Manchester City issue statement on season ticket prices after fan protests at Etihad Stadium | OneFootball

A significant statement has been released by Manchester City on official channels concerning season ticket prices and Premier League tickets for the 2025/26 season.

The latest move from the Premier League champions comes just days after thousands of Manchester City supporters stayed on the concourses within the Etihad Stadium for the opening nine minutes of the Premier League game against Leicester City last week.

Those actions from angered fans came in light of the club’s decision to sign off on a ninth official ticket resale partner Viagogo, despite ongoing concerns over rising ticket prices, season ticket costs, and away supporters sitting in home sections of the Etihad Stadium this season.

Seven Manchester City fans groups had also sent an open letter to club bosses complaining about the rise in ticket prices over the course of recent seasons, as well as the prospect of the club’s local and core fanbase being priced out of the stadium as a direct result of all factors.

Now, the club have responded to a number of raised concerns in recent weeks with a statement issued on Wednesday morning, outlining the decision taken on two matters following discussions with official club fan representative group, City Matters.

A statement released by Manchester City announced, “Manchester City can confirm that general admission season ticket and Premier League match-by-match ticket prices will be frozen for the 2025/26 season.”

“This follows the Club’s latest consultation meeting with its elected fan engagement programme, City Matters, and reflects the positive and constructive dialogue that has taken place over recent weeks.”

The statement continued, “The Club would like to thank City Matters representatives for the feedback they provide on a range of topics relating to ticketing, and for sharing a broad range of perspectives from the fans they represent.

“The Club and City Matters will continue their ongoing discussions and consultations throughout the coming months around the evolution of the fan experience on matchday in the redeveloped and expanded Etihad Stadium.”