Arsenal raises ticket price by 4 percent fans kick

 

Arsenal have raised their season ticket prices for the first time since 2014, with prices set to increase by at least four per cent as the club attempts to combat ‘continued rising costs’.

The Gunners said the decision to increase ticket prices had ‘not been taken lightly’ but was a necessary step due to the financial pressures they are facing.

The club’s latest financial accounts, to be published imminently, will show huge losses due to a combination of on-field struggles and off-field issues, including the enormous financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The size of the increase in ticket prices will depend on whether Arsenal qualify for European football next season or not.

The average general admission season ticket price will rise by £49 to £1,268 if they qualify for the Champions League.

There will be an increase of £44 to £1,139 if they reach the Europa League, and an increase of £40 to £1,050 if they once again fail to qualify for European competition.

‘We recognise that no one welcomes price increases, and this decision has not been taken lightly,’ the club said.

‘Ultimately in the face of continued rising costs, we need to continue to drive growth in all our revenue streams – including match day – as part of our aim to return finances to a breakeven position in the medium term.’

According to compare.bet, Arsenal already charge the most in the Premier League for season tickets, with the likes of Tottenham, Liverpool, Chelsea and Wolves not far behind.

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In this study, the cheapest season ticket for the Emirates Stadium was £891.

Arsenal Supporters Trust have hit back at the north London club as they believe that the four per cent ticket price increase is unjustified at a time Arsenal’s overall revenues are increasing and fans are experiencing pressures on their disposable income with UK inflation at the highest rate for 30 years.

‘This price increase is forecast to generate an extra £3.8million in the 2022/23 season.