Manchester United Seasonal Ticket Prices Rise By About 5 Percent

Manchester United raised the seasonal ticket price by 5 percent for next season (Instagram/@manchesterunited).

JAKARTA - Manchester United have announced an increase in ticket prices ahead of next season by less than a week after announcing plans to build a new stadium worth 2 billion pounds.

The Red Devils will increase seasonal ticket fees by about five percent.

Tickets for supporters under the age of 16 have been frozen, but some of the senior ticket price discounts have been removed.

The club has also chosen to turn several seats around Old Trafford into tickets for hospitality in an effort to increase revenue.

Last week, one of the shareholders, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, said Manchester United would run out of money "on Christmas Day" without investing. Several steps were taken, including cutting costs and laying off 450 staff.

The 72-year-old British billionaire announced a day later that the club's intention to build a new stadium would cost 2 billion pounds.

"We appreciate the loyal and patient support from our fans, especially seasonal ticket holders who are at the heart of our supporting base who will watch the game."

"We understand the importance of their support for the team and have worked hard to produce fair and reasonable price packages."

"After 11 consecutive years of freezing prices, we have raised prices by five percent over the past two seasons and intend to do the same for the following season to keep up with the continued increase in operating costs."

"The price remains much lower than a decade ago when adjusted to inflation and at the same level as similar clubs in Britain's northwestern region," CEO Omar Berrada said in a statement.

In January 2025, Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) asked Radcliffe to freeze all ticket prices.

This comes after the club - which has recorded a loss of more than 300 million pounds over the past three years - was completely criticized by fans for their mid-season decisions to raise ticket prices to 66 pounds per game without relief for children or seniors.

"We understand that any price hikes are not expected, especially during the bad performance period on the pitch."

"We listen carefully to the strong arguments put forward by the Board of Fan Advisory who supports freezing."

"However, the club has decided that it is not appropriate to keep prices unchanged, while costs are increasing and the club continues to face financial problems."

"We have maintained an increase at the lowest possible level and protected our youngest seasonal ticket holders from any increase, while ensuring the club remains financially strong enough to invest in increasing teams."

"Our overall strategy is to put ticket prices at a level that fills every chair for every game, maximize support for the team, and provide a wide selection for different fans, including concessions for our young and old supporters," Berrada said.

In a statement released in response to the club's announcement, MUST branded the price increase "very offensive".

"The idea that fans must pay for Glazers' ownership and mistakes above the thousands of dollars we have paid to support the team faithfully really offends," the support group said.

"We are of the opinion that Manchester United should implement price freezes not only for this reason, but also for business reasons."

"We believe that freezing, accompanied by calls to show that we are all united in this, can be a driving force to lift the spirit and push the team forward."

"The money that is 'lost' because it does not increase prices will be more than simply compensated by revenue greater than the higher position in the standings."