Man United to Raise Season Ticket Prices by 5% Amid Protests from Supporters

Manchester United will raise season ticket prices by approximately 5% for the third consecutive year, as the club continues efforts to achieve financial sustainability.

The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) acknowledged the increase is “less than many feared” and noted that prices for under-16s have been frozen. However, they also voiced frustration that the club chose not to implement a wider freeze across all ticket categories, despite repeated calls from fans.

Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos group became co-owners last year, efforts to improve the club’s financial position have been met with mixed reactions. Some decisions, including recent changes, have sparked fan protests—most notably during last week’s home fixture against Arsenal.

Among the new measures set for the 2025–26 season is the introduction of a game categorisation system for non-season ticket holders, where higher-profile matches will be priced at a premium. Additionally, season ticket holders will now be required to attend a minimum of 16 out of 19 Premier League home matches, up from the previous 15-game minimum.

United chief executive Omar Berrada said the club had “worked hard to come up with a pricing package that is fair and reasonable” and that the increases are necessary “to offset continued rises in operating costs.”

In response, MUST issued a statement saying, “We fail to see any justification for the increase,” and described the new categorisation system as “a source of major concern.” The group added, “For several months, we have argued long and hard that the club needs to look at the big picture and freeze ticket prices for next season.”

“Other clubs have done that already and at United it would have sent a powerful message about the need for everyone to pull together to get the club out of the very difficult position it finds itself in.”

Berrada said: “We understand that any price rise is unwelcome, especially during a period of under-performance on the pitch, and we listened carefully to the strong arguments put forward by the FAB (Fan Advisory Board) in favour of a freeze.

“However, the club has decided it would not be right to keep prices unchanged while costs rise and the club continues to face financial issues.

“We have kept the increase to the lowest possible level and protected our youngest season ticket holders from any rises, while ensuring the club remains financially strong enough to invest in improving the team.”