. Ticket delivery
Your tickets will be delivered to you from summer 2012, this is when you will find out your seat locations.
Don't be fooled by bogus websites and organisations claiming to sell tickets to the Games. To check whether a website is an official sales channel use our website checker.