'Priced out' - Man City fans group write to club over season ticket fears for next season

Manchester City fan group City Matters have told the club they fear supporters are being "priced out" of attending the Etihad and that the season ticket policy being pursued could sever a generational link between fans.

The group have called for renewed dialogue from the club ahead of the season ticket renewal window, having presented their own proposals to the club in the final few months of 2024.

City Matters, the club's elected fan-advisory board, has sent an open letter to chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak today voicing their concerns ahead of the 2025/26 season. The club raised season ticket prices by five per cent last year, a decision that led to protests at the Etihad from supporters. Pep Guardiola admitted he understood the frustration being felt among supporters.

Those price rises were released in early March last year, and ahead of the window for renewals and prices being confirmed for 2025/26, City Matters have written to Al Mubarak to reaffirm their own views.

In a detailed letter, the group explained how prices and the way season tickets are sold have changed in recent years and outlines some of the challenges being faced by fans living in Greater Manchester.

"We believe that there is no longer a balance in the club’s season ticket policies," said the group.

"As a consequence of everything noted previously, many Manchester City supporters may be priced out of supporting their side due to the club's ticketing policy decisions - whether through financial hardship or that they simply deem a season card no longer value for money. Some have already suffered this fate. This is an extremely difficult decision for individuals to make.

"The club are quick to emphasise their connection to Manchester. In our most recent