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UEFA has implemented a reduction on the maximum ticket prices that home clubs can charge visiting fans across its three men’s club competitions.
The decision was endorsed by the UEFA Club Competitions Committee and impacts the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
Starting with the current 2024-25 season, the maximum ticket price for away fans will be €60 (£50/$65) in the Champions League, €40 in the Europa League, and €20 in the Conference League.
This will be further reduced in the 2025-26 season, with prices capped at €50, €35, and still €20, respectively.
The move was taken as UEFA attempts to make European football more accessible and affordable for supporters.
“Today’s decision marks another key step in reaffirming UEFA’s commitment to enhancing the matchday experience for all fans,” said UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin.
“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 decision was made after a consultation period with the European Club Association (ECA) and Football Supporters Europe (FSE).
It is said to be part of a wider goal to improve fan experience.
“Lowering the price cap of the ticket prices for visiting supporters in the new UEFA men’s club competitions is an important signal from all ECA’s member clubs in actively contributing to improving the overall match experience for fans,” said ECA chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.
“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.”
FSE executive director Ronan Evain also commented: “The revised price caps are further recognition of how integral away fans are to the atmosphere of European club fixtures. Today’s decision illustrates another positive achievement in FSE’s joint work with UEFA and clubs on improving conditions for fans traveling across Europe.”
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