Arsenal ticket price rise ‘extremely disappointing’ – fans group

The club’s increased season ticket sales for the 2025-26 campaign have caused the organization to be “extremely disappointed,” according to The Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST).

The Gunners claim that rising costs, including a 40% increase in player wages over the past year, have caused prices to rise by between 3% and 5%.

The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), which is frustrated by rising costs for match-going fans, had been calling for the AST to support the freeze in prices in response to the Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign launched by the organization.

We are aware that football costs are rising, particularly for player wages and agent fees, but we believe that Arsenal and all Premier League clubs should make greater efforts to reduce these pressures rather than relying on supporters to relieve them, according to an AST statement.

Arsenal claim to have protected concession tickets and that they have been setting the prices after “extensive supporter engagement” at the FSA’s request.

Arsenal stated in a statement on the club’s website that “we have a top priority in terms of winning significant prizes and continuing to compete at the highest level in all competitions.” In a setting where costs are still rising, this calls for investment in our teams.

Additionally, they are introducing a 19-game season ticket that doesn’t include some European games, and they are providing local residents with free access to 1, 000 tickets throughout the season.

Before United’s game against Everton on December 1st, there was a protest outside Old Trafford, and there have recently been protests against ticket price increases at Tottenham and Manchester City.

The FSA urged the organization to support a division-wide ticket price freeze next season in a letter to the Premier League last month, claiming the situation is at a “critical juncture.”

The FSA argued for improved ticketing negotiations and the protection of all concessions as well as a price freeze.