Liverpool have revised plans to increase ticket prices following protests and lengthy discussions with the club’s supporters’ board.
In March, the club announced a three per cent rise for next season with further inflation-linked increases to follow in 2027-28 and 2028-29.
Yet after a strong backlash, particularly at recent home games, Liverpool have on Thursday confirmed a compromise.
While the three per cent inflation-based rise for general admission next season will remain, there will now be a freeze on prices for the 2027-28 season.
Liverpool Supporters Board say they “welcome the decision” and will now work closely with the club on a new proposal, including alternative ways to generate revenue to avoid future price increases.
A statement from the supporters board said: “We understand disappointment at next season’s increase in ticket prices will remain for some, but there will be none the season after and we want to assure fans we will continue talks with the club and do our best to find other ways to prevent future rises.
“We would like to thank those at LFC who have listened to us and engaged with us, not all club hierarchies would have done the same. And we look forward to working with them to find future paths that benefit all.
“We also want to thank you for backing us, for helping with handing out leaflets, for protesting and making sure your voices were heard. We could not have reached this point without you.
“We’ve got just two games left at Anfield this season, let’s enjoy them.”
Fans protested against the proposed increases at the last home game against Crystal Palace (Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty Images)
In the last Premier League home game against Crystal Palace, thousands of supporters held up yellow cards in protest at the previously planned increases.
All four sides of Anfield took part in the protest and chants of “you greedy b—-rds, enough is enough” rang out around the stadium.
Supporters were desperate for owners Fenway Sports Group to reconsider the price hike and will now be pleased that their voices have been heard.
Liverpool said in a statement: “Liverpool FC can confirm an update to its previously announced ticket pricing approach for future seasons.
“Following further dialogue with its Supporters Board, the club can now confirm an inflationary increase of three percent to general admission tickets for season 2026/27, followed by a price freeze for season 2027/28.
“Further discussions will take place with the Supporters Board for future seasons. The club and Supporters Board will use the certainty of these seasons to seek longer term alternative solutions across the game and explore commercial ideas with the Supporters Board in an attempt to avoid future ticket price increases and address issues around affordability and accessibility for future generations; the club is also pleased to confirm the implementation of a young adults section within the Anfield Road Stand at Anfield with more details to follow.
“LFC believes that, without wider progress on alternative solutions, future inflationary increases may still be required, including season 2028/29, and will continue to engage with its supporters. Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all.
“The club also remains committed to managing its cost challenges responsibly, giving advance notice to supporters and certainty to its own financial planning to remain competitive at the highest levels of football.”
