""Rising prices are making it harder for regular fans, especially younger generations and working-class communities, to attend matches. It also highlights the challenges posed by kick-off times being changed to suit television broadcasters, adding: "Matchdays have never been harder to plan for, or more expensive to attend." It goes on to say that clubs need to "stop the arms race" over ticketing"
""3bn transfer windows, soaring agent fees and record wages won't be paid for by increases in ticket prices. We understand the commercial realities - but that's exactly why we need to halt the increases and work together on a more-balanced approach". The document also described an existing 30 cap on away tickets as a "landmark agreement" which has proved ticket price costs could be assessed."
""After two consecutive years of above-inflation ticket hikes that have hit supporters hard, the message is clear: Chelsea must now halt further home ticket price increases. By co-signing this statement, we are standing up for a Stamford Bridge that remains accessible, inclusive and alive with the supporters who make Chelsea what it is - today and for generations to come.""
More than 100 fan groups and 116 supporter organisations have urged Premier League clubs to freeze home ticket prices for the next two seasons after widespread recent increases. Nineteen of 20 clubs raised prices for 2024-25 and 13 did so for the current campaign. Supporters request price freezes for 2026-27 and 2027-28, transparency on pricing data and policies, and consultation with fans about future pricing. The campaign highlights rising costs deterring younger and working-class fans, the impact of TV-driven kick-off changes on matchday affordability, and calls to end a ticketing "arms race."
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