Liverpool have revised their controversial ticket plan after protests at Anfield (Image: Getty)
Liverpool have scrapped a controversial plan to increase ticket prices year-on-year until the 2028/29 season. The proposals were fiercely opposed by Reds supporters, with many joining protests inside Anfield in recent months. During the match against Crystal Palace last month, fans turned the stadium into a sea of yellow in a mass demonstration against the planned price hikes.
Supporters brandished yellow cards in the 13th minute to voice their displeasure at the increases, which were revealed in March. A three per cent rise for next season had been mooted, with further inflation-linked increases to follow in 2027/28 and 2028/29. However, that plan has now been revised in a move that will be welcomed by many Liverpool followers.
While the three per cent inflation-based rise for general admission next season will remain, there will now be a freeze on prices for the 2027/28 season.
In a statement, Liverpool Supporters Board said they welcomed the decision and were looking forward to additional talks with the club to discuss a fresh proposal.
They said: “We understand disappointment at next season’s increase in ticket prices will remain for some, but there will be none the season after and we want to assure fans we will continue talks with the club and do our best to find other ways to prevent future rises.
“We would like to thank those at LFC who have listened to us and engaged with us, not all club hierarchies would have done the same. And we look forward to working with them to find future paths that benefit all.
“We also want to thank you for backing us, for helping with handing out leaflets, for protesting and making sure your voices were heard. We could not have reached this point without you. We’ve got just two games left at Anfield this season, let’s enjoy them.”
Liverpool released a statement of their own, saying: “Following further dialogue with its Supporters Board, the club can now confirm an inflationary increase of three per cent to general admission tickets for season 2026/27, followed by a price freeze for season 2027/28.
Liverpool FC can confirm an update to its previously announced ticket pricing approach for future seasons.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 7, 2026
“Further discussions will take place with the Supporters Board for future seasons. The club and Supporters Board will use the certainty of these seasons to seek longer term alternative solutions across the game and explore commercial ideas with the Supporters Board in an attempt to avoid future ticket price increases and address issues around affordability and accessibility for future generations.
“The club is also pleased to confirm the implementation of a young adults section within the Anfield Road Stand at Anfield with more details to follow.
“LFC believes that, without wider progress on alternative solutions, future inflationary increases may still be required, including season 2028/29, and will continue to engage with its supporters.
“Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all.
“The club also remains committed to managing its cost challenges responsibly, giving advance notice to supporters and certainty to its own financial planning to remain competitive at the highest levels of football.”
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