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Blair Meikle

Why Celtic and Rangers fans will pay more than away support in Europa League

Celtic and Rangers fans will pay more than visiting supporters for their home games in the Europa League this season.

A landmark decision from UEFA has seen them introduce a reduction on the maximum ticket prices home sides can charge travelling supporters in men's club competitions.

It is part of their commitment to making European football more accessible and affordable for all supporters and the governing body say they have the backing of clubs and supporters' organisations.

Starting from now, maximum ticket prices for away fans will be €60 in the UEFA Champions League, €40 (£35.50) in the UEFA Europa League, where both Celtic and Rangers will compete this season, and €20 in the UEFA Conference League, where Aberdeen are playing.

They will reduce this further for the 2025/26 campaign to a maximum price of €50 in the UEFA Champions League, €35 in the UEFA Europa League and still €20 in the UEFA Conference League.


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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin explained: “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 as an inclusive sport where supporters who travel across Europe to follow their teams are valued and recognised.”

European Club Association (ECA) Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi added: “Lowering the price cap of the ticket prices for visiting supporters in the new UEFA men’s club competitions is an important signal from all ECA’s 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.”

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