When football fans speak up, sometimes big things happen — and Manchester City’s recent ticket price cuts show just how powerful supporters can be.
After months of back-and-forth talks and some passionate demonstrations, the club has finally agreed to slash matchday ticket prices by as much as 43 percent.
The Fans Took a Stand
Towards the end of last season, frustration among City fans reached a boiling point.
Thousands of supporters stayed behind on the Etihad Stadium concourses before two Premier League matches, making it clear that ticket prices and access needed urgent attention.
This wasn’t just about protests in the stands — fans kept pressing their case in meetings with club officials, pushing for fairer prices and better treatment.
Leadership Steps Up to Listen
Manchester City’s chairman, Khaldoon al Mubarak, openly acknowledged the situation wasn’t handled well in public.
He admitted he wasn’t okay with how things played out and promised to bring real solutions.
Now, City is putting those promises into action with substantial ticket price reductions.
What the New Prices Look Like
Fans attending Category A matches — which include the biggest games against teams like Manchester United and Liverpool — will now pay between £40 and £60.
Tickets for Category B games are £5 cheaper, and Category C tickets are reduced by £10.
The biggest cuts hit the highest-profile games: Arsenal matches, for instance, see the cheapest tickets drop by 43 percent and the most expensive by 22 percent.
A Win for Supporters and Pep Guardiola’s Backing
This move is a huge victory for fans, who had already succeeded in freezing season ticket prices after years of steady increases.
Even Pep Guardiola publicly supported the fans’ right to protest and demand change.
It’s clear the club is trying to rebuild trust and show that supporter voices matter.
More Changes and Future Plans
City has also promised that ticket prices won’t rise for matches that get rescheduled for TV broadcasts — and they might even decrease if the new times aren’t convenient for fans.
While Champions League ticket prices haven’t been announced yet, it’s expected they’ll come down too, as this has been another hot topic.
There’s also ongoing discussion about season ticket holders needing to attend at least 10 games to keep their pass, which shows the club is keen to keep fans actively involved.
Club and Fan Advisory Board: Working Together
Al Mubarak highlighted the growing relationship of trust between the club and its supporters.
He praised the management team’s close work with City Matters, the fan advisory board, to really get to the root of the ticketing issues.
City Matters responded warmly to the changes, saying these reductions and the freeze on season tickets prove that when fans engage constructively, it leads to positive outcomes for everyone.
They called the improvements a big step toward making matchday attendance more accessible and keeping the stadium atmosphere alive and buzzing.
What’s Next?
Manchester City’s new ticket pricing policies mark a turning point in how the club listens to its fans.
With continued dialogue and adjustments expected, supporters can look forward to a fairer, more fan-friendly experience on matchdays.