Newcastle United fans have made their feelings clear about recent ticket pricing changes ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
An exciting new season is upon us, but a lot of work needs to be done on all avenues to get the Magpies fully prepared for what lies ahead.
Next season sees Newcastle United return to the Champions League after missing out on playing in Europe last season. They have eight exciting games to look forward to, with the possibility of games against European giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in the pipeline.
Newcastle fans will be hoping there are more new signings at the club before the start of next season. Anthony Elanga is officially a Newcastle player after signing from Nottingham Forest, but many other deals have fallen through in the last month.
The Magpies’ first home game of the season is against Liverpool, the team they beat at Wembley Stadium to win their first domestic honour in 70 years. A fantastic atmosphere is expected, but fans have become frustrated by the latest price increase now that tickets have been released to members.
Newcastle United fans unhappy with new ticket pricing for 2025/26 season
On Monday, the first ballot for members opened, giving fans the chance to bag a ticket for a highly anticipated clash between two bitter rivals. The game will have even more emotion to it following Liverpool’s interest in Alexander Isak.
However, Newcastle’s website states the ticket prices start from £58, a 16% increase on last season.
“From £58 in ‘rest of stadium’ option. That would’ve been £50 last year, so a bigger increase than I was expecting,” said one Newcastle fan, while another added: “16% increase on last year for the same fixture, £2 off the same price as a CL home game. Poor as p— that.”
This fan also compared last season’s pricing to the latest costs: “First Newcastle ballot of the season opened today & the price for adult tickets is £58. Category A games last season were £50 which already seemed like a lot. Not to mention this goes on top of the £37 you have to pay for membership to get into the ballot in the first place. Joke.”
“I’ve just entered a ticket ballot for Newcastle’s first home league game of the season against Liverpool. Cost almost 25% more than last season,” said this disappointed Newcastle fan.
Another fan added: “From £58, so safe standing is going to cost at least £58. Best part of £60 to stand at a football match, I have no words.”
Finally, this Newcastle fan said: “Club’s a bit of a mess at the minute.”
Newcastle United ticket pricing concerns scratch the surface of backroom issues
Each year there appears to be an increase in pricing at the club. Newcastle fans were unhappy to see season ticket prices rise ahead of this season, though increases have been seen throughout the Premier League.
While ticket pricing is one thing, there are major issues which need to be sorted quickly on Tyneside. A lot of it is regarding backroom staff. CEO Darren Eales is currently working his notice at Newcastle following a blood cancer diagnosis. The announcement came almost a year ago, and there is still no word on who will take over from him. David Hopkinson is the front-runner to replace Eales, but an appointment could still be months away.
Elsewhere, Paul Mitchell’s replacement has not been lined up. The sporting director’s departure was announced in May, and interviews have taken place, with Jason Ayto and Ross Wilson identified as leading candidates. Like Eales, there is still no official word on replacing Mitchell.
Steve Nickson has taken the reins as head of recruitment until a replacement is found, but how long he will have to work in that role remains to be seen.
Newcastle staff are frustrated with PIF’s slow decision-making processes, and it is starting to have an impact on progress on and off the pitch.
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