Key Olympic facts
Key dates
When are the London 2012 Games?
The Olympic Games takes place between 27 July to 12 August 2012 and the Paralympic Games from 29 August to 9 September 2012 at a range of venues, mostly in the new Olympic Park but with other venues in Earls Court, Wembley, Manchester, Coventry, Westminster, Wimbledon and Weymouth.
Key dates
- Olympic Torch relay starts (UK Wide) 18 May 2012
- Olympic Torch relay arrives in London 21 July 2012
- Olympic football starts 25 July 2012
- Opening ceremony 27 July 2012
- Closing Ceremony 12 August 2012
- Paralympics: opening 29 August 2012
- Paralympics: closing 9 September 2012
