The Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Blast, Department of Business & Economic Development, Maryland Stadium Authority and Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association announced today that Chelsea Football Club will play against AC Milan at M&T Bank Stadium on July 24 as part of the World Football Challenge. In addition, the Baltimore Bays, recently named the No. 1 boys youth soccer club in the country by Soccer America, have announced that the club has formed a partnership with Chelsea that will benefit youth soccer players throughout the state of Maryland.
The six-city World Football Challenge will kick off on July 19 and conclude on July 26 with Chelsea, AC Milan, FC Internazionale Milano and Club America playing at some of the most recognized stadiums across the U.S., including M&T Bank Stadium, the Rose Bowl (Pasadena, Calif.), the Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Ga.), Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.), Stanford Stadium (Palo Alto, Calif.) and the new Cowboys Stadium (Arlington, Texas).
Tickets for the Friday, July 24 match between Chelsea and AC Milan are on sale now and are available at www.worldfootballchallenge.com, www.ticketmaster.com, and www.baltimoreravens.com/tickets or by calling (410) 547-SEAT for Baltimore Area TicketMaster, (202) 397-SEAT for Washington DC TicketMaster, (703) 573 –SEAT for Northern Virginia TicketMaster, or (800) 551-SEAT for Out of State TicketMaster. Groups can purchase tickets through the Baltimore Blast by calling (410) 73-BLAST; for VIP Packages call (410) 261-RAVE. Ticket prices range from $35-$125 ($125 Club Level and lower midfield, includes practice session with both teams on July 21, $75 lower sideline, $50 lower corner/lower goal/Chelsea & AC Milan fan areas, $40 upper sideline, $35 upper end goal). If tickets are still available on game day, they can be purchased at the M&T Bank Stadium Box Office.
For hotel room reservations visit reservations.baltimore.org.
Take Amtrak to Baltimore for the Match
Receive 40% companion rail fare discount with purchase of a full- fare adult ticket. This offer is valid for sale between January 1, 2009, through December 13, 2009, and valid for travel January 5, 2009, through December 17, 2009. Go to www.amtrak.com to purchase tickets. Promotional Code: V828. Click here for details and restrictions.
Parking for the game will be $25 per car and can be purchased in advance by calling 410-261-RAVE. Parking spaces for fans with disabilities are available on a first come, first served basis in Lots B, C & R (Lot R is located under the Russell Street bridge). No permits are issued in advance for disabled parking spaces. An appropriate state-issued disabled placard or license plate is required to gain access to available disabled parking spaces and the registered owner must be in the vehicle. Guests requiring disabled parking should arrive at the lots as early as possible, as spaces fill up quickly. To learn more about the public transportation options, call the MTA at 410-539-5000 or 1-866-RIDE-MTA or visit www.mtamaryland.com.
WORLD FOOTBALL CHALLENGE MATCH SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 19
Club America vs. FC Internazionale Milano at Stanford Stadium (Palo Alto, Calif.)
7 p.m. EST on ESPN2
Tuesday, July 21
Chelsea FC vs. FC Internazionale Milano at the Rose Bowl (Pasadena, Calif.)
11 p.m. EST on ESPN2
Wednesday, July 22
AC Milan vs. Club America at the Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Ga.)
7 p.m. EST on ESPN2
Friday, July 24
AC Milan vs. Chelsea FC at M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore, Md.)
8 p.m. EST on ESPN
Sunday, July 26
AC Milan vs. FC Internazionale Milano at Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
5 p.m. EST on ESPN2
Sunday, July 26
Chelsea FC vs. Club America at Cowboy Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
7 p.m. EST on ESPN2