‘We want to keep investing in the team’
United fan group ‘disappointed’ with decision
Manchester United insist a 5% increase in ticket prices around Old Trafford next season will help in their quest to “return to the top of domestic and European football”, but supporters’ groups criticised the decision, along with moving fans to increase the number of hospitality seats.
United are third in the Premier League under their interim head coach, Michael Carrick, and are well placed to return to the Champions League after a rare season without European football. The club want to kick on and mark their 150th anniversary in 2028 with a first league title since 2013 and 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 5% across all areas of Old Trafford.”
