Arsenal fans left 'disappointed' after 2026-27 season ticket prices revealed | OneFootball

Fees are up once more in north London

The price of Arsenal season tickets will rise for the fifth season in a row, leaving the club's supporters "disappointed".

While prices were largely frozen between 2014 and 2022 by Arsenal, since then costs have risen season on season.

Arsenal want to maximise every possible revenue stream and the stadium costs have increased in recent years.

With the club pushing for major silverware domestically and in Europe, and ticket demand at an unprecedented level as a result, the decision has been made to again increase season ticket costs.

The Arsenal Supporters' Trust criticised the club for continuing the "arms race" of price increases, and called on Arsenal to provide further evidence to support their decision.

“We are disappointed that the FSA’s ‘Protect the Fans, Protect the Game’ proposals calling for a ticket price freeze across all Premier League clubs has not been taken up," the statement said.

"Neither the Premier League nor Arsenal have seriously engaged with the idea that a freeze at all clubs would help stop the ‘arms race’.

“We firmly believe that with the football sector benefitting from ever-increasing broadcast and commercial revenues it is time to stop squeezing match-going supporters so hard.

Two new category of matchday tickets will also be introduced next season, in addition to the current Category A, Category B and Category C price points.

There will now be two B+ matches for games of importance against opposition outside the traditional big six. Aston Villa and Newcastle are likely candidates for that.

Arsenal will also implement an A+ category for potential Champions League quarter-final and semi-final ties.

The AST said: "We strongly opposed Arsenal’s proposal for a new category A+ ticket, starting in season 2026/27.

"This ticket category will see general admission ticket prices range from £90 to £168, making it by far the most expensive general admission price in English football.

"It puts Arsenal top of a table we don’t want to win and questions how serious the club is about its commitment to being together on a journey with supporters."

While the AST took "temporary comfort" from Arsenal's assurance not to expand the Category A+ beyond two fixtures for at least two season, it does "fear that in future seasons we will see price category creep".

Supporters have the option to choose between a 23-game season ticket - including the four home matches in the Champions League - and a 19-game ticket for only Premier League fixtures.

Arsenal plan to continue offering concessions. Under 18s get their season ticket half price and there is a 25% discount for those aged between 19 and 24.

There are discounts too for those over 66 and for supporters with a disability access season tickets.