Man Utd say ticket price rise needed to help bring success back to Old Trafford

Manchester United insist a five per cent increase in ticket prices around Old Trafford next season will help in their quest to “return to the top of domestic and European football”.

The Red Devils sit third in the Premier League under interim head coach Michael Carrick and are well placed to return to the Champions League after a rare season without European football.

United want to kick on and mark their 150th anniversary in 2028 with a first league title since 2013 and the club say increased ticket prices in the 2026/27 campaign will help them invest in football and facilities.

“We have a clear objective to return Manchester United to the top of domestic and European football,” the club said in a statement.

“We want to keep investing in the team and improving our facilities so fans get the best possible experience. We also need to make sure the club stays financially sustainable taking into account inflation and rising costs.

“It is within this context we have made the decision to increase season ticket prices by around five per cent across all areas of Old Trafford.”

The Football Supporters’ Association appealed to clubs in November to halt ticket prices for the next two seasons. United say the increase equates to just over £2 per match for adult season tickets and £1 per match for under 16s.

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