If you are still planning to attend the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies in first person, you'll probably want to think again since the only seating remaining is priced at £2,012 ($3,160) for the AA class and £1,600 ($2,510) for the A class.
Considering that going alone may not be the most enjoyable, one will probably have to take a friend, spouse, or sibling along which in return would double the price to $6,320 for the AA class and $5,020 for the A class. Right, figures look less attractive now.
Nonetheless, Olympic organizers in London are confident the Olympic Stadium that seats approximately 80,000 will fill up eventually by Friday's ceremony.
Purchasing Tickets
For people still interested in purchasing tickets, purchase is still available online and by phone.
Purchase by Phone: 0844 847 2012
Purchase Tickets Online: Click Here
For online purchases, purchases are allowed for up to 4 people (if that is relevant to you).
If in the U.S., the other option is to catch it on TV or online.
Opening Ceremony Start Time:
London - 9:00 p.m. London Time
USA Eastern- 4:00 p.m.
USA Central - 3:00 p.m.
USA Pacific - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Olympic Stadium at the Olympic Park, Stratford, London.
U.S. TV Schedule:
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Networks: NBC, NBC Sports, MSNBC, CNBC.
Although the ceremony technically begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, NBC will delay the coverage to the evening.
Live Online Streaming:
URL: www.nbcolympics.com
Free? Yes but with conditions*
*Although NBC will not charge you for the stream, you'll need to provide credentials from a TV provider you are currently using. People without a TV provider account cannot watch it.
NBC will stream the 32 sports and their 302 events throughout the games.