AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE WELCOME WELCOME ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION ORGANISING COMMITTEE Dear Friends Dear Friends The AFC has spared no effort in making the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 the best ever in The Organising Committee for the AFC Asian Cup 2015 is proud to produce this guide specifically the tournament’s prestigious history. designed to provide spectators with ticketing related information that will help the fans to get hold of One of the most important aspects of any tournament of this magnitude is the smooth facilitation of their seats at the magnificent Australian stadiums next year during the competition. tickets. Fans, whether coming from overseas or from here in Australia, can be assured that organisers There will be 32 matches amongst the top teams of Asia and the 23-day football festival will have risen to the challenge of ensuring supporters can get tickets to the matches of their choice in the definitely achieve another milestone in Asian football. most efficient way possible. Our concerns are not only the teams, officials and our sponsors but we are equally accountable and With supporters travelling from all parts of the globe and an ever-increasing local fan base keen to aware of the Asian football fans who are growing with each proceeding year. share in the passion and excitement of the Asian Cup, a comprehensive and informative booklet has been produced to guide fans in understanding the ticketing process. This guide is our attempt to educate and help our travelling and domestic fans with regards to ticketing for the tournament. I hope all the fans that come to this football extravaganza enjoy what promises to be some thrilling and entertaining matches and that they also take the opportunity to experience the culture and hospitality of the five beautiful host cities. HRH Prince Abdullah Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah CHAIRMAN H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa Organising Committee AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 AFC PRESIDENT AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 2 3 AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE WELCOME LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Dear Friends AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 will be the largest football event ever held in this country and is a great chance for Australia to play host to our Asian friends and neighbours. For local football fans and supporters of major events this will be a chance to see some of the world’s best football right here in our backyard. Our five beautiful host cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Newcastle – will provide a great backdrop for the 16 teams to play 32 matches in 23 days. We know the AFC Asian Cup in Australia will be a true festival of football and a spectacle on and off the pitch. This Ticketing Guide sets out key ticketing information including ticket prices, on sale dates, where to purchase tickets and give you a great overview of the tournament. The Local Organising Committee has worked hard to ensure the tickets are affordable and accessible for families to encourage big crowds to cheer on both the Socceroos and the participating teams. I look forward to seeing you at AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015. Frank Lowy AC To deliver a CHAIRMAN Local Organising Committee World-Class Event AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 that celebrates Asia’s Rich Football Culture and leaves an Enduring Legacy for the game in Australia 4 5 AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE CONTENTS COUNTDOWN 8 A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY 10 TICKET PRICES 13 UNITE FOR PASSION WITH A VENUE PACK 14 VENUE PACK PLUS - UNITE FOR THE FINALS 16 ON SALE DATES 18 HOW TO BUY 19 TICKET INFORMATION 20 MATCH SCHEDULE 22 PLAYERS TO WATCH 24 HOSPITALITY 26 HOST CITIES SYDNEY 28 MELBOURNE 30 BRISBANE 32 CANBERRA 34 NEWCASTLE 36 AUSTRALIA 38 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 40 6 7 Photo courtesy of WSG AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE COUNT DOWN POTENTIAL ASIA’S TV REACH OF 32 MORE THAN MATCHES TOP 16 MORE THAN 500,000 TEAMS 2.5BILLION PLAYED IN PEOPLE COMPETING 5 CITIES EXPECTED PEOPLE TO ATTEND OVER “Australian football fans have never seen anything like this MATCHES in their own backyard. In years to come you will want to be able to say, ‘When Australia first hosted Asia’s biggest 23 DAYS football event, I was there!” INCLUDING 45,000 Ange Postecoglou INTERNATIONAL Socceroos Head Coach VISITORS “It’s the middle of summer, kids are on school holidays, we’re hosting the best teams in Asia and the Socceroos will be challenging for the biggest piece of silverware in Asia. This is an event not to be missed.” Lucas Neill AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 8 9 Captain Ambassador Photo courtesy of Brisbane Stadium AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY... The Asian Football Confederation was established in 1954 and two years later seven of the 12 founding members competed for the inaugural AFC Asian Cup in Hong Kong. Since Korea Republic took home that first Asian Cup in 1956, Asia’s top national teams have come together every four years in a fantastic feast of top-notch football. The AFC Asian Cup has grown into the continent’s biggest football event and stands proudly alongside any top level competition around the globe in terms of excitement, entertainment and organisation. 1956 1964 1972 1980 1988 1996 2004 2011 Host Hong Kong Host Israel Host Thailand Host Kuwait Host Qatar Host UAE Host China PR Host Qatar Champion Korea Rep. Champion Israel Champion IR Iran Champion Kuwait Champion Saudi Arabia Champion Saudi Arabia Champion Japan Champion Japan Runner-Up Israel Runner-Up India Runner-Up Korea Rep. Runner-Up Korea Rep. Runner-Up Korea Rep. Runner-Up UAE Runner-Up China PR Runner-Up Australia 2007 1960 1968 1976 1984 1992 2000 Hosts Indonesia, Malaysia, 2015 Host Korea Rep. Host IR Iran Host IR Iran Host Singapore Host Japan Host Lebanon Thailand & Vietnam Host Australia Champion Korea Rep. Champion IR Iran Champion IR Iran Champion Saudi Arabia Champion Japan Champion Japan Champion Iraq Champion Runner-Up Israel Runner-Up Myanmar Runner-Up Kuwait Runner-Up China PR Runner-Up Saudi Arabia Runner-Up Saudi Arabia Runner-Up Saudi Arabia Runner-Up 10 11 Photo courtesy of WSG AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE TICKET PRICES Family friendly prices will ensure the excitement of Asia’s biggest football tournament is available for all when the AFC Asian Cup comes to Australia for the first time in January 2015. Group Match tickets start from just $15 (Adult) and $5 (Children). Or secure a ticket to the Socceroos from only $49 (Adult) and $24.50 (Children) Be the first to book your seat and witness a world-class football tournament in Australia. Unite for Football - Unite for the Asian Cup Match Type CAT 1 CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 3 Concession Concession Concession Opening Match $149 N/A $109 N/A $69 $34.50 Other Socceroos Group Matches $99 $49.50 $79 $39.50 $49 $24.50 Other Group Matches $30 $15 $20 $10 $15 $5 Quarter Finals $69 $34.50 $49 $24.50 $29 $14.50 Semi Finals $99 $49.50 $79 $39.50 $49 $24.50 3rd vs 4th Playoff $69 $34.50 $49 $24.50 $29 $14.50 Final $149 N/A $109 N/A $79 $39.50 From Semi Final $ .50 Group Matches 24(Children) Matches From Final From From $ 49(Adult) $ To register $ for ticketing 79(Adult) From information go to From (Adult)15 www.afcasiancup.com $39.50 $ /ticketing (Children) Asia’s best 16 National and follow the football teams will battle (Children)5 instructions. for the region’s Premier Prize in 32 matches in 5 cities over 23 days. All ticket prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and include GST at the current rate applicable. A one-off transaction fee from $4.95 applies. A credit card charge from 1.95% applies Welcome to a Football (where applicable). All purchases are subject to availability and the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 Ticket Terms and Conditions apply. Visit afcasiancup.com for more information. Festival without precedent in 12 13 Australia. Photo courtesy of WSG AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE AFC ASIAN CUP Australia 2015 TICKETING GUIDE Canberra Pack Melbourne Pack UNITE FOR PASSION 7 matches incl. Quarter Final 3 7 matches incl. Quarter Final 1 Korea Republic vs Oman – SAT 10 JAN Australia vs Kuwait – FRI 9 JAN WITH A VENUE PACK UAE vs Qatar – SUN 11 JAN IR Iran vs Bahrain – SUN 11 JAN Kuwait vs Korea Republic – TUE 13 JAN DPR Korea vs Saudi Arabia – WED 14 JAN This is the ultimate ticket for the passionate football fan wanting the best seat in the house. The Venue Pack Bahrain vs UAE – THU 15 JAN Challenge Cup Winner vs Jordan – FRI 16 JAN is your chance to secure a place at every AFC Asian Cup fixture in your city, with savings of up to 20%. China PR vs DPR Korea – SUN 18 JAN Uzbekistan vs Saudi Arabia – SUN 18 JAN Witness seven matches live in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra and four games in Newcastle with Iraq vs Challenge Cup Winner – TUE 20 JAN Japan vs Jordan – TUE 20 JAN your very own seat at each game.