Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee Announces Overview of Official Olympic Tickets
The Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee announced the official ticket sales plan for the Tokyo Olympics on January 30.
Ticket lottery applications will begin on the official ticket sales website in spring 2019. Starting in autumn/winter of the same year, first-come, first-served sales will commence on the same site. From spring 2020 onwards, tickets will be available not only on the website but also at ticket sales offices (planned for Tokyo) and through the official resale service.
■ Ticket Types
"General Admission Tickets"
・Tickets for all 33 sports during the Games period will be sold
・Up to 5 seating categories (A–E) will be available
・Highest price: ¥130,000 for Track and Field (afternoon finals), followed by ¥108,000 for Swimming (finals). However, over half of all tickets are priced at ¥8,000 or less
"Wheelchair User Tickets"
・Tickets allowing wheelchair users and their companions to watch together
・Available for the Opening/Closing Ceremonies and all events
"Tokyo 2020 Everyone Cheering Tickets"
・Tickets for families or groups including at least one child under 12, one senior aged 60 or older, or one person with disabilities
・Available for the Opening/Closing Ceremonies and all competitions
・Price: ¥2,020 per ticket. Sales will cease once the planned number of tickets is sold via lottery
・Capacity limits and sales volume are under consideration
Additionally, separate from the above tickets, the following tickets are scheduled for sale starting in spring 2019:
"Official Hospitality Package"
・Tickets offering added value services such as dining, lounge access, and other venue facilities in addition to spectator access
・Planned for over 10 competition venues including athletics, tennis, and swimming
"Official Spectator Tour"
・Tour packages combining tickets with accommodation and transportation
Sold by three official partners: KNT-CT Holdings, JTB, and Tobu Top Tours
"School Partnership Program" (Not available for general sale)
・A program providing children the opportunity to experience the Games as a lifelong treasure through spectating
・Price: ¥2,020 per ticket. Aims to bring over 1 million children to watch the matches
Ticket payments can be made via Visa-branded card or cash at convenience stores.
For details, visit the ticket site ( https://tokyo2020.org/jp/games/ticket/ ).
■ Official Payment Card "TOKYO 2020 OFFICIAL CARD"
The Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee began issuing the "TOKYO 2020 OFFICIAL CARD" on January 21.
The card comes in two types: credit card and prepaid card, both with no annual fee. The card brand is Visa, a Worldwide Olympic Partner, and can be used at Visa member stores worldwide, including online.
Beyond purchasing Games tickets, it offers convenience during the Games period as purchases at venues will also be Visa payments, except for cash. Furthermore, it supports the "Visa Contactless IC Payment Service," enabling cashless payments at compatible stores with a simple tap on the reader.
The card issuer is Sumitomo Mitsui Card.
Card designs come in three patterns each for credit and prepaid cards. From the perspectives of "celebratory mood" and "traditional colors," the credit card uses the Games' theme color "indigo blue," while the prepaid card uses "crimson red." Designs feature the emblem and Games mascot.
Applications for these cards can be made via the Tokyo 2020 official website ( https://tokyo2020.org/jp/special/card/ ).
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