Ticket prices to watch Man United at Old Trafford next season will increase by an average of 5%, this is the level applied to tickets for each match. Ticket prices for the whole season and for people under 16 years old will be adjusted and announced later.
This will be the third consecutive year that Man United has increased ticket prices after 11 consecutive years of holding prices. Two years ago, Man United also maintained a 5% increase in ticket prices per match. In November last year, the club announced an increase in ticket prices, eliminating incentives for children and people over 65 years old. Accordingly, the ticket price per match for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season will be 66 pounds/ticket, regardless of the age of the buyer.
Man United fans strongly objected and viewed it as an offensive act by the team's leadership. However, things are still uncertain and ticket prices are expected to increase in the coming years as Man United will face huge costs for building the stadium.
The Athletic said that in the coming time, Man United may consider adjusting incentives for young and old fans. Along with that, the club also adjusted the seating positions on the pitch to better suit those incentives. The seats next to the coaching staff and substitutes will cost more. Barcelona and Chelsea have applied this method and achieved quite good results.
The ticket price per match will be studied and changed depending on who is Man United's opponent. There will be 19 matches for Man United at Old Trafford in each Premier League season. Previously, 15 of these matches had ticket prices adjusted according to the match depending on the opponent. Now, the adjusted figure will increase to 16.
Man United has met with FAB - Advisory Board of the Fans Association to discuss the ticket price situation. It is no surprise that FAB wants the team to keep the current price. FAB's argument is based on the general financial situation, not only of the team, it must also be viewed from the perspective of fans.
One of the notable statements from FAB was the kindness of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and CEO Omar Berrada when discussing the issue of ticket prices. FAB said the Man United leadership duo listened very much and expressed goodwill as well as concern for the emotions of fans.
Increasing ticket prices in the context of a difficult financial situation is a very sensitive matter. It will help the team increase revenue to avoid bankruptcy as Sir Jim said. However, with their form and performance at the bottom, Man United's ticket price increase for fans who still spend money to go to the stadium every week is quite unacceptable.
This is a season where Man United have been hopeless in the domestic arena and could end the match in the lowest position in the Premier League era. In the Europa League, they have reached the quarter-finals and will face Lyon.
