Ahead of the start of European club competitions after the international break, UEFA have made a decision that could transform football.
The football controlling body have announced a reduction in the price caps for away tickets in its three men’s club competitions(Champions League, Europa League, Conference League) this season.
To make matches more accessible for travelling fans, the ticket prices for Champions League games will now be capped at €60 (£50.55). In contrast, Europa League tickets will be limited to €40 (£33.70), and Conference League tickets will cost no more than €20 (£16.85).
Looking ahead to next season, UEFA plan to lower the Champions League cap even further to €50 (£42.12), with Europa League tickets set at a maximum of €35 (£29.48).
These caps apply exclusively to away supporters, ensuring that high ticket prices do not overburden those who travel to support their teams.
The initiative to introduce ticket price caps began in the 2019-20 season, with initial limits set at €70 (£63.50) for Champions League matches and €45 (£41) for Europa League games.
This decision was partly influenced by fan protests against the high cost of away tickets in the previous season.
As quoted by BBC, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin emphasized the organization’s commitment to improving the matchday experience, stating,
“By introducing more fan-friendly policies, we continue our mission to keep football inclusive for all.
The Champions League, Europa League and Conference League will start at the end of the international break and it will be interesting to see how much this transforms the number of match-going fans.
