How to find Cheap Arsenal Tickets
Getting tickets to the Emirates Stadium is brutal. Arsenal's resurgence under Mikel Arteta has sent demand through the roof, and with over 75% of the stadium's 60,704 seats reserved for season ticket holders, match-by-match tickets are incredibly scarce.
So how do you actually get your hands on tickets without paying a fortune or falling for a scam? We've broken it down into the approaches that actually work.
The official route: great prices, brutal odds
Arsenal operates one of the most structured ticketing systems in English football. Face-value tickets range from around £37 to £141 depending on the match category and seat location. The catch? You'll need a membership, patience, and a fair bit of luck.
1. Red Membership
Arsenal's Red Membership (£38/year) is your gateway to face-value tickets. Unlike most clubs where you simply buy tickets when they go on sale, Arsenal operates a ballot system for all Premier League, FA Cup, and European matches.
Here's how it works: ballots open 4-6 weeks before each fixture and run for 72 hours. You register your interest, and if successful, you're automatically charged and allocated a seat. There's no choosing your exact spot, you enter a price range and hope for the best.
The odds? Not great. With hundreds of thousands of Red Members competing for a limited allocation, success rates for big matches can be painfully low.
2. Silver Membership
Silver Membership (£59/year) offers better ballot odds than Red, but here's the problem: it's not openly available. There's a waiting list of over 12,000 people, and the wait can stretch beyond a decade. If you're just starting out, this isn't a realistic option.
3. Arsenal Ticket Exchange
Season ticket holders and members who can't attend sold-out matches can resell their seats at face value through Arsenal's official Ticket Exchange. Access is staggered, members who were unsuccessful in the ballot get first access, then it opens wider closer to matchday.
The Exchange closes 3 hours before kick-off. It's your best shot at face-value tickets after the ballot, but it requires LOTS of persistence and quick reflexes.
4. Hospitality packages
This is the only official route that guarantees you a seat, and you don't need a membership! Arsenal offers various hospitality experiences:
- Club Woolwich – Starting around £420 per person (booked as a pair)
- The Avenell – From £1,295 with premium dining and lounge access
- Inner Circle – £1,895 including setting the corner flag and signed shirt
- Hero Experience – From £2,695 with player meet-and-greet
You're paying a significant premium, but you get guaranteed entry, food and drinks included, and a memorable matchday experience. For overseas fans or those making a special trip, hospitality removes the uncertainty.
Verdict on official channels: The ballot system means even members have no guarantee of tickets. Great if you're willing to try your luck across multiple matches, but unreliable if you need guaranteed tickets for a specific fixture.
Resale platforms: where most fans actually buy
Here's the reality: most supporters who want guaranteed tickets for a specific match end up buying through resale platforms. Sites like StubHub, Viagogo, LiveFootballTickets, and others offer tickets to virtually every Arsenal home game.
The catch? Prices vary wildly between platforms, sometimes by £50 or more for the same seat. That's exactly why we built TicketSeal. We compare prices across all the major resale platforms so you can see your options side by side and find the best deal available.
What you'll actually pay
Arsenal operates a tiered pricing system based on the opposition:
- Category C matches (lower-demand opponents): £80–£150
- Category B matches (mid-tier opponents): £120–£200
- Category A matches (Spurs, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United, Man City): £200–£400+
- Champions League knockouts: Expect to pay whatever they're asking
The Clock End and North Bank lower tiers tend to be cheaper, while the East and West Stand halfway line commands the highest prices.
Tips for getting the best price
- 01.
Book early for big matches – Prices climb as the fixture approaches, especially for North London derbies
- 02.
Check multiple platforms – Or just use TicketSeal and let us do it for you
- 03.
Target Carabao Cup early rounds – Better availability and lower prices
- 04.
Consider upper tier seats – Often significantly cheaper with excellent views
Arsenal Season Ticket Prices
| Season | Cheapest | Most Expensive |
|---|
| 2022/2023 | £927 | £1,839 |
| 2023/2024 | £973 | £1,839 |
| 2024/2025 | £1,073 | £2,030 |
| 2025/2026 | £1,106 | £2,092 |
Notes:
- Arsenal has the most expensive season ticket in the Premier League
- 2024/25 saw a 10.3% increase, the first General Admission price rise since 2016
- Prices assume Champions League qualification and are for adult general admission
Stick to established platforms with buyer protection. Facebook Marketplace, Twitter sellers, and strangers outside the ground are risky. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.