Tottenham Fans React Furiously to 'Embarrassing' 2026/27 Ticket Prices Despite Official Freeze Announcement

Tottenham Hotspur officially announced on February 20, 2026, that season ticket and match ticket prices for the 2026/27 season will remain frozen for the second consecutive year, following consultations with the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST).[1] This decision applies across both men’s and women’s teams, with new fan-friendly measures including junior concession tickets at 50% of adult prices in all non-standing areas and expansion of the Young Adult category (25% discount) from 18-21 to 18-25, available stadium-wide including safe standing sections.[1]

FAB representatives praised the move: “Freezing ticket prices, extending Young Adult concessions up to 25, and expanding Junior concessions... will make a real difference for younger supporters and families.”[1] However, despite the freeze, Tottenham fans exploded in outrage online, branding the prices “absolutely mental” and “embarrassing” amid the club’s perilous Premier League position.[3]

Current pricing from the 2025/26 season shows adult tickets starting at £856 in cheaper sections, rising to over £2,000 in premium areas like the 1882 section (£2,367).[2] Seniors (over 66) get discounts (e.g., £471-£666), while juniors and young adults pay less, but fans argue these remain unaffordable, especially as Spurs sit 16th with 29 points from 26 games, in a relegation scrap against Nottingham Forest and West Ham.[3]

Supporters’ frustration stems from a perceived mismatch between high costs and on-pitch struggles, exacerbated by past hikes (6% in 2024/25) and removal of senior concessions for new holders.[3] Social media lit up with comments like “Mental prices for mid-table dross” and “Embarrassing for a club in the drop zone.” While the freeze offers relief, fans demand better value and survival first, highlighting ongoing tensions with the hierarchy over affordability and performance.[3]

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