Season ticket prices for the 2024–25 season will rise by 6%, which has “hugely disappointed” the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust.
From 2025–2026, the Spurs will no longer offer the concession to new senior season ticket holders, who must be 65 years of age or older.
This means that the adult season ticket with the lowest price will now cost £856, rather than £807 as it did this season.
The increase, according to the trust, “cannot be justified” and is “unacceptable”.
Tottenham claims that there has been a “significant increase in matchday costs” and that the increase in season ticket prices is due to the fact that they have only raised prices once in the previous five years, by 1.5%.
“Football is not immune to the rising costs of goods and services across the board and we continue to look at all options to minimise ticket price increases while absorbing the vast majority of costs,” Tottenham declared on Thursday.
The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust
Reacting to the changes, THST released a statement on Thursday stating that “neither justification holds water” and that the senior season ticket reforms “pull the rug out from under the feet of pensioners after years of loyal support”.
According to the team, the amount of senior season tickets bought at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is “not sustainable” and has nearly quadrupled over those at their former home, White Hart Lane.
Due to the reforms, senior supporters who wish to purchase a season ticket for 2025–2026 will not be eligible for the concession. However, discounts for senior season tickets will remain unchanged for 2024–2025.
Concessions for current season ticket holders will start to decrease in 2025–2026 if they qualify for a discounted season ticket; the reduction will happen every season for the next five years, at a rate of 5%.
According to BBC Sports, this implies that senior season tickets will cost 25% more in 2029–2030 than they do now.
THST board members stated that “we disagreed on several areas and as a result of our input, changes were made” during their meeting with the club on February 21 to discuss ticketing.
“THST believes a fuller discussion at the beginning of this process with the club would have led to more effective input and increased the prospect of an outcome with wider support,” they stated.
Spurs declined to comment further when contacted by BBC Sport.
“Disappointing” But “Not Unreasonable,” According To Your Statement
Ernie: As someone who has owned season tickets for 41 years and will soon turn 65 in June, I am about to take advantage of the senior citizen discount. However, part of the announcement mentions that the price discount will drop from 50% to 25% over the next five years. The club claims it’s because there are more elderly members, but they only apply it in specific areas. Not pleased!
Andrew: Since season ticket holders did not see a price increase last year, I suppose we were aware that one was imminent. For me, the biggest concern is the ongoing decrease in senior concessions. I would like to support my club after I retire in 2022, but I must admit that I couldn’t afford to renew without the concession price.
David: As a 71-year-old season ticket holder who has always supported Tottenham, buying a season ticket as a pensioner has only been affordable with this discount. It is quite disappointing how my club treats its senior citizens. Since we have always been there for you, we felt that giving you this discount was just and necessary. Please reconsider, big OG Spurs.
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Robin: It’s not unreasonable considering the skyrocketing cost of living and other general expenses like business rates, etc., but the benefits for those over 65 ought to stay in place.
Neil: Considering the current rate of inflation and the fact that prices haven’t increased much since we moved into the new stadium, a 6% price increase isn’t unreasonable. Season ticket prices have increased on average, but not by nearly as much as the price of a Spurs shirt. In a highly competitive world, the club needs to turn a profit in order to afford players and coaching staff.
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