Arsenal Announces Season Ticket Price Increase and Safe Standing Area Introduction

omidbasir- Arsenal Football Club has announced a 3.9% increase in men’s season ticket prices for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Additionally, the club will introduce a safe standing area at the Emirates Stadium, marking a significant change in matchday experience.

This decision continues a trend, as it is the fifth consecutive year that Arsenal has raised ticket prices. For the 2026-27 season, the club will offer two types of season tickets: a 23-match option that includes Champions League home matches and a 19-match option covering only Premier League games. Both types will see an average price increase of 3.9% compared to the previous season, and the club level season tickets will reflect the same increase.

The Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) has expressed disappointment regarding the Football Supporters Association’s proposal for a ticket price freeze across all Premier League clubs, which they feel has not been adequately considered. Despite the increase, Arsenal will continue to offer 1,000 free tickets to the local community for the 2026-27 season, a gesture aimed at fostering local engagement.

Arsenal’s season tickets are already among the most expensive in the Premier League, and the club reported receiving £127 million in ticket revenue during the 2023-24 season, ranking third in income from gate receipts behind Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. The AST has voiced concerns regarding the financial pressures faced by match-going supporters, emphasizing the need for the Premier League and clubs to seriously consider strategies to prevent escalating costs.

In addition to the price changes, the introduction of safe standing comes after extensive consultation with supporters. From next season, standing rails will be installed in sections of the Clock End’s lower tier where supporters typically stand, with similar provisions planned for the North Bank lower tier starting in the 2027-28 season. This initiative will create approximately 13,500 licensed standing spaces at the Emirates, enhancing the matchday atmosphere for fans.