Premier League extends away ticket price cap in boost to travelling fans | OneFootball

Premier League clubs have unanimously voted to extend the £30 cap on away tickets for an additional two seasons, in a bid to ensure affordability for travelling fans until at least 2028.

The decision, made at a meeting in London on Thursday, means the price ceiling will have been in place for 12 consecutive seasons since its introduction.

This measure aims to support the vibrant atmosphere created by visiting supporters, which the league states is "renowned" at matches.

A Premier League statement highlighted the cap's success, noting: "Since the cap’s implementation in 2016, it has contributed to attendance at away games increasing from 82 per cent to 91 per cent."

The league also acknowledged "the additional costs associated with travelling to follow their teams around the country."

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The decision to keep the cap on tickets comes after fan backlash over prices for this summer’s World Cup (Reuters)

The Football Supporters’ Association, a key advocate for the cap's initial introduction, has been approached for comment regarding the extension.

The continuation of the cap underscores the league's commitment to fan engagement and accessibility.

Football ticket prices have been in the spotlight in recent months after Fifa announced their prices for this summer’s World Cup in December.

England fans learned they would have to pay more than £5,000 on match tickets alone if they wanted to follow their country at the World Cup and Thomas Tuchel’s team go all the way to the final, which has been priced at over £3,000.

England’s FA notified the England Supporters Travel Club that eligible members – those who have accrued enough loyalty points to meet their criteria – would have to pay at least £198 for a “value tier” seat at their opening game of the tournament against Croatia in Dallas, with a “standard tier” seat £372 and the “premium tier” seat at £520.

The prices then increase throughout the tournament and the cheapest PMA ticket for the World Cup final on 19 July is listed at £3,117 each.

This led to significant fan backlash and a climbdown on prices from Fifa.

Uefa has since responded to the scandal by confirming ticket prices for this season’s Champions League final have been frozen.