Arsenal fans fume as club raises season ticket prices for second successive year

Arsenal fans are upset by the club's announcement that season ticket prices have been increased for a second successive season.

It was announced that prices will be raised for the 2024/25 campaign which means fans on the upper tier will have to pay an extra £72 per season on average.

Meanwhile, those sitting on the lower tier will be made to pay a further £73 per season.

Fans sitting in the 'Centre Upper' section of the Emirates Stadium will be charged £2,050 for their general admission season ticket.

The cheapest adult season ticket is situated in the wing, corner and goal lower sections, which will set fans back £1,073.

Confirming their prices, Arsenal wrote in a statement: "Our ambition is to continue competing at the highest level and investing in our teams in an environment where costs continue to rise.

"We are also continuing to make investments to improve the matchday experience for our supporters at Emirates Stadium."

Last season, Arsenal rose their prices by five per cent ahead of the current season.

With the Champions League's format changing, Arsenal fans will get an extra game on their season ticket next season.

Reacting to the season ticket price hike, the Arsenal Supporters' Trust wrote in a statement: "We are disappointed Arsenal chose to reject our call for a freeze in ticket prices given the club will benefit from playing more home matches next season.

"These proposals mean a supporter buying an Arsenal season ticket for 2024/25 will pay approximately 10 per cent more than this season."

"How can arsenal justify the ticket/season ticket increase price? Pls (please)," one fan said.

"Fuel added to the fire once again by Arsenal Football Club. There’s been enough problems this season with the attendance & tickets, but why not increase the prices on top?" another said.

"Just received an email from The Arsenal informing me that my season-ticket will cost me an extra 6 per cent next season. We'd better end this season as champions of England AND Europe to justify this latest hike then," this fan added.