Tickets to go on sale in the autumn : Oslo Ski-VM 2011

Tickets to the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011 will go on sale September 1st. Interest among the public is keen, both in Norway and in other countries. With an exciting programme of races, a large number of afternoon events and several price categories, tickets are expected to be snapped up quickly.

There are a total of 11 days of competition during the World Ski Championships at Holmenkollen. During the first half, the events will take place at the cross-country arena and at Midtstubakken, while the events during the second half will take place at the cross-country arena and Holmenkollbakken.

For a detailed programme of races, click here.

Just over 30,000 spectators
At Holmenkollbakken there is room for around 18,000 in the "lapels" and "bowl", in addition to around 12,000 in the outer ski jump arena. The cross-country arena holds 27,000, with 14,000 in the stands and the rest divided between "Kapellskogen" and "Gratishaugen" (now called "VM-haugen"). At Midtstubakken, around 14,000 spectators can watch ski jumping competitions, with around 5 000 in the stands, and the remaining on the surrounding hill.

Ticket facts
Note: Not all details regarding ticket prices and ticket zones have been finalised. The following is a preliminary overview - with the proviso that there may be some changes.

The three World Championships arenas (Midtstubakken, Holmenkollbakken and the cross-country arena) have been divided into ticket zones with 4-5 different price categories.
For seven of the race days there are day passes. These provide admission to all of the day's events (up to three) regardless of arena or sport.
On four days, ticket sales will be by event. This applies to Saturday, 26 February, Sunday, 27 February, Thursday, 3 March and Saturday, 5 March. For these days, day passes will be available only on "Gratishaugen" (now called "VM-haugen), since from this mound spectators have a good view of both the cross-country arena and Holmenkollbakken.
In all three arenas there are a limited number of numbered seats in the most expensive ticket zones. Otherwise there is unnumbered standing room in all the other zones.
The prices are family-friendly, with children under 12 free in the least expensive ticket zones (when accompanied by an adult).
Tickets cost from NOK 295 to NOK 775 (exclusive service fee). Exact prices per zone and ticket type will be announced when tickets go on sale September 1st.
Tickets will be sold via the Internet (www.billettservice.no), by phone on 815 33 133 and at sales outlets throughout Norway.

For the latest ticket information, visit www.oslo2011.no