View Full Version : Ashes tickets go on sale from tomorrow
holybishop
13 Jul 2010, 14:30
Thats right, priority tickets go on sale from tomorrow for the Brisbane and Adelaide tests for those who are a member of the Australian Cricket Family. If you're not, tough luck, just be quick for when it goes on public sale.
To buy, you need that email from the ACF with your special number in it. Should have got one today as a final reminder for the tickets.
You can get them today with the Australian Cricket Family number. I got tickets for the first and second day of the Adelaide test this morning! :thumbsu:
holybishop
13 Jul 2010, 16:01
Oh, for ACF Gold members priority ticket sales opened today for all tests.
OzBomber
13 Jul 2010, 19:01
Hoping to get tickets. Soon. Will definitely be going to Boxing Day. :thumbsu:
mightymightydogs
13 Jul 2010, 19:23
im a member of ACF but i really want a test pass for the boxing day test. dont think that's available this year though?
Oh, for ACF Gold members priority ticket sales opened today for all tests.
Ahh ok. I had to get tickets for a friend who is in America at the moment and she sent me the email yesterday and said I could get the tickets this morning - they must be Gold Members. :)
This is why I love being an MCC member. My ticket is alredy paid for :p. However I am getting tickets for a few English mates who are once again being screwed over by CA stupid ticketing system.
stmookeyj
14 Jul 2010, 11:45
Secured the first 3 days for Brisbane, although a bit disappointed to be sitting in virtually the same spot for Days 2-3 BUT at least I'm there. Now the wait for Melbourne (and asking work today to determine whether to book for Boxing Day or for Day 2 as well.
Gazza_11
14 Jul 2010, 18:44
As part of the ACF can I get tickets on Friday evening or do I need to do it on Friday morning?
OzBomber
14 Jul 2010, 19:04
As part of the ACF can I get tickets on Friday evening or do I need to do it on Friday morning?
Boxing Day isn't going to sell out for atleast a couple of weeks so you've got plenty of time.
Just a question though. What's the best bay to sit to be among the atmosphere of the Barmy Army and Bay 13? Would Bay 10 be good?
Gazza_11
14 Jul 2010, 19:28
Boxing Day isn't going to sell out for atleast a couple of weeks so you've got plenty of time.
Just a question though. What's the best bay to sit to be among the atmosphere of the Barmy Army and Bay 13? Would Bay 10 be good?
For Day 1? Are you sure? Because in 2006 I was up all night battling for tickets for the first day. Obviously this year doesn't have the same attractions, but I'm not taking any risks :p
I can't remember the last time I didn't sit in the family zone for Boxing Day :/ But Bay 8-10 is where I sit for LOI/Bushrangers game and the atmosphere is great there.
OzBomber
14 Jul 2010, 19:32
For Day 1? Are you sure? Because in 2006 I was up all night battling for tickets for the first day. Obviously this year doesn't have the same attractions, but I'm not taking any risks :p
I can't remember the last time I didn't sit in the family zone for Boxing Day :/ But Bay 8-10 is where I sit for LOI/Bushrangers game and the atmosphere is great there.
Oh really? Might get em this week then.
stmookeyj
14 Jul 2010, 23:22
I'm certainly going to get in as early as I can for Boxing Day, although being in Darwin may complicate matters. Will book Day 2 tix as well even though I may not be able to go if I'm required to work on the 28th of December.
Bombers_Forever
15 Jul 2010, 09:07
Just got my tickets - pretty happy with them. I think this time around there isn;t the huge interest compared to last time, when sites were crashing and there was no hope getting tickets. If you get good seats in this presale, you might as well get them.
legend166
15 Jul 2010, 10:02
Got 3 tickets to day 1 at the SCG. Wanted to get Platinum but was only able to get silver.
OzBomber
15 Jul 2010, 20:50
25,000 tickets went in the first 30 minutes for the Gabba test. I really hope I can get the tickets I want tomorrow. Got school, so others will get a 6 hour head start on me. :(
http://www.cricinfo.com/england-v-australia-2010/content/current/story/467262.html
Admiral Afterworld
15 Jul 2010, 21:15
SCG Day 1:
Platinum Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Victor Trumper Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Alloc. Exhausted
Silver Alloc. Exhausted
Bronze Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Gold Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Silver Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Bronze Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Dang :( Guess I'll have to have my fingers ready for the public release.
OzBomber
15 Jul 2010, 21:19
SCG Day 1:
Platinum Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Victor Trumper Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Alloc. Exhausted
Silver Alloc. Exhausted
Bronze Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Gold Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Silver Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Bronze Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Dang :( Guess I'll have to have my fingers ready for the public release.
Wow, that makes my hopes of getting a bottom tier seat look even less likely.
magic_johnson!
15 Jul 2010, 22:26
Gees, thanks for the reminder. Got tickets in milo section for day 2 and silvers for day 3 in sydney. loooking to get boxing day tickets tomorrow. How many tickets are being released to general public??
Gazza_11
16 Jul 2010, 00:09
Wow, that makes my hopes of getting a bottom tier seat look even less likely.
TBF the MCG is a 2.5 times the size of the SCG. I'd really love to just ditch second period and buy tickets though, I might have greyed by the time I get home....
holybishop
16 Jul 2010, 00:33
SCG Day 1:
Platinum Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Victor Trumper Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Alloc. Exhausted
Silver Alloc. Exhausted
Bronze Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Gold Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Silver Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Bronze Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Dang :( Guess I'll have to have my fingers ready for the public release.
Probably wouldnt be the case if they just moved the test to Homebush.
I'll be up nice and early tomorrow ready to buy 5 tickets for day 1 of the Perth test.
jimmy_clement#8
16 Jul 2010, 09:49
Perth test match on sale in just over an hour, that'll be a hot ticket.
postmanpav
16 Jul 2010, 11:36
Perth test match on sale in just over an hour, that'll be a hot ticket.
Got mine, West bank. Won't be in the state for days 2 to 5 so can only go on the first day which sucks. Last time I was at an Ashes test I was watching Gilly's massive ton so hopefully there are some similar antics :D
stmookeyj
16 Jul 2010, 14:31
Secured seats for Day 1 & 2 for Boxing Day test, both in Southern Stand, even though I may not be going for Day 2 because of work the next day. Now to book flights a little later.
magic_johnson!
16 Jul 2010, 14:47
Got some day one boxing day seats. Couldn't get m level, but managed some q's level 4. Not tooooo bad. pretty cheap as well (seeing as premium's were $140!)
OzBomber
16 Jul 2010, 14:55
$7.15 for it to be sent. What a rip! Why can't we just print them off.
Disappointing that there are no level M seats left. Gonna ring and try and get seats.
Edit: Got Q8 row B. Not level 1, but it's probably the next best thing. Right above the Barmy Army. :thumbsu:
While I was on the phone they did say more level 1 tickets are being released when they go on sale to the general public. But I didn't want to risk missing out.
Gazza_11
16 Jul 2010, 15:37
Didn't get general reserve tickets on the bottom tier :( I checked during lunch time at school and there were heaps but by the time I got home they were gone. So in my desperation to sit on the bottom tier I'm in the family zone (again :/)
M31, Row F.
OzBomber
16 Jul 2010, 15:56
Didn't get general reserve tickets on the bottom tier :( I checked during lunch time at school and there were heaps but by the time I got home they were gone. So in my desperation to sit on the bottom tier I'm in the family zone (again :/)
M31, Row F.
Ahh, didn't try family zone. Ahh well, atmosphere would be crap for that. Atleast your there.
Is it safe to wait a couple of weeks before I get day 3/4 tickets? I'm currently broke as a result. :p
By the way, you may want to use this to choose your tickets for any ground. It has an image from every bay/section.
http://cricket.com.au/map/Flash/index.html
Gazza_11
16 Jul 2010, 16:22
Ahh, didn't try family zone. Ahh well, atmosphere would be crap for that. Atleast your there.
Is it safe to wait a couple of weeks before I get day 3/4 tickets? I'm currently broke as a result. :p
By the way, you may want to use this to choose your tickets for any ground. It has an image from every bay/section.
http://cricket.com.au/map/Flash/index.html
Yeah the atmosphere there is alright, as long as you get a full crowd. Which it should be.
Day 3/4 won't sell out for months, you could probably get them on the day. Thanks for the link btw, do they have one for the football?
OzBomber
16 Jul 2010, 16:33
Day 3/4 won't sell out for months, you could probably get them on the day. Highly doubt that. The first 3 days of the corresponding test back in 2006 had 80,000.
Thanks for the link btw, do they have one for the football?
Pfft, it's the AFL. As if they'd have one. They're useless.
Wait... here's the closest one you'll get to one. It's for the G. It's only got a few bays.
http://www.mcg.org.au/Tours/Virtual%20Tour.aspx
I'm probably going to get T20 tickets in the next week or so though. Another big crowd for that.
Gazza_11
16 Jul 2010, 22:00
Yeah I usually use the Virtual tour, pretty good for the few images you do see.
I'd completely forgotten about the T20I game, tickets will have to wait though, 'rents wouldn't be too crazy on booking tickets for two games about half a year away.
OzBomber
16 Jul 2010, 22:37
Haha yeah mum was like. "It's July... why are you buying tickets now?"
I have tickets for section 76 at the Gabba! Never been before, anybody know if this is a good seating area?
Bombers_Forever
18 Jul 2010, 11:12
SCG Day 1:
Platinum Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Victor Trumper Alloc. Exhausted
Gold Alloc. Exhausted
Silver Alloc. Exhausted
Bronze Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Gold Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Silver Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Milo Bronze Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Dang :( Guess I'll have to have my fingers ready for the public release.
Wow.........it would be interesting to see how many tickets in each venue were available. There might have only been 20% of tickets, which means getting tickets in the general sale should be better.
Nice to see Cricket Aus also charging more compared to the same test last year.
Cousin Jed
18 Jul 2010, 12:05
I have tickets for section 76 at the Gabba! Never been before, anybody know if this is a good seating area?
Depends what view you like. You'll be looking across mid pitch on the western side of the ground
magic_johnson!
18 Jul 2010, 15:18
$7.15 for it to be sent. What a rip! Why can't we just print them off.
Don't get sent till september too!
OzBomber
18 Jul 2010, 15:46
Don't get sent till september too!
What! Where did it say that!?!
magic_johnson!
18 Jul 2010, 17:25
No tickets will be dispatched until further notice. Currently it is estimated ticket printing will commence in mid September 2010, however please check this page for further updates and confirmation of printing dates.
Customers who purchase tickets via the internet or call centre can choose the required delivery method and once printing has commenced tickets will be mailed (where applicable). Customers who purchase tickets at a Ticketek Agency during the print suppression period will need to go back to a Ticketek City Box Office Agency once printing has commenced to collect their tickets. Click here (http://premier.ticketek.com.au/Content/Outlets/agencies_vic.aspx)for a list of Ticketek Agencies.
Wonder why? :confused:
andrew23
19 Jul 2010, 18:06
^ Perhaps to stop early scalping of the tickets, not sure hey.
Got my tickets for Days 1 and 2 at the Adelaide Oval :D
Bombers_Forever
21 Jul 2010, 10:26
Day 1 Sydney test as of 10:15am:
Platinum Available
Gold Victor Trumper Single seats only
Gold Alloc. Exhausted
Silver Single seats only
Bronze Limited seats only
Milo Gold Non-Alc Available
Milo Silver Non-Alc Single seats only
Milo Bronze Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted
Impeded View Stands Available
Impeded View Oreilly Single seats only
Impeded View Bronze Limited seats only
magic_johnson!
21 Jul 2010, 17:13
As of 5:15pm
Platinum Single seats only Gold Victor Trumper Alloc. Exhausted Gold Alloc. Exhausted Silver Alloc. Exhausted Bronze Alloc. Exhausted Milo Gold Non-Alc Limited seats only Milo Silver Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted Milo Bronze Non-Alc Alloc. Exhausted Impeded View Stands Available Impeded View Oreilly Alloc. Exhausted Impeded View Bronze Alloc. Exhausted
OzBomber
22 Jul 2010, 15:11
Bit annoyed with ticketek atm. Wanting to get General Reserve seating for the T20, however it's only giving me Bay 13, and I don't want to sit in Bay 13. I actually want to watch the cricket.
Tried calling them and they asked me for concession numbers. I don't know my number let alone the numbers of 3 of my mates.
Bombers_Forever
22 Jul 2010, 17:39
Bit annoyed with ticketek atm. Wanting to get General Reserve seating for the T20, however it's only giving me Bay 13, and I don't want to sit in Bay 13. I actually want to watch the cricket.
Tried calling them and they asked me for concession numbers. I don't know my number let alone the numbers of 3 of my mates.
Both Ticketek and Ticketmaster is a joke. YOu can't select a bay, you have to take what the computer says is 'best available'. And when you ring up, they give you the same tickets as what is being offered online. :thumbsd:
Admiral Afterworld
23 Jul 2010, 00:37
For various reasons I decided against going to the SCG Test.
I will, however, be going to day 2 of the MCG Test :thumbsu: Got four tickets in general reserved tonight. Would be nice to go to day 1 but I'll be travelling home from the family Christmas that day.
Never been to an Ashes Test before :thumbsu:
OzBomber
23 Jul 2010, 17:47
Selecting tickets should be like going to the movies. Gives you a list of seats and you can choose from whatever seats you want.
Still offering Bay 13. And I don't want to sit there!!!
Citizen Erazed
23 Jul 2010, 17:53
Tried in vain to get tickets to any of the first 3 days at the WACA. Anyone got any freebies they want to give away? :D
At least we will get full days coverage on the tele.
stmookeyj
6 Aug 2010, 21:23
Pretty ordinary from Tickemaster. I got my ticket for Day 3 today, but am still waiting for Days 1 & 2 tickets that I paid for. Anyone else with a similar problem?
Can someone tell me how to buy a 3 day pass or something via Ticketek and what a Platinum ticket is? Where would I be sitting if I bought 90 buck Platinum tickets?
albundysmate
25 Aug 2010, 10:48
i got both of my tickets together. day 1 and 2 at the gabba. dayi 1 right behind the bowlers arm
legend166
26 Aug 2010, 14:22
Can someone tell me how to buy a 3 day pass or something via Ticketek and what a Platinum ticket is? Where would I be sitting if I bought 90 buck Platinum tickets?
There are seating maps on the Ticketek website.
stmookeyj
8 Sep 2010, 01:55
Can confirm that Day 1 at The Gabba is a sellout, but still seats available for Days 2&3 at the very least for those that still want to go. And I'm still waiting for my Boxing Day tix to be printed off.
Gazza_11
2 Oct 2010, 13:11
Has anyone in Melbourne received their tickets in the mail for Boxing Day?
magic_johnson!
2 Oct 2010, 23:13
Havn't got my tickets for sydney or melbourne. Come on, ticketek...
My Adelaide tickets haven't been delivered yet.
Gazza_11
14 Oct 2010, 18:10
Just got mine in the mail. Only thing is I've just remembered I booked one adult ticket and two kids, because I was planning to go with my dad and cousin. Those plans kinda fell through and now I'm supposed to be going with my uncle and his son, who's 30.
Does anyone know if it's possible to pay and upgrade a kids ticket to adult?
OzBomber
14 Oct 2010, 18:37
Got mine today aswell. Still waiting in my T20 tickets though.
magic_johnson!
15 Oct 2010, 18:03
Got mine for Melbourne, still waiting for Sydney's.
Juddy88
15 Oct 2010, 18:15
Got my Perth, Melb and Sydney tickets :thumbsu:
Can't wait. Was good last year, but this year will be better. Can't wait for that first beer at the MCG again!
Gazza_11
17 Oct 2010, 11:11
Just got mine in the mail. Only thing is I've just remembered I booked one adult ticket and two kids, because I was planning to go with my dad and cousin. Those plans kinda fell through and now I'm supposed to be going with my uncle and his son, who's 30.
Does anyone know if it's possible to pay and upgrade a kids ticket to adult?
Just found out that's possible, in case anyone else was wondering.
Judds Jiants
23 Oct 2010, 09:58
anyone still havent got there adelaide tickets i leave to go to brisbane soonish and need them before then any ideas?
Yeh I'm still waiting for my Adelaide tickets. Just email, or phone them and ask when they will be sent, and if it's after you leave, if you can get them earlier.
Bombers_Forever
24 Oct 2010, 09:27
Still waiting for Sydney......
ManWithNoName
24 Oct 2010, 09:31
Bought my Boxing Day tickets about a week and a half ago, got them on Wednesday.
Gazza_11
24 Oct 2010, 20:59
Gee, which tier are you on?
OzBomber
24 Oct 2010, 21:03
I'd be guessing he's on the top level. I got them on the day they came out and could only get the top tier. I'm surprised it's not sold out tbh.
Admiral Afterworld
25 Oct 2010, 05:55
going to day 2 of the MCG Test :thumbsu: Got four tickets in general reserved
Sitting in M7 for anyone keeping score.
ManWithNoName
25 Oct 2010, 10:13
I'd be guessing he's on the top level. I got them on the day they came out and could only get the top tier. I'm surprised it's not sold out tbh.
Level 3, AFL Members. It's my favourite place to sit at all sport at the MCG. Good elevated angle without being too high.
magic_johnson!
25 Oct 2010, 21:11
Have all my tickets to Syd and Melb :thumbsu:
Bombers_Forever
26 Oct 2010, 05:09
Finally got my Sydney ticket yesterday.
Love the essay of Terms and Conditions inside the 'wallet'.
Level 3, AFL Members. It's my favourite place to sit at all sport at the MCG. Good elevated angle without being too high.
Except when it rains...
Have all my tickets to Syd and Melb :thumbsu:
Gonna be an epic couple of weeks for you, enjoy :thumbsu:
ManWithNoName
26 Oct 2010, 11:24
Except when it rains...
Few things better in life than sitting in the rain at the footy.
Gazza_11
26 Oct 2010, 12:03
Have all my tickets to Syd and Melb :thumbsu:
Nice, which days are you going for?
royboy2
26 Oct 2010, 12:16
Boxing Day isn't going to sell out for atleast a couple of weeks so you've got plenty of time.
Just a question though. What's the best bay to sit to be among the atmosphere of the Barmy Army and Bay 13? Would Bay 10 be good?
Probably too late now but the areas we will be are:
Brisbane - Section 31
Adelaide - General Admission
Perth - Northern Perimeter, Block 13
Melbourne - M15
Sydney - Bay 11
OzBomber
26 Oct 2010, 13:27
Probably too late now but the areas we we will be are:
Brisbane - Section 31
Adelaide - General Admission
Perth - Northern Perimeter, Block 13
Melbourne - M15
Sydney - Bay 11
Nah I watched some vids on youtube and it was from about bay 1 until bay 8.
royboy2
26 Oct 2010, 13:50
Nah I watched some vids on youtube and it was from about bay 1 until bay 8.
What? They have this summers allocations on youtube? :confused:
OzBomber
26 Oct 2010, 14:29
What? They have this summers allocations on youtube? :confused:
No, I watched videos of the Barmy Army from boxing day wheb they last came out and could tell where they were sitting.
royboy2
26 Oct 2010, 14:53
Ah that explains it
From an email I recieved july 9
Following a recent meeting with the Barmy Army in London CATO (Cricket Australia Travel Office) have confirmed that Cricket Australia have maintained the firm stance that they have adopted since 2006/07 with England suporters and that they will not be making ticket only packages available to any of the authorised tour ...operators including the Barmy Army.
The Barmy Army are offering the cheapest ticket and accommodation packages on the market and details of all the packages are available on www.barmyarmy.com (http://www.barmyarmy.com/)
We can now advise that the Barmy Army supporters travelling on official packages are very likely to be sitting in the following areas at each venue:
Gabba bays 31 and 32
Adelaide Oval General Admission
Waca blocks 1 and 2
MCG M15 and M16 Gt Southeren Stand
SCG (Venue still to be formally confirmed) but if it is the SCG it will more than likely be blocks 8 and 9 O'Reilly stand
Perth was later updated to Block 13 and Sydney to Bay 11.
My tickets for Brisbane are Bay 31 & the Melbourne tests are all M15
magic_johnson!
26 Oct 2010, 15:20
Nice, which days are you going for?
Syd days 2,3
melb day 1
prob go to a few more days in melbourne though, especially if it's close
andrew23
26 Oct 2010, 16:02
Still waiting on my Adelaide tickets
Is anyone else still waiting on their Ashes tickets to arrive (more specifically those in Adelaide)? I could swear it said they'd be delivered last month.
THRILLHO
2 Nov 2010, 19:35
Two questions:
Melbourne tickets still available?
Sydney all sold out?
OzBomber
2 Nov 2010, 19:46
There'd be stacks of Melbourne tickets left. They won't sell out a 100,000 seat stadium. Highest crowd ever is only 90k.
THRILLHO
3 Nov 2010, 09:21
For Melbourne I meant day one and for Sydney I meant for the whole five days.
Will probably go to day three or four of the Melbourne and hopefully day four of the Sydney test
WheatsWorshipper
3 Nov 2010, 23:29
In regards to Melbourne will any of the other days sell out or just day one? I'm keen to go day two or three and I'm wondering if I'll need to book or just rock up on the day?
There are still quite a lot of tickets available for Boxing Day. Just jump on ticketek now and buy them.
In regards to days 2-5, it won't sell out, I'm sure you can just rock up on the day and buy them at the gate.
WheatsWorshipper
4 Nov 2010, 12:58
There are still quite a lot of tickets available for Boxing Day. Just jump on ticketek now and buy them.
In regards to days 2-5, it won't sell out, I'm sure you can just rock up on the day and buy them at the gate.
thanks for the info
last year i just rocked up and i'm planning on doing it this year but i thought it might be different being an Ashes test
Admiral Afterworld
4 Nov 2010, 16:26
There'd be stacks of Melbourne tickets left. They won't sell out a 100,000 seat stadium. Highest crowd ever is only 90k.
They did in 2006.
Bear in mind the MCC. The AFL has sell outs in the 85,000-90,00 range during the season. Still a sell out if the MCC isn't full.
Judds Jiants
4 Nov 2010, 16:41
got all my adelaide tickets today finally leaving in a week and a half for brisbane was getting a little nervous there
OzBomber
4 Nov 2010, 17:01
They did in 2006.
Bear in mind the MCC. The AFL has sell outs in the 85,000-90,00 range during the season. Still a sell out if the MCC isn't full.
Day 1, true but they won't for the other days.