-
Manchester United announces a 5% increase in season ticket prices for the 2026-27 season.
-
About 600 supporters will be moved from the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand to create more hospitality seating.
-
The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust criticizes the decision and supports a campaign for a ticket price freeze.
Manchester United will increase season ticket prices by 5% at Old Trafford for the 2026-27 season and relocate several hundred fans to add more hospitality seats.
The club, a 20-time Premier League champion that last won the title in 2013, stated its aim is to regain its status at the top of both domestic and European football.
“We aim to keep investing in the team and enhancing our facilities for the best experience for fans. We also need to ensure the club is financially sustainable, considering inflation and rising costs,” the club mentioned in its announcement.
The increase of about 5% in all areas of Old Trafford averages just over £2 ($2.70) per game for adult season ticket holders, according to the club.
The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust described the changes as “disappointing,” referencing the Football Supporters’ Association’s campaign for a league-wide ticket price freeze.
“Supporters are paying increasingly more to watch their team, and as the FSA campaign states: enough is enough,” said MUST in a statement.
“We have also learned that 600 loyal fans are being moved to accommodate more hospitality,” it added regarding the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand plans. “These fans will understandably be upset and deserve better treatment from the club than those who faced similar issues last year.”
Hospitality areas provide significant revenue for clubs, often attracting tourists willing to pay high prices.