How to buy tickets for Premier League matches: A guide to purchase options

As the most-watched sports league in the world, it might not come as a surprise that getting Premier League tickets isn’t exactly always a walk in the park.

Between the droves of loyal season ticket holders, casual fans and tourists, grounds up and down the country are packed each week with supporters looking to catch their favourite team in action.

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For the uninitiated, getting Premier League tickets can feel like a maze of memberships, loyalty points and rapid-fire sell-outs.

However, securing your seats in the stands doesn’t have to be a matter of luck.

Keep reading to find out how to buy Premier League tickets for all twenty clubs below.

Find your team

• Arsenal
• Aston Villa
• Bournemouth
• Brentford
• Brighton & Hove Albion
• Burnley
• Chelsea
• Crystal Palace
• Everton
• Fulham
• Leeds United
• Liverpool
• Manchester City
• Manchester United
• Newcastle United
• Nottingham Forest
• Sunderland
• Tottenham Hotspur
• West Ham United
• Wolverhampton Wanderers

Club-by-club guide for purchasing tickets

Arsenal

Premier League tickets for Arsenal generally get sold to members only due to demand.

Each home fixture is first offered to Silver Members two calendar months before the game, with leftover tickets then available to Red Members one month before the match.

Other options for securing tickets to see Arsenal at The Emirates Stadium include second-party sellers and hospitality tickets with the likes of Seat Unique.

Check out all the options below:

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Aston Villa

For fans looking to see Aston Villa at Villa Park, tickets are typically released in three stages.

Firstly, tickets will be offered to Claret and Cub membership holders who can purchase one ticket per member.

Remaining tickets are then available to buy by Season Ticket Holders who can secure up to six extra tickets.

On the odd occasion, there are then tickets remaining, there is then a general sale window.

Other options for securing tickets to see Villa at Villa Park Stadium include second-party sellers, and hospitality tickets with the likes of Seat Unique.

See the full list of options below:

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Bournemouth AFC

Bournemouth‘s Vitality Stadium is one of the smallest in the Premier League, meaning tickets usually sell out quickly.

A priority points scheme is in place and is used to release tickets in phases to the club’s most loyal supporters.

The scheme awards points to fans based solely on attendance at previous games.

Due to the size of the ground, general sale tickets rarely appear.

Check out all the options below to secure tickets to Bournemouth home games:

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Brentford F.C.

Tickets to catch Brentford at the G-Tech Stadium are typically sold to members only.

Non-season ticket holders are able to buy tickets with a 2025/26 Membership, however, tickets are highly in demand this season.

My Bees Members will have priority access to tickets, but this doesn’t always guarantee matchday tickets.

See the following options below to secure a ticket for Brentford’s home fixtures:

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Brighton & Hove Albion

Tickets to see Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium are primarily prioritised for members.

Once Season Ticket Holders have been considered, MyAlbion+ members get a priority purchase window on home and away fixtures.

This means the easiest way to get frequent tickets without being an STH is through the MyAlbion+ membership.

See the following options below to secure your tickets for Brighton & Hove Albion home fixtures:

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Burnley

There are a number of ways to secure tickets to see Burnley at Turf Moor.

The club offers both BFC Premium Memberships for priority general admission tickets and BFC Extra memberships for access to second window home tickets.

Along with these options, there are also secondary retailers and hospitality options to choose from.

Check out all the options to secure tickets for Burnley at Turf Moor below:

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Chelsea

If you’re looking to watch Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the club offers a unique membership model to help fans secure tickets.

Tickets for Chelsea home games go on sale 42 days before each match, with each member being offered one ticket.

A week later, season ticket holders and members can secure an extra two tickets each.

In the third week, tickets will go on general sale with a maximum of four tickets per person.

Ticket availability is subject to demand, so it is not guaranteed that all members will be able to attend.

See the following options to secure tickets for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge:

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace matches at Selhurst Park are prioritised for members.

The club offers a number of membership options, with most offering fans the option to secure general sale tickets or purchase through the club’s ticket resale platform.

Along with these options, there are also secondary retailers and hospitality packages to consider.

Check out the full options below to find out how to secure yourself tickets:

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Everton

Everton matches are located at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, with most tickets prioritised for members.

The club offers many memberships, including Forever Blue and Forever Blue+, which allow members to access via a ballet system.

There is also a general sale section; however, tickets don’t usually reach this stage due to high demand.

There is also a resale platform where season ticket holders who can’t attend will list their seats.

As well as through the club, it is also possible to get tickets through secondary ticket platforms and through hospitality packages.

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Fulham

For fans looking to see Fulham FC at Craven Cottage, tickets are typically released in three stages.

Firstly, tickets are offered to season ticket holders who often have a priority window to purchase additional seats for friends and family.

Remaining tickets are then made available to official Club Members (Adult and Junior), who can typically secure one ticket per person during their exclusive sales period.

In the event that tickets remain after these priority windows, they are then released for general sale to supporters with a booking history or the general public.

Other options for securing tickets to see Fulham at Craven Cottage include official hospitality packages, which offer premium experiences in the Riverside Stand, and authorised third-party resellers such as Seat Unique.

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Leeds United

For fans looking to see Leeds United at Elland Road, tickets are typically released in a structured phased process to ensure fair access for their large membership base.

Firstly, tickets are offered to My Leeds Priority members, which is an exclusive tier for long-standing supporters.

They have a dedicated window to purchase a reserved allocation of tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.

Remaining tickets are then made available to all other official members, including My Leeds+ and standard My Leeds holders, where fans can usually purchase a single ticket at a time.

If tickets remain after these initial phases, the club often utilises an Online Ballot system.

Other options for securing tickets to see the Whites at Elland Road include the official Ticket Exchange, where season ticket holders can resell their seats to other members, and premium hospitality packages through official partners like Seat Unique.

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Liverpool

For fans looking to secure tickets to see Liverpool at Anfield, the club operates a unique bulk members sale on a twice-annual basis.

These sales typically take place in July and January, with tickets offered to All Reds Members.

Members with over 13+ credits from the previous sales period are guaranteed access to the sales period over other members.

Remaining tickets for members with fewer credits are then distributed via an online ballot.

Members must register their interest for specific games in advance, where the card they registered with will be charged upon a winning ballot, eliminating the need for queues.

Other ways to see Liverpool include secondary retailers and hospitality packages with the likes of Seat Unique.

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Manchester City

Fans looking to see Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium should know tickets are usually released in a structured priority sequence, with official members receiving the first chance to book.

Firstly, tickets are offered to Cityzens Matchday Members (Adult and Junior), who get access to all Premier League fixtures.

This membership allows fans to purchase one ticket per membership some weeks before the selected match.

Remaining tickets from this window are then offered to season ticket holders, where they can buy extra seats for friends and family.

In the odd instance where tickets are still available, the tickets will then reach a general sale period.

Other options include secondary retailers and Seat Unique hospitality.

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Manchester United

For supporters looking to see Manchester United at Old Trafford, tickets are usually released to members through a combination of ballots and direct sales windows.

First and foremost, most tickets for home Premier League fixtures are made available to official members.

However, for Category A games (such as the Manchester Derby), members will have to enter a ticket ballot.

For fixtures with remaining availability, the club operates ticket drops, where tickets are usually sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

As well as memberships, other ways to secure your ticket to see The Red Devils include the club’s ticketing exchange, secondary retailers and hospitality packages.

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Newcastle United

Tickets to catch Newcastle United at St. James’ Park are primarily distributed to club members through a ballot system.

Tickets are released via the Mags Member Ballot, where Supporters with a Mags, Mags+, or Junior Mags membership must register their interest during a strict 24-hour application window around four weeks ahead of their desired fixture.

Any tickets that then remain after the ballot are available through a members’ sale, on a first-come, first-served basis, for members who weren’t successful in the ballot.

It’s rare for tickets to remain after this stage, but if they do, a general sale will usually take place.

Other options for securing tickets at St. James’ Park include secondary retailers and hospitality packages through the club.

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Nottingham Forest

For fans looking to see Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, tickets are primarily released through a tiered priority system for official members.

MyForest Pro is a top-tier membership that guarantees fans a seat, provided they purchase within an allotted 24-hour period approximately four weeks before their match of choice.

Remaining tickets are then offered to MyForest Plus members and so on, with each purchasing stage lasting roughly 24 hours.

If any seats remain after the member stages, the club usually opens an online ballot.

Other ways to secure tickets include the club’s ticketing exchange platform, secondary retailers and hospitality packages.

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Sunderland

For supporters looking to catch Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, there is a structured process in place with a membership of booking history needed for popular fixtures.

Tickets are offered to official members first, with each person getting the opportunity to purchase one ticket each, some weeks before the match.

Remaining tickets are then released to season ticket holders, giving them the option to purchase additional seats for friends and family, or to supporters with previous booking history.

If tickets still remain after both these phases, they will then be released for general sale.

Other ways to see the Black Cats include secondary ticketing websites and club hospitality packages.

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Tottenham Hotspur

Fans eager to see the Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium should know tickets are typically released in seven specific on-sale windows throughout the season, with priority given to official members.

Firstly, One Hotspur + Members receive a dedicated 24-hour priority window to purchase tickets, and are also higher up on the season ticket waiting list should they be looking for that.

Remaining tickets are then made available to One Hotspur Members, where fans can purchase one ticket each depending on availability.

If tickets remain, the club may open a guest sale, allowing members to purchase additional tickets for non-members.

Other ways to see Tottenham Hotspur include secondary ticketing websites and Seat Unique hospitality.

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West Ham United

For fans looking to see West Ham at the Olympic Stadium, tickets are usually released in a phased priority sequence.

The sequence typically begins between four and six weeks ahead of match day, with Bondholders and Claret Members receiving a 24-hour priority window to secure their place at the game.

Remaining tickets are then offered to season ticket holders, where they have the option to purchase additional spots for friends and family.

In the event tickets remain after these phases, a general sale will usually take place for existing members.

Other ways to catch The Hammers at the Olympic Stadium include secondary retailers and club hospitality packages.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves fans looking to catch their team at the Molineux Stadium should know tickets are typically released in a three-phase process.

Tickets go on sale around three to four weeks ahead of a fixture, with Members+ gaining access to a priority window, usually lasting 24–48 hours.

Remaining tickets are then offered to MyWolves, Young Wolves, and #WolfPack tiers, with each member able to purchase a single ticket.

If tickets remain after these windows, a general sale will take place.

Category A fixtures will usually be limited to those with a booking history.

Other ways to catch Wolves at Molineux include the club’s ticket exchange, secondary retailers and Seat Unique hospitality.

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How much do Premier League tickets cost?

Home tickets in the Premier League don’t have a set price; instead, they range between £30 and £160.

Clubs like West Ham, Sunderland, and Burnley tend to offer some of the cheapest tickets in the league, often available for between £30 and £40.

Meanwhile, London clubs command some of the highest prices, with Fulham’s standard matchday tickets reaching close to the league’s upper limit.

Games are also typically categorised by the opponent, meaning local derbies or top-of-the-table clashes usually command higher pricing.

Finally, seating locations with spots behind the goals or in the upper tiers are much cheaper than those right on the halfway line.

How far in advance do Premier League tickets go on sale?

When tickets become available to members depends entirely on the individual club, rather than a set league-wide rule.

For instance, most teams will release tickets to members around four to six weeks before a match, but this is not always the case.

Certain clubs prefer to offer bulk ticket sales for members just once or twice a season.

Before paying for a club membership, it is highly recommended to check how the ticketing model works so you aren’t caught off guard.

What are the alternatives to buying Premier League tickets?

If you still want to see your favourite team, but you don’t want to shell out for expensive Premier League tickets, it’s worth checking out some of the other competitions they are competing in.

All Premier League teams are entered into the Carabao Cup and FA Cup as standard.

A select few at the top of the table will also face European competition in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

These tournaments offer alternative opportunities to see your team, but on average, there are far fewer fixtures.

It’s also possible to catch your team in pre-season friendlies during the summer break, where clubs generally offer much cheaper tickets.

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