LOCOG Announces Group Dates for GB’s Olympic Football Teams

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed the dates of GB’s Olympic Football teams group games with their first fixture scheduled for Thursday 26 July at Old Trafford.

The men’s team, coached by Stuart Pearce will have their second game at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 29 July with their final group game being at the Millennium stadium on Wednesday 1 August.

Coached by Hope Powell, the women’s team will kick off the tournament on Wednesday 25 July at the Millennium Stadium, with their following match at the same venue on Saturday 28 July. Their final group stage match will take place on Tuesday 31 July at Wembley Stadium.

The official draw for the Olympic Football tournament will take place on 24 April 2012 at Wembley Stadium.

Team GB Chef de Mission Andy Hunt said: ‘We are delighted that the group fixtures for Team GB in both men’s and women’s Football will allow fans from throughout the United Kingdom to experience the spirit and energy of the Olympic Games while showing their support for Team GB.’

LOCOG also announced that tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Football tournaments will go back on sale from 11am on 29 November 2011. There are more than 1.5 million Football tickets still available across all sessions, with limited availability at matches taking place at Wembley.

LOCOG Director of Sport Debbie Jevans commented: ‘The prospect of Team GB taking part in the Games has captured the imagination of the public and we are pleased to be able to confirm their group stage fixtures ahead of tickets going back on sale.

‘With teams like Spain and Brazil already qualified and fantastic venues across the country, the Olympic Football tournaments promise to be a great family day out at the Olympic Games next summer.’