Brighton and Hove Albion have established themselves well and truly in the Premier League landscape. Since they gained promotion to the top flight of English football back in 2017, the Seagulls have consolidated, strengthened and soared to the extent that they experienced their first-ever European campaign in the 2023/24 season.
This relative success has been delivered thanks to a resurgent club led by owner Tony Bloom, underpinned by an excellent recruitment model and a series of good choices on and off the pitch.
The American Express Stadium has been a happy place in recent times and it is easy to see why, so how can you go and be a part of the fantastic atmosphere at Brighton & Hove Albion?
How to get Brighton tickets
The standard way to get Brighton tickets to play is via the club’s official ticket portal at tickets.brightonandhovealbion.com
However, as with most other Premier League clubs, demand generally exceeds supply.
Do I need a membership to buy Brighton tickets?
No, you don't need a membership, but you may struggle to find many fixtures with general-sale Brighton tickets available.
To have the best chance of securing a brief, club membership will give you priority access.
If you're desperate to avoid buying a club membership, you'll likely be looking at midweek games in the Carabao Cup or FA Cup, and maybe some midweek Premier League games.
How to get club membership for Brighton
The membership tiers available for the 2023/24 season are:
- MyAlbion 18+ – £38.00
- MyAlbion u18 – £28.00
MyAlbion is the name of the club membership scheme which includes an exclusive membership gift pack, a priority purchase window on Brighton tickets, home and away, as well as access to club events and discounted benefits in the club superstore.
How much do Brighton tickets cost?
Brighton season tickets are sold out in full, so at present, even with a MyAlbion membership, it is only possible to obtain single-match tickets.
They are sold on a game-by-game basis with a varied price structure depending on factors such as the opponent, competition and seat location.
There are four different fixture grades for Premier League games, with A+ ranging from £52.00 to £78.00 for adults and cheaper concessions for seniors, students, and juniors.
This is replicated down to grade C with adult prices on a scale from £34.00 to £52.00.
- Cat A*: Liverpool, Manchester United
- Cat A: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Spurs
- Cat B: Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, West Ham
- Cat C: AFC Bournemouth, Brentford, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Southampton, Wolves
The Seagulls also operate the 1901 Club, which offers a quality, up-market matchday experience.
In effect, this is a premium membership, inclusive of a season ticket, which includes ten lounges where fans can enjoy food and drink in an informal setting before stepping out into your seat to watch the game.
This has proven to be a popular venture. A waiting list is in place due to all availability being sold out for this season.
Season ticket price increase for the 2024/25 season
Brighton announced a 6.1% increase in season ticket prices ahead of the 2024/25 season. In the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns, the Seagulls froze prices to help fans recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, last year, they increased prices by 4%, meaning another hike ahead of the upcoming season was widely condemned by Seagulls supporters.
In a statement, Brighton said: “Away from the pitch, we’re acutely aware that many people are still experiencing the ongoing effects of the rising cost of living.
“As a business we’re not immune from these inflationary pressures either – indeed, we are seeing our own costs rise in all areas of the club.
“Unfortunately, this does mean that for the 2024-25 season there will be an increase in our season ticket prices of between 5% and 8% depending on where you sit.
“Even the largest increase for our stadium’s best seats remains in line with the very challenging average annual rate of inflation over the past two years of 8.3%.
“These increases equate to less than £1.60 per match for under-18s and between £1.60 and £3.70 per match for adults, depending on where you sit.”
Matchday Hospitality at the Amex Stadium
For those who want something more private and lavish for their football experience, Brighton offer a range of hospitality options, as you would expect from a Premier League club. There are various packages and formats available, all of which require a club membership to book.
From fine dining to private boxes for corporate use to a more relaxed informal style, you will find the style that meets your needs.
The hospitality offerings at Brighton and Hove Albion include:
Goldstone Restaurant – A three-course meal restaurant course presided over by ex-manager Bob Booker, followed by a prime East Stand seat.
Legends Box – A 12-person private box on the halfway line, complete with rich four-course dining and a personal host amid the growing atmosphere.
HB’s- A vibrant level-one restaurant within the West Stand, offering a three-course menu and host for insight and pre-kick-off entertainment.
Bruno’s – Named for the legendary former captain who sealed Premier League status, offering a three-course experience within the 1901 Lounge.
Heineken Experience – Informal booth seating with self-serve Heineken and unlimited pub grub fare, perfect for casual groups.
Mullery’s – Casual small plate dining with piglet pies and speciality cocktails, located in the heart of the West Stand.
How to get to the Amex Stadium at Brighton
The best way to get to the Amex Stadium is by using public transport. The stadium is conveniently located just a short walk from Falmer station, which is served by Southern Rail. The journey to Falmer takes approximately nine minutes from Brighton mainline station, with a regular service operating every 10 minutes on match days.
Additionally, there is a subsidised travel zone in the Brighton area on match days, stretching from Worthing in the west to Hampden Park and Eastbourne in the east. You can park at many of the stations within this zone and take a train to the stadium. Your travel is free, as the cost is covered by the subsidised amount included in your match ticket.
If you're travelling to Brighton from London, the journey takes around 60 to 80 minutes, depending on the specific train service, covering a distance of 47 miles. You can catch trains from stations such as Victoria and London Bridge to reach Sussex.
Park-and-ride facilities are also available at three sites around the city: Mill Road, the University of Brighton, and Brighton Racecourse. At least one wheelchair-accessible bus serves all these sites.
FGG says: A golden ticket on the south coast
Brighton's rise up the Premier League standing has been significant. The club has sold countless millions of players in value and lost managers to rivals, yet it has continued to push on with its plan. It's no wonder the club has become a key member of the Premier League, so it's no surprise getting Brighton tickets is becoming hard to do.