November 25 – Fan groups have called on Premier League clubs to freeze home ticket prices for the next two seasons, demanding ‘the arms race between clubs’ be stopped.
On Monday, a letter published by the Football Supporters’ Association and signed by more than 100 fan groups read: “We are deeply concerned by the continuing trend of rising home ticket prices across the Premier League. These increases risk pricing out the very people who make the game what it is.
“Rising prices are making it harder for regular fans, especially younger generations and working-class communities, to attend matches.”
The letter argued that fan loyalty “shouldn’t be maximised for profit.”
Clubs are being asked to freeze prices for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, share data on ticket pricing and policies with supporters, and hold discussions with fans over future pricing.
For the 2024-25 season, 19 of the 20 clubs in the English top flight raised ticket prices. Thirteen clubs increased prices this season as well.
“We know some clubs worry about holding prices if their rivals continue to raise theirs. That’s why a Premier League-wide halt is needed. It stops the constant cycle of increases and allows time to find a fairer, more transparent approach that doesn’t keep loading the burden onto fans.”
The fans have demanded a two-season-long halt on home ticket price increases for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons.
The letter highlighted that the existence of a £30 cap on away tickets serves as an example of a successful ticketing policy, describing it as “a landmark agreement that proved clubs and supporters can work together to make positive change. It showed that valuing your supporters strengthens the game, and is something that must continue.”
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