Manchester United fans are just one of the many supporters who will benefit from this news. (Image: Getty)
UEFA has announced a major change that is set to impact fans of Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool this season.
European football's governing body has revealed that a cap on ticket prices for visiting fans will be introduced for continental competitions ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
The move follows pressure from supporters' groups on UEFA as fears that fans will be priced out of the game continue to grow.
Fans attending away matches in UEFA competitions this season will pay a fixed price for tickets, with Champions League supporters paying £50 (€60) per match.
In the Europa League, the cap has been set at £33 per game, while Conference League supporters pay just £16 (€20) for the pleasure of watching their team away.
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Away fans going to a Champions League match will pay no more than £50 per ticket. (Image: Getty)
In a statement, UEFA said: “UEFA today announced a reduction in the maximum ticket prices that home clubs can charge visiting fans in its three men's club competitions – a decision which underlines UEFA's commitment to making European football more accessible and affordable for all fans.
“This decision, approved by the UEFA Club Competitions Committee, underlines the crucial role that fans play in creating the exciting atmosphere that characterises the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League and recognises the passionate support that fans give to 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.”
??????️ Discounted tickets for visiting supporters!
After consultation with @ECAEurope And @FansEuropeThis season we are extending the price caps for visiting supporters in the #UCL, #UEL And #UECL.
Price caps will be reduced again in 2025/26 to further improve the fan experience: ⬇️
— UEFA (@UEFA) September 2, 2024
England fans travelling to matches in Europe this season will see their ticket prices capped. (Image: Getty)
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin added: “Today’s decision marks another key step in reaffirming UEFA’s commitment to improving the matchday experience for all fans.
“By introducing more fan-friendly policies, we are continuing our mission to make football an inclusive sport where fans who travel across Europe to follow their teams are valued and recognised.”
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The move comes ahead of a change in the format of UEFA competitions this season, with more matches added to the calendar.
Champions League clubs Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Liverpool could all play a maximum of eight away games this season, depending on their standings in the new league phase and their progress in the competition.
This is an increase from the maximum of six away matches a team could have played in last season's Champions League.
In total, seven English clubs (City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, United) are involved in European competition this season.
European football returns for the 2024/25 season on September 17.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1943422/uefa-new-rule-man-utd-chelsea-liverpool