Premier League season ticket prices 2023-24 as majority of clubs jack up costs

Loyal Premier League football fans have been forced to pay more for their season tickets despite the cost-of-living crisis - with some hit with 20 per cent price rises.

14 of the 20 top-flight clubs announced hikes in the cost of an adult season ticket for 2023-24, with just four freezing prices.

Despite the Premier League being awash with sponsorship and television revenues, several clubs claimed the raised costs of putting on matches left them with no choice but to charge supporters more.

Nottingham Forest fans have most cause to be aggrieved with some season ticket costs rocketing by 20 per cent - with a new price structure penalising younger fans - despite the club only just avoiding relegation.

Fulham have jacked up season ticket costs by 18 per cent in some areas of Craven Cottage, which now has the league's most expensive seat at an eye-watering £3,000 or £158 a match.

Aston Villa, Everton and Wolves were among the other Premier League clubs putting admission prices up by double digit amounts in some cases.

The rises will cause many fans, especially those supporting families, to seriously consider whether they can afford to attend games.

The latest UK inflation figure was 8.7 per cent in the 12 months to April, but it was as much as 11.1 per cent late last year, pushing food costs and interest rates up.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced up energy prices with households seeing their bills rise by hundreds of pounds over the winter, putting immense strain on budgets.

While many of the clubs acknowledged the effects of the cost-of-living crisis on their fanbase, only Brentford, Chelsea, Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur either froze ticket costs or showed a negligible increase.

Despite pocketing millions from European football prize funds and commercial revenue, big clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all put up prices.

Season tickets also cover just home league games in most cases, forcing fans to shell out more to watch cup and European fixtures.

They also don't cover away games or other matchday costs such as food, drinks and souvenirs.

Mail Sport breaks down the 2023-24 season ticket costs for all 20 Premier League clubs below.

Arsenal

Arsenal have increased season ticket prices by five per cent for next season - and the package will include four games fewer than in 2022-23.

Gunners season-ticket holders currently get 26 home games included (all 19 Premier League, plus two in the FA Cup and five in European competition) but that is being cut just as they return to the Champions League.

The switch to 19 home league games plus three European fixtures did follow a consultation with supporters who, according to the club, wanted 'more flexibility around attending matches.'

The club said removing the cup credits would allow up to 150,000 extra match tickets to become available for members.

The cheapest Arsenal season ticket will now be £973.50 and the most expensive non-hospitality option is £1,895.50, taking into account the increase.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa announced that the majority of their adult season tickets will go up in price by 15 per cent.

By means of explanation, they said raising prices would 'help bring our revenues more in line with the costs of competing in the upper reaches of the Premier League'.

They added: 'The club are acutely aware of how everybody is experiencing the effects of the cost of living and inflation increases, however the club itself is not immune to those economic pressures.'

It comes after Unai Emery led the side into Europe for the first time since 2010-11.

Based on the 15 per cent average increase, the cheapest adult season ticket will rise from £531 to £610, and the most expensive from £752 to £864.

Bournemouth

The Cherries' second season back in the Premier League will see an average 9.7 per cent increase in ticket costs, with three-quarters of fans seeing a rise of 8 per cent.

The cheapest adult season ticket at the Vitality Stadium in 2022/23 was £550 and the most expensive was £760.

For next season, the lowest priced is £594 and the highest comes to £821.

Brentford

Brentford took the decision to freeze season ticket prices at the Gtech Community Stadium for next season.

Chief executive Jon Varney said: 'We are very mindful that the cost-of-living crisis is biting hard for people across the country and within our communities.

'Ensuring that football remains affordable and accessible is really important for us and our fans.'

The cheapest adult season ticket at Brentford came in at £419 and the most expensive was £549 - which was the lowest price point in the league for top level season tickets.

Brighton

Brighton announced a 'slight increase' of about 4 per cent in their season ticket prices ahead of a campaign that will see them compete in the Europa League.

They explained they 'are seeing costs rise right across the business.'

It means their cheapest season ticket will go up from £545 last season to £565, while the most expensive rises from £860 to £895.

Burnley

Burnley successfully returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking with Vincent Kompany's side playing some slick football en route to winning the Championship.

The club announced a rise of 8 per cent on 'early bird' season ticket renewals back in January, pointing out it was the first increase since 2014-15.

'This is due to the significant increase in costs the club has sustained during this period,' the club said.

At the time it wasn't known they would be back in the top-flight, of course.

Last season's range for adult season tickets in the 'early bird' window at Turf Moor was £319 to £455. Now it is £335 up to £500. These naturally do increase after that early purchase window.

Chelsea

Chelsea moved to freeze their season ticket prices in an acknowledgement the first year under Todd Boehly's ownership has been a disappointment.

The Blues finished 12th in the Premier League standings, their first bottom half finish since 1996.

It is actually the 12th consecutive year that Stamford Bridge season tickets have remained the same and they range from £595 up to £940.

In a statement announcing their season ticket plans for next season, the club said: 'This season has not produced the results that any of us want. We know what we are working towards, but equally we know that will require hard work, determination and commitment. We all want to see Chelsea back where we belong and to share many more winning moments together at Stamford Bridge.

'Adult general admission (GA) season tickets have been frozen since 2011/12, meaning since 2005, season ticket prices have fallen in real terms by 32%. Like many industries, our costs have also risen significantly. Operating Stamford Bridge and delivering matchdays have been particularly subjected to inflationary pressures – up 31% since 2018.

'Equally, we are acutely aware of the rise in cost of living and the impact that has on our supporters.

'Looking at all of these factors, the Board has decided to freeze GA season tickets for the 2023/24 season.'

Crystal Palace

Season ticket prices at Selhurst Park have seen an increase of between five and 10 per cent.

In 2022/23, the cheapest price came in at £500 but that has now risen to £545 for the cheapest section of the ground and that's if you buy during the first phase.

The most expensive seat in the house has gone up from £850 to a maximum of £895, although that is £790 if you get organised and renew early.

Palace also offer a Season Ticket+ upgrade for an extra 350 which allows you to share tickets with others if you can't make a game.

Everton

Prices at Goodison Park have gone up by roughly 10 per cent despite Everton's brush with relegation from the Premier League this season.

Prices for 2022/23 ranged from £465 up to £625, but now that is £515 for the cheapest seats in the family enclosure to £690 in the Park End. The cheapest non-family stand seat is £600.

Fulham

Fulham have upset plenty of their fans by jacking up season ticket prices by as much as 18 per cent for their second season back in the top-flight.

The most expensive adult renewal prices of 18 per cent were for the Hammersmith and Putney Ends behind each goal. Those in the Johnny Haynes Stand have increase by 16 per cent.

The Fulham Supporters' Trust, who said they were not consulted on the rises, wrote an open letter to owner Shahid Khan calling it 'draconian'.

'The pricing structure has caused distress, anxiety, anger and disillusionment among a significant proportion of our loyal fan base.'

It came as Fulham also seek to cash in on their new Riverside Stand, with one premium season ticket available for an eye-watering £3,000.

Prices had a range of between £385 and £1,050 in 2022-23, but renewal costs for next season now start at £455.

Liverpool

Liverpool said no more than £17 will be added onto the price of a season ticket for next season.

The small two per cent increase will also be applied to general admission tickets at Anfield and represents the first price rise for nine years. The club froze junior prices.

Liverpool said: 'The rise is a result of significant rising costs across the club. In the past five years, annual operating costs for Anfield have increased by nearly 40 per cent, and utility costs have gone up by 100 per cent this season.

'LFC carefully considered all aspects of these ticketing changes and did not take the decision lightly to increase prices.'

It means the range of season ticket costs at Anfield will alter from £685-£869 in 2022-23 to £699-£886 next season.

Luton Town

It was a historic season for Luton Town, who returned to top-flight football for the first time in 31 years following a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Coventry in the Championship play-off final.

Much has been made about Kenilworth Road's idiosyncrasies and the small capacity surely means everyone who already has a season ticket will be renewing.

That may explain the lack of information online about prices for the new campaign. Based on last season in the Championship, early bird renewals ranged from £430-£480, with new applications £500.

Those who bought one last season saw history being made and are certainly in for a treat next season as some of the biggest names in world football drop by.

Manchester City

History beckons for Manchester City as they chase a Treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the final weeks of the season.

But it will cost more to watch them at the Etihad next season with supporters charged an average of five per cent more.

No reasoning was given and a fan group called City Matters proclaimed themselves 'extremely disappointed' with the rises.

They added: 'We are particularly shocked that the largest percentage rise has been imposed on supporters in lower-priced areas of the stadium.

'With revenues increasing significantly in hospitality, sponsorship and broadcast, we asked the club to consider a price freeze for fans during a cost-of-living crisis. It's a shame they decided to ignore fan representatives on this important issue.'

The situation is made more complex because City have two types of season ticket. The Gold tier enables access to all 19 Premier League home games and prices for non-premium, non-family seats range from £385 to £1,030.

The Silver tier season ticket covers 14 home games but not the ones against the so-called 'big six'. They range from £225 up to £620.

Manchester United

Manchester United revealed a five per cent rise in season ticket costs back in February - the first increase in 11 years.

A club statement said: 'We know fans are facing a tough time too with the increased cost of living, so it is important for us that we don't just pass that increase directly on to you.

'We are covering as much of the cost as possible and keeping the increase to season ticket prices to an absolute minimum.'

The increase will see the range of season tickets costs change from £532-£950 in 2022-23 to £559 to £998 next season.

Newcastle United

Newcastle season tickets will be difficult to come by after the club reached the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.

It'll be a lengthy waiting list and that maybe explains why there isn't any information out there on the subject aside from notifications about a new digital ticketing system coming in.

For the season just passed, the range of costs was from £417 in the family section at St James' Park up to £811 in the premium category.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest may have secured a second season in the Premier League but the club hierarchy have infuriated fans by jacking up prices by as much as 20 per cent.

The cheapest available season ticket at the City Ground has risen from £385 to £465 and the club has scrapped its 18-23 concession band.

That means supporters are now charged the full adult rate from the age of 20 rather than 24, meaning a costly increase of hundreds for some young fans.

Next season's season tickets range from £465 up to £660.

Andy Caddell, chair of the Forest Supporters Trust, told the BBC back in March: 'The price increase of 20 per cent for older season tickets like my own is a great deal of money, especially during the cost-of-living crisis.

'But the ones that concerned us most were those younger age groups, as they're the future of the club.'

In response, Forest chairman Nicholas Randall pointed to the club's 'historic pricing record, which has often involved price reductions.'

Sheffield United

Those Blades fans who got in nice and early to renew will feel they for a bargain after promotion was secured back to the Premier League.

The first phase of renewals, up until April 5, saw a price range of £380.50 for a seat on The Kop to £490.50 in the most expensive seats.

Those who waited until the second phase will pay between £418.50 to £528.50 for the same seats.

The range for the season just passed was £404 to £515, meaning there's only a slight increase and it's less anyway if you were an 'early bird'.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham have endured a shocking season as they finished eighth and missed out on European football.

One consolation for fans came when the club announced season ticket prices for 2023-24 wouldn't be going up.

In fairness, Spurs already had some of the league's most expensive tickets at their state-of-the-art stadium, with the cheapest adult one at £807 and the priciest at a whopping £2,015.

West Ham United

The cost of a season ticket at the London Stadium will go up by between four and eight per cent depending on where you sit.

In 2022-23, when West Ham flirted with relegation from the Premier League, they boasted the cheapest 19-game ticket in the division at £299. At the pricier end of the range, the most expensive was £1,025.

For next season, the cheapest 'band six' adult ticket costs £310, while a 'band one' will set you back £1,105.

More luxury options are available at £1,620 for the 1966 West area and £1,360 for the 1966 Billy Bonds Stand.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves have kept coy about publicising next season's prices online but fans on forums are reporting rises of between five and 11 per cent.

They did shout about their cheapest rate of £525 in the Graham Hughes Stand, which is a reduction on the lowest 2022-23 cost of £590.

However, many fans were unhappy at being quoted price rises sometimes into double digits with one higher band seat going up from £786 to £833.