Invictus Games 2023, tickets available online from today, 30 November

Lifestyle Calendar / Düsseldorf, November 30, 2022

Invictus Games 2023 in Dusseldorf, tickets available online starting today, but they are limited because the Merkur Arena has been converted for the sports games. One of the most important events in the calendar of the state capital Düsseldorf. Also read previous coverage of the Games with exclusive interviews.

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Prince Harry ©IG23

Düsseldorf, November 30, 2022: From September 9 to 16, 2023, more than 500 competitors from over 20 nations will compete in various disciplines at the Invictus Games, which will be held in Germany for the first time. International music stars, prominent presenters are expected to attend both the opening ceremony and the closing show in the Merkur-Spiel-Arena. And of course, the patron of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is also expected and will perform in Düsseldorf. Tickets for the opening ceremony on Saturday, September 9, 2023, and the closing show on Saturday, September 16, 2023, will be available online from 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.© Neuland Concerts

In the past, for example, world stars such as Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Ellie Goulding, the Foo Fighters, James Blunt or the Kaiser Chiefs were guests, explains Brigadier General Alfred Marstaller, head of the project team of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023, and adds: "We will transform the MERKUR-SPIEL-ARENA for this international event. Therefore the contingent of tickets for the opening and closing ceremony will be limited. Please secure your tickets in time."

Tickets for the events will be available online at www.invictusgames23.de/tickets starting November 30, 2022.

Tickets for the events are available in three different price categories:

Opening show: PK 1: 40.00 Euro PK 2: 30.00 Euro PK 3: 20.00 Euro

Closing show: PK 1: 35,00 Euro PK 2: 25,00 Euro PK 3: 15,00 Euro

From September 10 to 16, 2023, the sporting competitions will be held in the Invictus Games Park Spectators are invited to experience the Invictus spirit up close and enjoy the extensive supporting program and the great atmosphere.

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From left: General Marstaller, Lod Mayor Keller, Prince Harry & Duchess Meghan, Siemtje Möller, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant General Markus Laubenthal ©IG23

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