World Cup '06

What are the advantages of the chip technology used at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM)?

FIFA and the organising committee opted for chip-based tickets to improve customer service and to make security measures scaleable. Every ticket is unique. Lost tickets can therefore be blocked for stadium access. Chips allow precise allocation of tickets to shipments. Every customer is guaranteed their seat in the stadium as the tickets are forge proof.

What happens if I lose my ticket? What can the finder do with the chip? Can my ticket be misused?

No, never. Even if a finder would read out chip data they would be of no use. As no private data is stored, no access to the ticket database is possible.

How and when do I get the tickets?

The tickets will be posted six to eight weeks before the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM), to the address (applicant's) provided by you.
Therefore please ensure that the 2006 FIFA World Cup (TM) Ticketing Center is kept up to date with your current delivery address.

TST series for matches after the group stage will only be available at pick-up stations near the respective venues upon presentation of a certificate and proper identification. You will receive detailed information on this along with the delivery of your tickets for the group matches.

How are TST Series delivered?

The tickets for the preliminary matches will be posted six to eight weeks prior to the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany (TM). Tickets will be posted to the address indicated by the applicant. Please ensure that the 2006 FIFA World Cup (TM) Ticketing Center is always informed of your up-to-date delivery address.

The tickets for the matches taking place after the round matches will be available, upon presentation of a certificate and an identity card or passport at Venue Ticketing Processing Centres (VTPCs) which are located close to each of the venues.

Further information on this will be sent to you together with your tickets for the preliminary matches.