Ticket sales begin for world swimming meet

Event to be held at Etihad Arena from December 16-21

As the Championships draw closer, we are delighted to announce that the event will be open to spectators.” Aref Al Awani » General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council

Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced the ticket sales for the World Swimming Championships (25m) taking place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island from December 16 to 21, as part of the World Aquatics Festival in Abu Dhabi.

Fans can cheer on over 1,000 athletes from more than over 180 nations, competing for 44 World Championship titles across six days, for a total $2.8 million (Dh10.3m) prize pool. Ticket holders will also be able to attend the World Aquatics Festival in Abu Dhabi for free, which will be hosted in parallel with the Championships, and features the FINA High Diving Qualifier, the ultimate leg of the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021, a brandnew Open Water Swimming Mixed Relay, and a FINA Diving Team Exhibition.

Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said: “As the Championships draw closer, we are delighted to announce that the event will be open to spectators, giving fans the chance to watch some of the world’s most talented athletes as well as stars from Tokyo Olympics compete right here in Abu Dhabi at what promises to be one of the most exciting sports events of the year.”

Tickets are available at the Etihad Arena website.