The process of issuing tickets for the tournament is divided into two distinct phases.
The first phase of ticket sales officially opened at 17:00 on August 23, 2024, with the simultaneous launch of ticket sales on barley.com, the Ford Bowl Fan Center WeChat app, Ticket Planet, and other viewing platforms, with tickets being purchased mainly through online channels at this stage. For more information on ticketing, please refer to the information on the ticketing website. No specific time for offline ticketing has been announced yet.
The second phase of ticketing will be launched at 17:00 on August 28, 2024, when the specific ticketing platform will be announced in the next phase.
Ticket prices are set at six different levels, specifically including 1,680 RMB (with exclusive VIP treatment, the exact treatment is not known, guessing that it may be similar to a private room with food and beverage service), 1,380 RMB, 1,180 RMB, 780 RMB, 480 RMB, and 280 RMB. Regarding the specific location of the different ticket areas, you can refer to the attached map.
Since the official opening of the Barracuda Bay Professional Football Stadium in Dalian, I have watched a number of matches live. My personal feeling is that as a professional soccer stadium, the distance between the stands and the pitch is very close. From a viewing point of view, there is no such thing as a "bad position" in Barracuda Bay, only that different positions bring different experiences.
Nearly every position in the first-floor stands allows for close immersion in the excitement of the game, while the second-floor views are equally comfortable and pleasant, and the third-floor enjoys a unique perspective overlooking the stadium.
If I had to make a choice, I would be inclined to purchase the $480 ticket price so that I can be up close and personal with the fans in support of the national team and still enjoy a good viewing experience.
Please note in the picture above that the organizer of this race is the Dalian Municipal People's Government, which is highly reliable in terms of race security.
In terms of transportation, the problem of parking for private cars appears to be particularly acute. When watching a match, it takes at least 20 minutes to walk from the parking location to the stadium. If you choose to travel by subway, the nearest subway station will be closed after the game for safety reasons, and it will take more than 30 minutes to reach the next station by subway.
Observe the pictures below, foreign fans choose to stay in Dalian soccer youth training base and enjoy bus transportation service.
The above is what I have come up with so far, and I will let you know if I have more to add in the future.
