Old Trafford football ground will host nine Olympic football matches this summer, as some of the world’s top nations compete in Manchester as part of the 2012 Games.
Team GB’s opening game will give fans the first opportunity to see the best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in the form of a brand new squad that will take on Senegal at Old Trafford. It takes place on Thursday 26 July.
Five-time World Cup winners but never Olympic champions, Brazil, will play Belarus on Sunday 29 July. In the first of the two double-headers at Old Trafford, Egypt and New Zealand will meet later that day.
Current world and European champions, Spain, will be coming to dazzle the Old Trafford crowd as they’re scheduled to meet Morocco on Wednesday 1 August.
Manchester is also set to host an Olympic women’s football group game, as the USA take on North Korea on Tuesday 31 July.
The other London 2012 Olympic Games football matches at Old Trafford include semi-final games for both the men’s and women’s competitions. Here, the stakes will be even higher, as the world’s top footballing nations bid for a place in the London 2012 Olympic final.
Manchester has a rich history of hosting international football matches and this summer’s tournament promises to be a thrilling experience for all involved.
You can secure your seat now for this historic event by purchasing official Olympic hospitality today.
Hospitality at Old Trafford is an ideal way to experience the magic of the Olympics outside of London and there is a range of packages available. Starting at £99 plus VAT, all include excellent seats, food and car parking.
Packages purchased for games on 26 and 29 July include entry to both games and light refreshments in between games.*
For more information on official 2012 Olympic football hospitality packages please fill in the form below.
* Packages cannot be sold separately for each game on these days.
