September 3 – In a move that has been welcomed by supporters across the Continent who had complained about spiralling costs, UEFA has announced new capped ticket prices for away fans in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
The reduced costs will come into effect for this season before being lowered even further for next year.
It means teams in the Champions League will no longer be able to charge visiting supporters any more than €60 in the UEFA Champions League, with even lower prices of €40 in the Europa League and €20 for the Conference League.
“UEFA has today announced a reduction on the maximum ticket prices that home clubs can charge visiting fans across its three men’s club competitions – a decision that underscores UEFA’s commitment to making European football more accessible and affordable for all supporters,” said a UEFA statement.
“Starting with the 2024/25 season, the maximum ticket prices for away fans will be €60 in the UEFA Champions League, €40 in the UEFA Europa League and €20 in the UEFA Conference League.
“This will be further reduced in the 2025/26 season to a maximum price of €50 in the UEFA Champions League, €35 in the UEFA Europa League and still €20 in the UEFA Conference League.”
A price cap of €70 had been in place since 2019, with the latest announcement signalling the first lowering of that mark. From this season, clubs are now playing at least one extra away match in the new-look league phases of the Champions League and Europa League.
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said the decision “marks another key step in reaffirming UEFA’s commitment to enhancing the matchday experience for all fans.
“By introducing more fan-friendly policies, we continue our mission to keep football as an inclusive sport where supporters who travel across Europe to follow their teams are valued and recognised.”
The new cap is the result of further consultation between UEFA, Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and the European Club Association (ECA).
FSE executive director Ronan Evain said: “The revised price caps are further recognition of how integral away fans are to the atmosphere of European club fixtures.
“This decision illustrates another positive achievement in FSE’s joint work with UEFA and clubs on improving conditions for fans traveling across Europe.”
ECA chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi said the move was “an important signal”.
“ECA’s collaboration with UEFA and the fans’ representatives through FSE is fundamental in ensuring travelling supporters can enjoy following their teams across Europe to the maximum,” he said.
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