Montreal chosen as host for 2020 figure skating world championships

[TanithandBenFan]

The good news for us in the U.S is the exchange rate is much more favorable now. My GPF ticket this year was 200 USD vs 250 CAD.

 

[Lara]

Thanks for the warning. I hope they don't go on sale till next year...

 

[skatingguy]

Thanks for the warning. I hope they don't go on sale till next year...

Worlds for London 2013 went on sale in the spring of 2012 so I would expect them sometime next spring.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

The payment for the tickets was also done in three installments throughout 2012, so that helped for those who can't pay the full amount up front.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

There was a booth for 2020 Worlds at Skate America, and the rep said tickets will probably go on sale in April or May.

 

[puglover]

I am missing Dash Tours who were great for me when I have gone to skating events on my own. Are there any other skating tour companies that people recommend?

 

[Vash01]

I may consider attending this, even though it is perhaps the farthest from me.

Long ago I visited Montreal in December. All I could see was the snow. So I want to see it in better climate. Summer would be perfect but worlds will be around March end. Hopefully it will be springtime, and less snow. I would like to know about the weather before I make anynpkans to attend, so I may not buy an all events ticket in advance.

 

[quartz]

March can still be crazy scary winter in Canada. Or it can be lovely and delightful spring. It's a total crapshoot.

 

[peibeck]

There was a booth for 2020 Worlds at Skate America, and the rep said tickets will probably go on sale in April or May.

Did they give you an idea of how exorbitant the tickets will be? Montreal is already on the pricey side, so I'm really curious.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I may consider attending this, even though it is perhaps the farthest from me.

Long ago I visited Montreal in December. All I could see was the snow. So I want to see it in better climate. Summer would be perfect but worlds will be around March end. Hopefully it will be springtime, and less snow. I would like to know about the weather before I make anynpkans to attend, so I may not buy an all events ticket in advance.

Worlds in London, Ontario was freezing with snow the same week in March that 2020 Worlds will be, so I'd plan on pretty much anything weather-wise.

Did they give you an idea of how exorbitant the tickets will be? Montreal is already on the pricey side, so I'm really curious.

I forgot to ask about the prices. Not sure if they have the information yet. They were just letting people sign up for the email list.

 

[binbinwinwin]

Did they give you an idea of how exorbitant the tickets will be? Montreal is already on the pricey side, so I'm really curious.

http://www.worlds2013.ca/tickets/

This should give us a good idea of how much tickets will be when they come out, since Montreal is expensive maybe it'll be slightly more.

 

[pat c]

I could very well be wrong, but Bell Centre has 21,000 seats. London had maybe 10,000 if they were lucky, more like 7 or 8000. So, based on that your high side will probably be $1200 and low side maybe $600.00 (cheap seats). But don't quote me.

 

[manhn]

Cheap seats for me!

 

[quartz]

I don't go to many comps, so when I do I like to spoil myself - good seat for me!
*waves at @manhn from afar!

 

[Vash01]

Cheap seats for me!

Me too!- if i make it that far. I may just wait until June to see Montreal.

 

[pat c]

I don't go to many comps, so when I do I like to spoil myself - good seat for me! *waves at @manhn from afar!

Depends on who you're sitting with. We had cheap seats in Boston and it was pretty good.

 

[DaveRocks]

Depends on who you're sitting with. We had cheap seats in Boston and it was pretty good.

And if you're sitting with pat c, you know there's going to be a lot of shenanigans going on!

 

[pat c]

And if you're sitting with pat c, you know there's going to be a lot of shenanigans going on!

HA!! Look who's talking.

 

[quartz]

Oh. Well, I’m not at all interested in shenanigans....

 

[DaveRocks]

Oh. Well, I’m not at all interested in shenanigans....

Lies! All lies!

 

[quartz]

Lies! All lies!

 

[Alilou]

Oh. Well, I’m not at all interested in shenanigans....

Don't worry @quartz. You can sit with me in the best seats and we'll make our own shenanigans

 

[skategal]

Don't worry @quartz. You can sit with me in the best seats and we'll make our own shenanigans

Count me in too. I may splurge on better seats this time.

(Not that Boston wasn't fun in the cheap seats.....it was a hoot.)

 

[pat c]

I don't think so. I'm in agreement with @DaveRocks lies, damn lies.

 

[barbarafan]

I could very well be wrong, but Bell Centre has 21,000 seats. London had maybe 10,000 if they were lucky, more like 7 or 8000. So, based on that your high side will probably be $1200 and low side maybe $600.00 (cheap seats). But don't quote me.

I don't find Montreal expensive...I thinks Stars on Ice Tickets were much cheaper in Mtl. Wait and see when they are closer to sale. As you move west.....starting with Ontario, it goes up and up.

 

[peibeck]

I could very well be wrong, but Bell Centre has 21,000 seats. London had maybe 10,000 if they were lucky, more like 7 or 8000. So, based on that your high side will probably be $1200 and low side maybe $600.00 (cheap seats). But don't quote me.

I hope you are right, but I won't hold my breath.

 

[ChiquitaBanana]

Did they give you an idea of how exorbitant the tickets will be? Montreal is already on the pricey side, so I'm really curious.

Montreal is no more pricey than Quebec City and much less cheaper than Alberta and BC!

 

[ChiquitaBanana]

I may consider attending this, even though it is perhaps the farthest from me.

Long ago I visited Montreal in December. All I could see was the snow. So I want to see it in better climate. Summer would be perfect but worlds will be around March end. Hopefully it will be springtime, and less snow. I would like to know about the weather before I make anynpkans to attend, so I may not buy an all events ticket in advance.

March is still winter time, really. As it was said, anything can happen, but snow would still be common and not unusual. But eh, I love snow! https://www.whereandwhen.net/when/north-america/quebec/montreal/march/

 

[tamms]

I was considering going to Japan for ’19 Worlds but I think it’s a better idea to attend the Montreal one. At least we can drive up from Boston. Now if ticket sale day can come faster…

 

[kwanfan1818]

There are many hotels within walking distance of the arena, plus Montreal has a subway. Winter or not isn't that much of an issue.