Manchester United followers have hit out on the membership for what they are saying are “eye-watering” ticket worth will increase which might be a “kick within the enamel” for supporters.
On the day the brand new Premier League fixture checklist was introduced, United unveiled plans to introduce a brand new ticket categorisation system for the primary time.
It means costs might be increased for probably the most in-demand video games, a transfer which the Manchester United Supporters’ Belief (MUST) say will improve prices by greater than 50%.
United say the transfer brings them according to their Premier League rivals.
A spokesperson for the MUST stated: “After how final season went, we would have hoped the membership would rethink their plans for this new ticketing mannequin which is able to see eye-watering worth will increase for 20,000 supporters per sport who purchase tickets on a match-by-match foundation. This actually is a recent kick within the enamel for Manchester United followers.
“When the membership stated they had been introducing this new mannequin for members’ tickets, we urged them to maintain the vast majority of matches at present ranges and solely apply the very best worth class for a small variety of the most important video games, and lowered costs for decrease demand video games,” he added.
MUST have additionally accused the membership of failing to seek the advice of supporters on the modifications. United, nevertheless, insist they did interact with the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and lowered ticket worth will increase following talks.
Sources have instructed ESPN that United really feel worth rises are very important to strengthen their delicate monetary place and make sure the group is aggressive on the pitch.
MUST’s spokesman stated: “As soon as once more, they’ve did not seek the advice of any of the followers consultant our bodies on the main points of the choice, and as soon as once more they’re making decisions in opposition to the pursuits of followers and, we imagine, the membership as an entire.
“The membership’s said dedication to fan illustration is ok in precept, however as soon as once more isn’t being delivered in apply. The construction is in place, and the Followers Discussion board and Followers Advisory Board [FAB] representatives are doing their job, however the Membership will not be adhering to their earlier dedication to correct session and that should change and alter quick.
“What Manchester United wants subsequent season is a united fanbase and membership, with the group on the pitch supported by loyal and vocal followers roaring it again after the catastrophe that was final 12 months.
“These ticketing selections solely push these common supporters away in favour of occasional guests and danger pricing out the following technology of youthful followers who’re the very way forward for the membership,” he stated.
From subsequent season, United’s Premier League video games might be cut up into three classes — A, B and C.
Fixtures in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle will all be classed as Class A video games and tickets might be priced at between £59 ($79.4) and £97.
Ruben Amorim’s group begin the 2025-26 marketing campaign with Arsenal’s go to to Previous Trafford on the opening weekend.