During the Games

Be a part of it

In the Summer of 2012 Britain will welcome thousands of international visitors for the Olympic Games (27 July-12 August 2012) and Paralympic Games (29 August-9 September). In this section you can find out about ticketing sales, competition venues and practical plans for transport and accommodation that will ensure visitors have a world-class experience. If you or your clients are going to a London 2012 sports event or ceremony make sure you read the important information for ticket holders at www.london2012.com/spectators – including how to get to venues, what time to arrive and what you can and can't take with you.

Computer generated image of the exterior of the Velodrome for the 2012 Games.

Ticketing

Find out how you and your clients can purchase tickets for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Malmaison

Accommodation

Find out more about the range of accommodation options that will be available during the Games.

Computer generated image of the Velodrome during the 2012 Games

Venues

During the London Games, Olympic and Paralympic events will be staged in a range of venues at the Olympic Park, across London and outside the capital.

Inter-city train

Transport

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has detailed plans in place to ensure that visitors and spectators are able to get to the venues and around London as easily as possible.

Wheelchair basketball players at Windsor

Brand Protection

London 2012 has developed guidelines for tourism businesses - learn more about how you can and cannot refer to the Games.

Olympic-themedexperiences

There are many ways to experience the excitement of the Olympic Games and Britain’s sporting heritage throughout the year without actually buying tickets to the Games.

Find out more

BrandGuidelines

Read guidelines on how you can talk about the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in your promotions and find tools to help you sell London and Britain throughout the year of 2012.

Find out more