Manchester United have announced a season ticket rise for next season, but how do tickets at Old Trafford compare with Liverpool, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League
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Manchester United have raised season ticket prices for next season
Manchester United took the decision this week to raise the price of season tickets for the third consecutive season.
The decision, which will mean a five per cent increase for all aside from Under-16s - who saw prices frozen - has sparked a backlash from supporters given Ruben Amorim's side are struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League table while other top flight clubs have chosen to freeze prices for next term.
Ticket prices and the matchday experience are among the issues that have prompted fan discontent around Old Trafford and there are concerns prices could rise further in the coming years. United have unveiled plans to move to a new £2billion stadium by 2030 and leave Old Trafford.
In announcing the price rise for 2025-26, United chief executive Omar Berrada said: “We appreciate the loyal and patient support of our fans, and particularly our season ticket holders who represent the core of our match-going support base.
"We understand the importance of their backing for the team and have worked hard to come up with a pricing package that is fair and reasonable.
“After 11 consecutive years of price freezes, we increased prices by five per cent for the past two seasons and intend to do the same for next season to offset continued rises in operating costs. Prices remain significantly lower than a decade ago when adjusted for inflation, and at similar levels to peer clubs in the north-west of England. “We understand that any price rise is unwelcome, especially during a period of underperformance on the pitch, and we listened carefully to the strong arguments put forward by the FAB in favour of a freeze. However, the club has decided that it would not be right to keep prices unchanged while costs rise and the club continues to face financial issues. We have kept the increase to the lowest possible level and protected our youngest Season-Ticket holders from any rises, while ensuring the club remains financially strong enough to invest in improving the team. “Our overall strategy is to price tickets at levels that keep every seat filled for every game, maximising support for the team, and providing a variety of options for different fans, including concessions for our young and elderly supporters.”
Five of the 10 Premier League clubs who have released their season ticket details for next season have frozen prices. Liverpool, Tottenham, Brentford, Leicester City and West Ham have all opted against a price increase while nine clubs, including Manchester City, are yet to release details. United have announced a five per cent season ticket rise for adults but have not released specific prices.
Of the 10 clubs to release season ticket prices for next season, Tottenham have the most expensive offering at more than £2,300 ahead of Arsenal and West Ham, while the Hammers have cheapest option (£345) with Newcastle United next on £362.
We've rounded up the cheapest and most expensive adult season ticket prices at each club for next term, with prices varying widely.
The three most expensive adult season ticket prices can all be found in the capital with Tottenham £2,367 the dearest ahead of Arsenal (£1726.50) and West Ham (£1,720). The Hammers offset that price with a cheapest offering of £345 while at Spurs it is £856 and at Arsenal it is £921.50.
Brighton are the only other club to have a season ticket costing four figures with their most expensive offering coming in at £1,035 and the cheapest price £610.
Liverpool's price freeze means you can watch the soon-to-be champions of England from £713 rising to a maximum of £904 while Merseyside rivals Everton, who have increased prices ahead of a move to their new stadium, are at a similar price point (£640-£900).
Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest have both increased prices for next term with the most expensive offering at St James Park £940 while it will set you back £915 at the City Ground. Forest's cheapest ticket is £575 while at Newcastle it is £362.
Leicester and Brentford are among the cheapest clubs to follow with the maximum cost at the King Power £845 and the cheapest £404, while it ranges from £495 to £605 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The nine clubs yet to announce their season ticket prices are Manchester City, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Wolves. Bournemouth, Fulham, Ipswich and Southampton.