A brand-new index study highlights the varying costs for soccer fans, from affordable options to high-end experiences, coinciding with the return of the MLS. Chelsea Football Club has set a new Premier League high by charging £5,000 for a single ticket for the upcoming match against Manchester United, marking the record for the most expensive ticket EVER in the league's history. This 'Dugout Club' ticket allows fans to sit behind manager Mauricio Pochettino's dugout. Prices for other games are also notably high, with tickets going for £3,000 against Tottenham and over £2,000 for an FA Cup tie against Leeds United. This pricing strategy has sparked discussions among fans and observers, with some commenting that ticket prices now rival former transfer fees.
As money pours into the lower leagues of English soccer, even rich owners are increasingly finding themselves priced out of success. Via @RorySmith: https://t.co/dX0iYFQnBA
🚨 Chelsea's £5k hospitality ticket for their game against Manchester United will set a Premier League record. 🎫 It is thought to be the most expensive ticket price in the Premier League by charging £5,000 for fans to sit behind Mauricio Pochettino’s dugout for the game in… https://t.co/T2iUJHXlzV
Chelsea set record for most expensive ticket EVER for Man Utd game as fans say ‘that used to be a transfer fee’ https://t.co/7DAG8qS338 https://t.co/7DAG8qS338
Chelsea set new PL high by charging £5000 for 1 ticket for the visit of Manchester United. Club also charging £3000 for the game against Tottenham and over £2000 for the FA Cup tie against Championship Leeds United…Welcome to the ‘Dugout Club’ #cfc 🤯 https://t.co/NJMYhCZVcy
⚽ The price of being a sports fan can range from penny-pinching to opulence. With the return of @MLS, a brand-new index study reveals the cheapest and most expensive soccer teams to be a fan of. https://t.co/HEeYeK2UGk