Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Ticket prices bowl over Canberra for 2015 World Cup - The Canberra Times


Big crowds will be expected to pack Manuka Oval for the 2015 World Cup after organisers released affordable prices for Canberra’s three games.


Adult tickets are from $20 while children’s tickets are only $5 for the day-night games in the iconic one-day international tournament.


Canberra will host six different teams in the space of 14 days, including South Africa, the West Indies and the historic appearance of Afghanistan.


Afghanistan will play its inaugural game in the 50-over World Cup when it takes on Bangladesh at Manuka Oval on Wednesday, February 18.


The most expensive tickets to the game are $30 for an adult, dropping to $20 for the Category B and general admission sections.


A children’s ticket is $5 for every section.


The adult price rises slightly to $40 for Category A and $30 for Category B for the remaining two games in Canberra.


The West Indies will take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday, February 24 before South Africa meets Ireland on Tuesday, March 3.


Tickets to all games, including the final, go on sale to the general public on February 14 next year.


Australia and England will open the tournament on Saturday, February 14 at the MCG, with adult tickets ranging from $40-$150.


Tickets to the final on March 29 at the MCG are between $125-$395.


The 2015 World Cup will be shared between Australia and New Zealand.



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