Liverpool scrap controversial plan after furious protests as further talks planned
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Liverpool have gone back on their word in a move that will delight supporters. 10:02, Thu, May 7, 2026 Updated: 10:03, Thu, May 7, 2026 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.
Read our Privacy PolicyWhile 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. 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."