During the 2012 Games, Olympic and Paralympic events will take place at venues in the Olympic Park, across London, and at out of London venues.
Camp for £5 per pitch within easy reach of the London venues - click on the tab in the lefthand column.
Listed below are the different sporting venues.
Behind each 'Find out' link you'll find key facts about the sporting events taking place at the venue, the venue itself, its location, how to get there and any other attractions nearby. Please use this resource before contacting IPA for assistance.
Behind each 'IPA' link you'll learn if IPA members in the locality of each venue can help with:
assistance with accommodation - either home hosting or sign-posting hotels
assistance with transport
meeting socially with IPA members before or after events
(This 'IPA' part of the website is under development. Information relating to IPA activity is being added to). Please note, unfortunately:
The IPA does not have an allocation of tickets and is not able to purchase tickets on behalf of others. Information about buying tickets can be found on the official website.
It will not be possible either for serving police officers or IPA members to arrange visits or access to any of the Olympic venues.
Olympic Park Venues
Find out how to get to the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Games
The Aquatics Centre will be the venue for Swimming, Paralympic Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and the Aquatics discipline of the Modern Pentathlon. It is located in the South-east corner of the Olympic Park
Find out about the Aquatics Centre IPA
The Basketball Arena will host Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and the final stages of the Handball competition. It is located in the north of the Olympic Park
Find out about the Basketball Arena IPA
The BMX Track will host the Olympic BMX competition during the London 2012 Games. It is located in the north of the Olympic Park
Find out about the BMX Track IPA
The sporting facilities at Eton Manor will be the venue for Wheelchair Tennis during the London 2012 Games. It is located in the north of the Olympic Park
Find out about Eton Manor IPA
The Handball Arena will be the venue for Handball, Goalball and the Fencing discipline of Modern Pentathlon during the London 2012 Games. It is located in the west of the Olympic Park
Find out about the Handball Arena IPA
The temporary Hockey Centre located in the Olympic Park will have two separate pitches, one with spectator seating. The facility will also be used for Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football.
Find out about the Hockey Centre IPA
The Olympic Stadium will host the Athletics and Paralympic Athletics events at the London 2012 Games, as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Find out about the Olympic Stadium IPA
The Velodrome will host Track Cycling and Paralympic Track Cycling. Located in the north of the Olympic Park
Find out about the Velodrome IPA
The temporary Water Polo Arena on the Olympic Park will host the Water Polo competition during the Olympic Games. It is located in the South-east corner of the Olympic Park, next to the Olympic Stadium and alongside the Aquatics Centre
Find out about the Water Polo Arena IPA
London Venues
Earls Court will be transformed into a spectacular Volleyball arena ready for the Games.
Find out about Earls Court IPA
ExCeL is an existing exhibition and conference centre in London's Docklands. Its five arenas will host a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports during the London 2012 Games.
Find out about ExCel IPA
Greenwich Park will host the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian competitions, plus the combined running and shooting event of the Modern Pentathlon.
Find out about Greenwich Park IPA
The Cycling Time Trial will take place on the roads around the stunning Hampton Court Palace, formerly home to many famous monarchs.
Find out about Hampton Court IPA
The Beach Volleyball competition will take place on the Prime Minister’s doorstep at Horse Guards Parade.
Find out about Horse Guards Parade IPA
At Hyde Park, spectators will enjoy a grandstand view of the finishing area for the London 2012 Triathlon, with many thousands more able to watch as the athletes swim, cycle and run on the course.
Find out about Hyde Park IPA
Lord’s Cricket Ground has been home to cricket since 1814 and regularly hosts both test matches and one day international matches. At London 2012, it will host the Olympic Archery competition.
Find out about Lord's Cricket Ground IPA
Originally built for the Millennium celebrations, North Greenwich Arena has been transformed into a sports and entertainment arena with shops, restaurants and more.
Find out about North Greenwich Arena IPA
The Olympic and Paralympic Marathons and the Olympic Cycling Road Races will start and finish in The Mall – an iconic location in central London
Find out about The Mall IPA
The Royal Artillery Barracks will be the venue for Shooting, Paralympic Shooting and Paralympic Archery during the London 2012 Games.
Find out about the Royal Artillery Barracks IPA
Wembley Arena, a flagship live music and sport venue, will host the Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Find out about Wembley Arena IPA
Wembley Stadium is in north-west London, around six miles from the city centre, and comes complete with a sliding roof to protect against bad weather.
Find out about Wembley Stadium IPA
Wimbledon, home of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, will be used for the Tennis competition of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Find out about Wimbledon IPA
Out of London Venues
The City of Coventry Stadium is home to Championship club Coventry City. It is ideally located in the centre of England, in a city which already has strong links with London 2012.
Find out about the City of Coventry Stadium IPA
Eton Dorney will be the venue for Rowing, Paralympic Rowing and Canoe Sprint events during the London 2012 Games.
Find out about Eton Dorney IPA
A new Mountain Bike course will be provided in Hadleigh Farm, Essex, with temporary grandstands and facilities to be built in the run-up to the 2012 Games
Find out about Hadleigh Farm IPA
Hampden Park recently underwent a £70m refurbishment and is now rated as a five-star venue by UEFA, the governing body of European Football.
Find out about Hampden Park IPA
The Lee Valley White Water Centre, located in Hertfordshire, will host the Canoe Slalom competition during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Find out about Lee Valley White Water Centre IPA
The Millennium Stadium is located on the banks of the River Taff, right in the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff.
Find out about the Millennium Stadium IPA
Old Trafford, one of the most famous football grounds in the world, the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ is home to Manchester United Football Club.
Find out about Old Trafford IPA
Home of Newcastle United football club, St James’ Park has hosted many exciting matches, and has a great atmosphere created by fans
Find out about St James' Park IPA
Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour will be the venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions.
Find out about Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour IPA