Football Supporters Europe (FSE) welcomes UEFA’s announcement that the price cap on UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League away ticket prices will reduce from this season, following a decision taken by UEFA’s Club Competitions Committee on Thursday.
UEFA announced: “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. This decision, endorsed by the UEFA Club Competitions Committee, highlights the crucial role that fans play in creating the exciting atmosphere that defines the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League and acknowledges the passionate support that fans provide their teams during crucial away matches. By making away matches more accessible to fans, UEFA aims to preserve this unique aspect of European football culture.”
Read the full joint statement here.
Responding to the announcement, FSE’s 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.”
The cap on away tickets for UCL games from the League Phase will reduce maximum prices by almost 30% to €50 over the next two seasons. The cap on away tickets for UEL and UECL will reduce to €35 and €20 respectively, reductions of 20% or more.
The announcement follows two years of discussions between FSE, UEFA, and the ECA.
FSE would like to pay tribute to the many supporters groups across Europe that have tirelessly campaigned for fairer ticket prices for all away fans, including with in-stadium actions and those that helped us monitor prices. Their efforts have played a crucial role in this latest progress.