True ticket prices revealed as first wave of sales for Tour de France 2027 Grand Départ goes ahead
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Follow us on GoogleWe have known for some time that the 2027 Tour de France is set to return to the UK. Last week, at the official presentation, the full routes for the men's and women's Grand Départs were announced. The men's race will start in the Scottish capital, but attending the team presentations at Edinburgh castle will cost you.
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Prudhomme announced the official routes last week
An historic setting for the 2027 Grand Départ
The first stage of the men's 2027 Tour de France will take place on July 2, and starts in Edinburgh. The route will then head south, into England. The riders will finish in Carlisle.
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Two days before the first stage, the men's team presentation will take place in the grounds of Edinburgh castle. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will present the event, showcasing cultural displays of music, dance, and Scottish heritage.
The event was widely advertised on the official Grand Départ social media channels.
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12 years since a paid-for event, and the cost is not small
It has been 12 years since the Tour de France came to Britain, and perhaps not so coincidentally, 12 years since fans have had to pay to attend the team presentation.
In 2014, the event took place in the First Direct Arena in Leeds, with tickets from £45 (~$60).
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On the initial announcment, the only price information listed was that tickets would start at £27 (~$36).
However, since then fans accessing pre-sale have revealed the tickets are priced in bands, with premier seating costing £99 (~$132). There is also no concession pricing available.
General sale yet to open, but early access is underway
Despite the cost, which is not trifling, the pre-sale tickets have flown 'off the shelves', which the official Grand Départ Instagram announced last week.
General tickets will go on sale this Friday
Those who signed up for the official newsletter could access the tickets from Friday October 23, whilst members of British Cycling, Scottish Cycling and Beicio Cymru (Welsh Cycling) could a day later.
There was a further pre-sale for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo customer on Monday, October 26.
General sale opens this Friday, October 30, at midday.
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