Posted in News on Jun 18, 2008.
Computicket, Checkers, Checkers-Hyper and Shoprite outlets nationwide are getting busy on the ticket sales front, with the Red Devils, as Manchester United are known, set to return to the tournament, in a bid to go one better having lost on penalties to Kaizer Chiefs in the final in Tshwane two years ago.
Western Cape soccer supporters have led the way in securing their seats for the opening encounter of this year’s tournament, with ticket sales for the fixture involving Kaizer Chiefs and the English visitors at the Newlands stadium on July 19 (15h30 kickoff), moving fast.
To date, over 60 percent of the R120 tickets and the R60 tickets for the match in the Mother City have already been sold.
While tickets will not be on sale at any of the four venues on match day, the tournament organisers have encouraged fans in the KwaZulu Natal area to purchase their tickets well in advance of July 22 – the date when Orlando Pirates will take up the challenge against Manchester United at the Absa stadium (20h10 kickoff).
With around 50 percent of the R120 tickets sold, fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible to ensure their seat for big-time Vodacom Challenge soccer action.
A rush for the one-price-only R45 tickets is also expected in Port Elizabeth, ahead of the ‘Soweto Derby’ between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at the EPRU stadium on July 24 (20h10 kickoff), with the winning team set to progress to the grand finale against Manchester United two days later.
Ticket sales for the final, to be played at the Loftus stadium in Tshwane (July 26, 15h30), have shown high figures, with over 50 percent of the R60 tickets and over 40 percent of the R120 tickets having already been purchased.
“The ticket prices have been structured to allow all South African supporters to enjoy the Vodacom Challenge Soccer Experience,” said Brand De Villiers, CEO SAIL Group. Building on the successes of previous years we will once again adopt a reserve seating policy. Spectators are encouraged to get their tickets early to secure the best seat in the house. If supporters wish to sit together they are encouraged to purchase their tickets together.
For all group bookings (9 tickets or more) supporters are urged to contact Computicket Corporate Bookings on (011) 340 8128, Corporate hospitality packages are available from Circa Hospitality on 086 112 4722.
EVENT SUMMARY:
19 July 2008; Kaizer Chiefs vs Manchester United; 15:30; Newlands Stadium
West Stand - R250
North and South Stand - R120
East Stand Lower - R120
East Stand Upper - R60
22 July 2008; Orlando Pirates vs Manchester United; 20:10; Absa Stadium
West and East Stand Lower - R250
North and South Stand - R120
West and East Stand Upper - R60
24 July 2008; Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs; 20:10; EPRU Stadium
All Stand Tickets - R45
26 July 2008; Winner of Derby vs Manchester United; 15:30; Loftus Versfeld
West Stand - R250
North and South Stand - R120
East Stand Lower - R120
East Stand Upper - R60
