The short answer is yes, Ticketmaster does sell tickets to Premier League matches in the UK. As the largest primary ticket outlet, Ticketmaster has partnership deals with many Premier League clubs to sell tickets on their behalf. However, there are some important things to note about buying Premier League tickets on Ticketmaster.
How to buy Premier League tickets on Ticketmaster
The process of buying Premier League tickets on Ticketmaster is relatively straightforward:
- Go to the Ticketmaster UK website or mobile app.
- Select the Premier League match you want to attend and pick your seats on the interactive stadium map.
- Proceed through checkout by entering your payment details when prompted.
- Tickets are issued electronically and you can access them on your Ticketmaster account.
Ticketmaster sells tickets to matches at the following Premier League clubs:
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Bournemouth
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Chelsea
- Crystal Palace
- Everton
- Fulham
- Leicester City
- Liverpool
- Manchester City
- Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest
- Southampton
- Tottenham Hotspur
- West Ham United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
So if you want to buy tickets to see any of those teams, you can do so directly through Ticketmaster.
Availability of tickets on Ticketmaster
The availability of Premier League tickets on Ticketmaster varies from club to club and game to game. In general, bigger matches like local derbies or games against top 6 clubs sell out fastest. For lower profile games, there may be more ticket availability on Ticketmaster closer to matchday.
Ticketmaster receives an allocation of home team tickets to sell from each club. This allocation will be lower for more popular clubs and matches. With high demand, tickets listed on Ticketmaster for big games often sell out very quickly.
Pricing of tickets
Ticket prices on Ticketmaster are set by the individual clubs. Pricing varies significantly depending on the club, area of the stadium, and profile of the match. As an example, here are some typical Ticketmaster prices for a regular season Premier League game:
| Club | Lower tier side stand | Upper tier center |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | £50 | £30 |
| Chelsea | £65 | £35 |
| Everton | £40 | £25 |
| Fulham | £30 | £20 |
In addition to the ticket prices, Ticketmaster also charges service and booking fees per ticket. Generally figure around 10-15% of the base price for the total fees on top.
Other ways to buy Premier League tickets
Although Ticketmaster is an option, there are also some other ways to get Premier League tickets:
Official club box offices
You can also buy tickets directly from the club box office, either online or in person. Many clubs sell the majority of their allocation this way. The box office will have access to all home tickets, whereas Ticketmaster will only have a portion.
Secondary ticket sites
Premier League tickets are also often resold on secondary sites like StubHub and LiveFootballTickets. Here you can find tickets people are reselling for games that are sold out. The prices are generally higher than face value.
Hospitality and travel packages
Companies like Premier League Travel offer hospitality packages for games which bundle tickets with hotels, transport and a premium experience. These are more expensive but guarantee you tickets for sold out matches.
Membership and season tickets
Being a club member or season ticket holder often gives advance access to buy additional tickets or singles. However, you normally have to live in the UK and attend multiple games to be eligible.
Why you may struggle to get Premier League tickets
The Premier League is the most watched football league in the world. With huge demand from dedicated local supporters, it can be very hard for visitors or casual fans to get tickets.
On Ticketmaster, tickets are snapped up rapidly and desirable matches can sell out in minutes. Even Premier League Travel hospitality packages which guarantee match tickets often sell out months in advance.
To have the best chance, you need to try and get tickets as early as possible. Joining club membership waiting lists is advisable for locals. For overseas travelers, booking a hospitality package with transport and hotels included is often the most secure way to ensure you get into games.
Recent changes to Premier League ticket availability
The 2019 Premier League policy on away fan allocations mandates that away supporters must be provided at least 10% of the seats in home areas for every game. This has very slightly increased the pool of away tickets available.
Some clubs like Manchester City have also expanded their stadium capacities in recent years. Old Trafford remains the largest Premier League stadium with over 75,000 seats.
| Club | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Old Trafford | 74,310 |
| Tottenham | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 62,062 |
| Arsenal | Emirates Stadium | 60,260 |
| West Ham | London Stadium | 60,000 |
| Manchester City | Etihad Stadium | 53,400 |
While expanded capacities help more fans get access, demand continues to heavily exceed supply for the majority of Premier League matches.
Factors that limit Premier League ticket availability
Here are some of the main factors that contribute to the limited availability of Premier League tickets:
High season ticket holder numbers
Season ticket holder renewals take up a large portion of available seats. At Manchester United over 53,000 seats are allocated to season tickets.
Large stadiums
With most grounds holding well over 50,000 fans, there are lot of people trying to get tickets relative to capacity.
High member numbers
Clubs prioritize members for leftover tickets before general sale. Manchester United has over 200,000 members competing for remaining seats.
Loyalty systems
Giving fans who attend multiple games priority access limits opportunities for infrequent fans.
Traveling away fans allocations
At least 10% of seats have to be set aside for away fans which means less available for home fans to buy.
Corporate ownership and hospitality
Many seats at all stadiums are owned by corporate partners or allocated to hospitality packages.
Conclusion
In summary, while Ticketmaster does sell tickets to Premier League matches, availability is extremely limited. Huge local and worldwide demand coupled with large stadium sizes and loyalty systems means the majority of games sell out rapidly.
Fans wanting to attend Premier League matches need to act as early possible, be flexible on games, and be prepared to enter into club membership and loyalty programs. There are no guarantees but planning ahead and understanding the landscape gives you the best chance to get your hands on the golden tickets.
