How much money Middlesbrough fans could be paying to watch Premier League football explained | OneFootball

Middlesbrough have confirmed an increase in the cost of season ticket prices for 2026/27

Middlesbrough are in contention for a place back in the Premier League for next season.

The Teesside outfit have not competed in the top flight since 2017, but are among the clubs chasing a top two finish in the Championship.

Kim Hellberg’s side lead the way at the top of the table, but they have Coventry City, Millwall, Ipswich Town and Hull City all breathing down their necks.

There are still many games remaining, and the team’s position inside the automatic promotion places is far from guaranteed just yet, but supporters could now be buying season tickets for a top flight side.

Here we look at how much fans could be paying to watch Premier League football at the Riverside in the next campaign, provided they are promoted…

Middlesbrough 2026/27 season ticket costs

Middlesbrough have confirmed that there will be an increase in the cost of season tickets for next year after they were frozen in 2025.

The Teesside outfit have highlighted a number of financial challenges that have led to the increase, as they look to increase revenue generated from matches.

Boro have cited an increase in minimum wage rates, particularly for those under the age of 20, as well as an increase in the national insurance contributions for an increase of £1.6 million in costs compared to 2024.

The Championship side have confirmed that it will cost £540 for an early bird renewal for supporters who already have a season ticket.

Meanwhile, new applications for a season ticket will have to pay £604 for next season, with the team potentially set to compete in the Premier League.

Supporters in the East and West Lower will have to pay £610 for an early bid renewal, or £680 for a new application, while it will cost £650 and £720 at those levels in the East Upper.

The West Upper will cost £701 for early bird renewals, with new applicants being charged £765 for next season, all figures cited being for adult tickets.

Middlesbrough explain season ticket price increases

Middlesbrough have explained the reason for the £30 and £45 price increases across the board compared to the previous campaign.

The club have suggested that increasing costs have led to them seeking to increase the price of tickets in order to cover these new expenses.

“After prices were frozen this time last year, Adult, 18-21 and Over-65 early bird season ticket prices have been increased uniformly around the stadium,” wrote Middlesbrough, via their X account.

“These considered decisions have been made as a response to challenging cost of business increases across the club in the last two years, and to ensure foundations remain to provide the best possible resources can be invested on the pitch, in line with FFP and other regulations.”

Middlesbrough have not been in the Premier League since 2017, but are in a strong position to make a return to the division in 2026.

Hellberg’s side have enjoyed a strong run of form to start the new calendar year, which has seen them cement their place inside the top two in the table.

However, there is an increasing chasing pack behind that will be hoping to close the gap between them in the coming weeks.

Aitor Karanka guided Boro to the top flight last time out, with his side coming second in the Championship table, finishing ahead of third place Brighton due to a superior goal difference.

But Middlesbrough survived just one year in the Premier League before they were relegated back to the Championship.