Olympics Tickets Update for London Olympics 2012 - 20 May 2011

The ticket application process, what's next?

If you applied for Olympic Games tickets prior to 26 April 2011 your application will be processed and, where demand for tickets exceeds supply, London 2012 will use an automated random selection process ('ballot') to ensure the fairest possible distribution and allocation of tickets on a session-by-session basis. If you are successful, payment will be taken between 10 May 2011 and 10 June 2011. Please ensure you have sufficient funds available between these dates. A notification will be sent to confirm which tickets you have been allocated by 24 June 2011.

Key timeline

Applications for Olympic Games tickets on this website have now closed
Applications will be processed between 10 May 2011 and 10 June 2011
Notifications will be sent to all applicants by 24 June 2011
Paralympic Games ticket prices and the competition draft schedule has now been released
Applications for Paralympic Games tickets will open between 9 September 2011 and 30 September 2011

Residents of the UK

Applications for tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games have now closed.

If you applied for Olympic Games tickets prior to 26 April 2011 your application will be processed and, where demand for tickets exceeds supply, London 2012 will use an automated and random selection process (‘ballot’) to ensure the fairest possible distribution and allocation of tickets on a session-by-session basis. If you are successful, payment will be taken between 10 May 2011 and 10 June 2011. Please ensure you have sufficient funds available between these dates. A notification will be sent to confirm which tickets you have been allocated by 24 June 2011.

Information on the London Olympics & Paralympics 2012