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Manchester City fan group City Matters has written to the English Premier League club to protest against ticket price rises amid supporters’ fears of being “priced out” of attending matches.
The group, which is Manchester City’s elected fan-advisory board, has sent an open letter to chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak to voice its concerns prior to the 2025-26 season.
The club raised season ticket prices by five per cent last year which led to protests at its Etihad Stadium from fans.
In the recent letter, City Matters explained how rising ticket prices risk alienating fans.
“We believe that there is no longer a balance in the club’s season ticket policies,” said the group.
“Many Manchester City supporters may be priced out of supporting their side due to the club’s ticketing policy decisions – whether through financial hardship or that they simply deem a season card no longer value for money.
“Some have already suffered this fate. This is an extremely difficult decision for individuals to make.
“By making it practically impossible to obtain a standard season ticket, ticketing policy decision makers at Manchester City are severing the generational link between fans and their club.”
At the end of last year, City Matters called for prices to be frozen or reduced for the 2025-26 season.
Now, it is asking the club to devote the majority of an upcoming meeting this month between the two parties to discussing season ticket pricing.
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