World Snooker coming, Beijing Guoan Season Ticket on sale

Good news for snooker lovers, tickets for 2009 World Snooker China Open went on sale today. They are available through Emma Ticketmaster and price range from RMB 20-RMB 2,009. Call ticketing hotline on 6551 6590 and 400-707-9999. The game starts on Mar 30 at Beijing University Student Gymnasium, view the full fixture and price details here.

On football, despite the Chinese Football Association taking its time on deciding fixtures (like always), Beijing Guoan has recently issued its season ticket at the price of RMB 260, including 15 CSL and 3 AFC Champion’s League home games. There will be 6,000 sets available, served on a first-come-to-get basis. The ticket can be purchased at the West Gate of Workers’ Stadium (Gongti) on Feb 28 and Mar 1, 9am-4pm, ID required. If you are not into going to Gongti 18 times a year (clubbing and drinking not included), single match ticket can also be purchased 3 days before the game at RMB 30-RMB 100.

With the Australian Internationals Griffiths brothers on board, Beijing will be taking on Newcastle Jets at home in Gongti at 8pm on Mar 10. Tough start for Guoan.

Emma Ticketmaster: http://www.emma.cn/event_en_1784.html
Beijing Guoan: http://www.fcguoan.com/news/index.aspx?id=090220051745d2d357c9
Sohu: http://sports.sohu.com/20090219/n262345010.shtml