Manchester United have announced a five per cent increase to season ticket prices ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Red Devils have cited rising costs and “financial issues” as the reason behind the increase, despite the club’s hugely underwhelming performances this season.
Fans have also been warned that they will incur a £10 fine if they list their season ticket for resale within 14 days of a match. Season ticket holders will be expected to attend 16 of the club’s 19 home Premier League matches, an increase on the previous minimum of 15. Junior season ticket prices have been frozen.
CEO Omar Berrada said: “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.”
A United statement continued: “The late listing of tickets for re-sale greatly impacts the ability for our Members to purchase tickets for the game.
“From next season, when fans wish to sell their ticket back to the club at late notice (within 14 days of the game), there will be a fee of £10 deducted from their refund. There is no fee for reselling prior to 14 days and the forwarding and donating to the MU Foundation options will remain unchanged.”
In addition to the season ticket price rises, seats around the dugout will be converted to hospitality and attract a premium price. The changes are part of efforts by co-owners INEOS to address the club’s finances. United have posted losses for five consecutive years.
Fans have recently protested against ticket price increases and United met with the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) to discuss changes to costs. The FAB has said that it argued in favour of freezing season ticket prices but that it is “relieved” that the increase matches the five per cent from previous seasons.
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