Tokyo 2020 Olympics Announces Ticket Overview Over half of all tickets priced under ¥8,000
On July 20, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee announced the details of official tickets for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They also held a launch event for the pre-registration campaign of the "Tokyo 2020 ID" required for ticket purchases at the Tokyo International Forum in Chiyoda Ward.
Opening the event, Deputy Secretary General Masaaki Furumiya stated, "This week's International Olympic Committee Executive Board meeting approved the ticket types and pricing for the Tokyo Games. To further build momentum for the Games two years from now, we are launching the ID pre-registration campaign under the slogan 'Be the one to create a miracle.'"
The campaign will promote ID registration and awareness through banner ads on web media and transit advertising. Registered users will receive information about tickets and the Games via email newsletters and other channels.
Four athletes appeared on stage: track and field athlete Kenji Fujimitsu, former Japanese national gymnast Rie Tanaka, former Japanese national wheelchair basketball player Shinji Negi, and Paralympic track and field athlete Saki Takakusa.
The four spoke about the importance of spectator support for athletes and the excitement of watching live at the venue, stating: "Spectator cheers create the atmosphere in the venue, leading to athletes' best performances," "The unity between spectators and athletes draws out the athletes' power," and "We want you to see the live competition up close and experience it with all five senses." They promoted ID registration ahead of ticket purchases.
Ticketing Department Manager Hideki Suzuki explained the ticket details.
Ticket sales in Japan will be handled directly by the Organizing Committee through its official website. Sales at physical ticket outlets are also planned for 2020, with sales expected to begin in spring 2019.
Opening and closing ceremony tickets will range from ¥12,000 to ¥300,000, while competition tickets will range from ¥2,500 to ¥130,000. Over half of all tickets will be priced at ¥8,000 or less.
Additionally, special 2,020-yen tickets (covering all events including the opening and closing ceremonies) will be offered to commemorate the year. These are group tickets designed for families, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Furthermore, a school partnership program targeting over one million participants is planned.
Separate from these general tickets, the Organizing Committee is considering a hospitality program. This program will focus on popular events and include added value such as food and beverage services within the venue and commemorative items.
ID Site:
https://id.tokyo2020.jp/
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