--- title: "Arsenal season tickets 2026/27: Waiting list, renewals and rules" canonical: "https://readarsenal.com/arsenal-season-ticket-guide/" type: "page" language: "en-GB" published: "2026-08-31T21:56:56Z" modified: "2026-08-31T21:56:57Z" --- # Arsenal season tickets 2026/27: Waiting list, renewals and rules **Arsenal offer two General Admission season-ticket options for 2026/27: a 23-match ticket covering all 19 Premier League home games plus four Champions League league-phase fixtures, and a cheaper 19-match option covering Premier League home games only.** Arsenal have also retained minimum seat-utilisation requirements for supporters who want to remain eligible for renewal. Demand remains extremely high, with new season tickets generally becoming available through Arsenal’s waiting list when existing holders do not renew. ## Arsenal season tickets 2026/27 at a glance | Season ticket | Included matches | | --- | --- | | **23-match** | 19 Premier League home games + four Champions League league-phase home games | | **19-match** | 19 Premier League home games | | **23-match utilisation requirement** | 20 of 23 matches | | **19-match utilisation requirement** | 17 of 19 matches | | **Stadium** | Emirates Stadium | | **Membership type** | Gold Membership | | **Entry** | Digital pass | Arsenal describe General Admission season-ticket holders as **Gold Members**. ## What is included in an Arsenal season ticket? Arsenal have continued to offer supporters a choice between two packages for 2026/27. ### 23-match Arsenal season ticket The 23-match package includes: - all **19 Premier League home fixtures** - all **four Champions League league-phase home fixtures** Arsenal’s 2026/27 European home schedule includes matches against Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Lille and Sabah. Cup ties and later European knockout matches are not automatically part of those 23 fixtures, although eligible supporters can opt into Arsenal’s Cup Scheme. ### 19-match Arsenal season ticket The 19-match package includes only Arsenal’s **Premier League home matches**. However, holders receive a guaranteed purchase window for Arsenal’s Champions League league-phase home fixtures. For European knockout matches, 19-match holders instead enter the relevant Silver ballot, while domestic cup fixtures have separate purchasing arrangements. ## How do you get an Arsenal season ticket? For most supporters who do not already hold one, the route is through the **Arsenal season-ticket waiting list**. Arsenal say they cannot give supporters an estimated timeframe for receiving a season ticket because progression depends on factors such as: - existing holders deciding not to renew - supporters ahead of you declining an offer - availability within the stadium Supporters who are eventually offered a season ticket are contacted by Arsenal via email or telephone. The club’s current membership information lists the waiting-list fee at **£50 for adults and £25 for juniors**, redeemable against the cost of a first season ticket if one is eventually purchased. ### How do you check your Arsenal waiting-list position? Arsenal allow supporters to see their current position through their Online Box Office account and Ticket Hub. It is worth keeping contact details current because an offer could otherwise be missed. Arsenal provide [official season-ticket waiting-list guidance](https://help.arsenal.com/support/solutions/articles/101000579621-season-ticket-waiting-list) for supporters checking their position. ## Arsenal season-ticket renewal rules Existing season-ticket holders are contacted by Arsenal ahead of renewal with details covering: - the new season’s price - matches included - minimum utilisation rules - renewal/cancellation deadlines The club’s ticket terms state that supporters are responsible for keeping the email and payment information attached to their account up to date. ## How many matches must Arsenal season-ticket holders attend? This is one of the most important current rules. For **2026/27**: **23-match ticket:** use the seat for at least **20 of 23 games** **19-match ticket:** use the seat for at least **17 of 19 games** Supporters who fail to meet the required utilisation threshold can lose renewal eligibility. Club Level season-ticket holders have a separate requirement of **22 matches**. ## What counts towards Arsenal seat utilisation? A supporter does not necessarily have to personally sit in their seat for every fixture. If they cannot attend, Arsenal season-ticket holders can use: **Ticket Exchange** to resell the seat to another Arsenal supporter. **Ticket Transfer** to pass the ticket to an eligible friend or family member. Both services remain fee-free for Arsenal season-ticket holders in 2026/27. There is an important Ticket Exchange rule. If the seat is listed **before midnight on the day before the match**, the holder receives their utilisation credit regardless of whether it sells. If it is only listed **on matchday**, it must sell for that utilisation credit to be awarded. ## How does Arsenal’s Cup Scheme work? Arsenal incorporated Cup Scheme selection into the 2026/27 renewal process. The exact options depend on the season-ticket type. Holders of the 23-match ticket can choose Cup Scheme access for additional European and domestic cup fixtures that are not already included. The 19-match ticket provides different arrangements, with domestic cup access available while European matches are generally dealt with through purchase windows or ballots depending on the competition stage. ## How do Arsenal digital season tickets work? Entry to the Emirates is handled through a **digital pass**. For 2026/27, supporters have been required to download a new version of their pass through the Ticket Hub in the Arsenal app. Once downloaded, the pass sits in the supporter’s Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and automatically updates with eligible fixtures. A digital pass can only be activated on **one device at a time**. Supporters should therefore set it up before travelling rather than waiting until they reach the turnstiles. For more matchday information, including transport and stadium entry, link this section directly to our **Emirates Stadium guide** once its live URL is available. ## Can Arsenal season-ticket holders sell their seat? Yes. Season-ticket holders who cannot attend can list their seat through Arsenal’s **Ticket Exchange**. Once another supporter buys it, the season-ticket holder’s digital pass is disabled for that fixture and the purchaser receives access instead. Arsenal provide a full [official Ticket Exchange guide](https://help.arsenal.com/support/solutions/articles/101000592509-ticket-exchange). Season-ticket holders can alternatively use Ticket Transfer where appropriate. ## How much are Arsenal season tickets? I would **not build this evergreen guide around a huge price table** because prices vary according to location, concessions and ticket type and will need changing annually. But we can give useful current context. Arsenal increased the average price of 23-match General Admission and Club Level season tickets by **3.9% for 2026/27**, which the club said equated to roughly £2 per match for General Admission holders. For exact current prices, readers should always use Arsenal’s official [2026/27 men’s ticketing guide](https://www.arsenal.com/news/mens-ticketing-guide-202627-a3OJ93u8067p). ## Do Arsenal season-ticket holders get the same seat every year? Renewal does not necessarily create an absolute guarantee that a supporter will retain exactly the same seat indefinitely. Arsenal’s ticket terms allow for changes in certain circumstances, including stadium or operational requirements. In ordinary circumstances, however, a season ticket provides a regular Emirates Stadium seat across the fixtures contained within that package. ## Arsenal season ticket FAQ ### How do I get an Arsenal season ticket? New General Admission season tickets are generally offered through Arsenal’s waiting list when seats become available. ### How long is the Arsenal season-ticket waiting list? There is no fixed waiting period. Arsenal explicitly says it cannot estimate progression because availability depends on renewals and the decisions of supporters further ahead in the queue. ### Does an Arsenal season ticket include Champions League games? The **23-match 2026/27 season ticket includes Arsenal’s four Champions League league-phase home fixtures**. The 19-match ticket covers Premier League home games but gives holders a guaranteed purchase window for league-phase European matches. ### Does an Arsenal season ticket include FA Cup and Carabao Cup games? Not automatically within the basic 19 or 23-match totals. Arsenal operates additional purchasing and Cup Scheme arrangements for those fixtures. ### How many games must Arsenal season-ticket holders attend? For 2026/27, holders of the 23-match package must utilise their seat for **20 matches**, while holders of the 19-match package need **17**. ### Can I transfer my Arsenal season ticket for one game? Eligible season-ticket holders can use Arsenal’s Ticket Transfer system to pass an individual match ticket to another supporter. ### Can I sell an Arsenal season-ticket seat if I cannot attend? Yes. Ticket Exchange allows season-ticket holders to resell their seat through Arsenal’s official ticketing system. ## Follow Arsenal throughout 2026/27 Season-ticket rules can change between campaigns, so this guide should be updated whenever Arsenal confirm new renewal, utilisation or ticket-access policies. For match changes that could affect supporters travelling to the Emirates, Read Arsenal also tracks [Arsenal’s televised Premier League fixture changes](https://readarsenal.com/2026/07/07/arsenal-premier-league-fixtures-confirmed-for-television/), alongside the latest [Arsenal news](https://readarsenal.com/).