Manchester United’s new match categorising strategy has finally been rolled out - so how does the updated pricing regime compare to the club’s hospitality packages?
On Wednesday (June 18), it was revealed that a single ticket to a ‘Category A’ match at Old Trafford could cost fans up to £97.
This price increase comes amid the introduction of Man Utd’s new ticketing system which sees seat prices fluctuating depending on what ‘category’ the Premier League fixture falls into.
Man U's new ticket pricing system has ruffled some feathers (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Man U's new ticket pricing system has ruffled some feathers (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Category C games against Sunderland and Wolves will only cost football fans £37, whilst Category A games - including the Manchester derby and matches against Newcastle United and Tottenham - will see supporters forking out just shy of £100.
The club notes that the £97 price tag applied to less than 1 per cent of available matchday tickets.
Hospitality providers such as Seat Unique and P1 Travel are also selling VIP packages for the upcoming Premier League season - but how does the pricing compare to the club’s new ticket model?
Category A matches - hospitality vs single matchday price comparison
On August 17, Ruben Amorim’s squad will kickstart their 2025/26 campaign at the Theatre of Dreams against Arsenal. Tickets range from £59 to £97.
Various hospitality packages are on sale now via Seat Unique for this Category A match.
These include the North West Quadrant ticket. For £299, you will get a padded seat, a meal deal (including hot food, a drink and a snack) and entry to the Museum on a non-matchday.
Other Category A matches against Chelsea and Liverpool are priced the same for the hospitality experience.
Hospitality packages on sale for Manchester United Category A matches
North West Quadrant = from £299
International Suite Post-Match = from £449
Front 5 Rows with post-match access to Victoria Warehouse = from £599
Seat Unique Club = from £599
Hospitality tickets start from £299 for Category A matches (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Hospitality tickets start from £299 for Category A matches (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Category B matches - hospitality vs single matchday price comparison
Man United officials have categorised 11 Premier League fixtures as ‘B’ games, with ticket prices ranging from £57 to £86.
These include matches against Brighton & Hove Albion, FA Cup 2025 winners Crystal Palace, and recently-promoted Burnley.
Seat Unique is offering a range of VIP experiences to these 2025/26 matches, with tickets starting from £199.
Hospitality packages on sale for Manchester United Category B matches
North West Quadrant = from £199
International Suite Post-Match = from £249
Front 5 Rows with post-match access to Victoria Warehouse = from £399
Seat Unique Club = from £399
Seat Unique is your one-stop-shop for all VIP and hospitality packages (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Seat Unique is your one-stop-shop for all VIP and hospitality packages (Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Category C matches - hospitality packages vs single matchday price comparison
Only two fixtures of the 2025/26 season have been classed as ‘Category C’ matches by the Red Devils.
The first takes place on October 4 and sees Man U taking on Sunderland at Old Trafford.
The second Category C match is vs Wolverhampton Warriors on December 30, with tickets starting from £37 and reaching highs of £60.
Hospitality packages on Seat Unique begin at £149, with some VIP tickets including complimentary bar access as well as sitting in the first five rows of Block N1409. AKA: one of the best seats in the house.
Hospitality packages on sale for Manchester United Category C matches
North West Quadrant = from £149
International Suite Post-Match = from £249
Front 5 Rows with post-match access to Victoria Warehouse = from £349
Seat Unique Club = £349
Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310 (OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310 (OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Which Manchester United 25/26 Premier League games fall into which category?
Category A = Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester City, Tottenham
Category B = Burnley, Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton, West Ham, Bournemouth, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Leeds United, Brentford, Nottingham Forest
Category C = Sunderland, Wolverhampton Wanderers