Liverpool FC have announced a partial U-turn on plans to increase ticket prices for the next three seasons, following organised protests and a significant backlash from supporters at Anfield
Felix Keith
13:51, 07 May 2026Updated 13:51, 07 May 2026
Liverpool fans protest against ticket prices
Liverpool fans have protested against proposed ticket price increases(Image: AFP/Getty Images)
Liverpool has reversed plans to raise ticket prices over the next three seasons following protests from their supporters. Recent fixtures at Anfield have witnessed coordinated demonstrations, with fans displaying banners and placards while chanting against their American owners, and a change of direction has now been confirmed.
The club had previously outlined fixed ticket price rises for the next three campaigns, triggering fury amongst the fanbase. Liverpool stated that inflation and rising operational costs required offsetting, but the backlash, coordinated by supporter groups, was substantial, with owners Fenway Sports Group coming under fire.
Liverpool officials have since held discussions with supporter groups, including Spirit of Shankly and Spion Kop 1906, and made a partial U-turn. Rather than increases aligned with inflation for the next three seasons, the club has reached a compromise by raising the general admission price by three percent next year with a price freeze for the 2027/28 campaign.
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"The club and Supporters Board will use the certainty of these seasons to seek longer-term alternative solutions across the game and explore commercial ideas with the Supporters Board in an attempt to avoid future ticket price increases and address issues around affordability and accessibility for future generations," Liverpool said in a statement.
"LFC believes that, without wider progress on alternative solutions, future inflationary increases may still be required, including season 2028-29, and will continue to engage with its supporters. Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all.
"The club also remains committed to managing its cost challenges responsibly, giving advance notice to supporters and certainty to its own financial planning to remain competitive at the highest levels of football."
Fans held up cards in protest against the price increases
Fans held up cards in protest against the price increases(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA)
In a joint statement with other involved fan groups, Spirit of Shankly said: "We understand disappointment at next season's increase in ticket prices will remain for some, but there will be none the season after and we want to assure fans we will continue talks with the club and do our best to find other ways to prevent future rises.
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"Our matchday culture has also been top of the agenda recently and again, SOS, as part of the Supporters' Board, will work to protect it. We would like to thank those at LFC who have listened to us and engaged with us, not all club hierarchies would have done the same. And we look forward to working with them to find future paths that benefit all.
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"We also want to thank you for backing us, for helping with handing out leaflets, for protesting and making sure your voices were heard. We could not have reached this point without you."
Liverpool sits fourth in the Premier League and are poised to conclude the 2025/26 season empty-handed. Arne Slot's side welcome Chelsea to Anfield in Saturday's early kick-off before concluding fixtures against Aston Villa and Brentford.