Football's elite club competition organiser, UEFA, has confirmed today that Shamrock Rovers' away games in the Europa Conference League will cost no more than €20.
For the 2024/25 season, the maximum ticket prices for away fans will be capped at €60 in the UEFA Champions League, €40 in the UEFA Europa League, and €20 in the UEFA Conference League. There will be further reductions in the 2025/26 season, with prices set at €50 in the UEFA Champions League, €35 in the UEFA Europa League, and still €20 in the UEFA Conference League.
This decision comes after extensive consultation with the European Club Association (ECA) and Football Supporters Europe (FSE).
League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers will travel to Rapid Vienna in Austria, Larne in Northern Ireland, and Chelsea in London under the new ECL league format this year.
The new price cap for Europe's top club competitions, according to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, is intended to make supporters feel "valued and recognised."
🏟️ Reduced ticket prices for away fans!
After consultation with @ECAEurope and @FansEurope, we are this season extending the price caps for away fans in the #UCL, #UEL and #UECL.
Price caps will be reduced again in 2025/26 to further improve the fan experience: ⬇️— UEFA (@UEFA) September 2, 2024
“Today’s decision marks another key step in reaffirming UEFA’s commitment to enhancing the matchday experience for all fans. By introducing more fan-friendly policies, we continue our mission to keep football an inclusive sport where supporters who travel across Europe to follow their teams are valued and recognised," said UEFA President Čeferin.
ECA Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi also emphasised the importance of improving the match experience for fans.
“Lowering the price cap of ticket prices for visiting supporters in the new UEFA men’s club competitions is an important signal from all ECA member clubs in actively contributing to improving the overall match experience for fans. ECA’s collaboration with UEFA and the fans’ representatives through FSE is fundamental in ensuring travelling supporters can enjoy following their teams across Europe to the maximum," added the Paris Saint-Germain boss.
Price changes this season and next
- 2024/25 Season Ticket Caps:
- €60 for away fans in the UEFA Champions League
- €40 for away fans in the UEFA Europa League
- €20 for away fans in the UEFA Conference League
- 2025/26 Season Ticket Caps:
- €50 for away fans in the UEFA Champions League
- €35 for away fans in the UEFA Europa League
- €20 for away fans in the UEFA Conference League (unchanged)
