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Organisers of the 2011 World Cup released ticket pricing that they hoped would counter the rising costs of hosting the event and have local families flocking to stadiums.
Tickets, which go on sale in April, will start at $15 for
children and $30 for adults for many pool matches, with the final
at Eden Park in Auckland to cost between $390 to $1250.
Click here for the full
RWC ticketing and pricing structure
(pdf)
"We believe the ticketing policy will result in each match being
played in front of full venues, showcasing New Zealand's love of
rugby and its place as a host of major international events,"
tournament chief executive Martin Snedden said in a
statement.
"Although tickets for knockouts and major pool matches are
expensive by New Zealand standards, we have been able to price
two-thirds of matches at or below existing test match
prices."
Organisers will also allow buyers to pay for their tickets in
instalments to lure them to more expensive games at the knockout
stages.
"We're conscious that ticket prices for some matches will be well
beyond what Kiwis are used to paying so we are introducing a
payment plan that will allow those who pay for their tickets on a
credit or debit card to be able to do so in instalments," Snedden
said.
With the International Rugby Board (IRB) retaining all commercially
generated income as well as taking a $150 million hosting fee, New
Zealand must rely largely on ticket sales to cover the cost of
hosting the tournament.
Although ticket revenue has been projected at $280 million,
organisers expect to post a $30 million operating loss.
What do you think of the ticket prices? A rip-off or
reasonable? Have your say on our messageboard below.
Follow this story to ONE News at 6pm. Jack Tame is live at Eden Park with reaction to the ticket prices.
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