Trying to get tickets for Manchester United games can be tricky at the best of times, but since INEOS have breathed new life into the club, demand has only grown. Regardless of whether you want to get tickets for home Manchester United games or away matches, the process is difficult and may require patience, luck or a bit of both.
Within this guide, we will explain the process for getting tickets for home and away Manchester United games and whether the process is any different for certain competitions.
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How to get Man Utd tickets at Old Trafford
Buy a Manchester United season ticket
If you are looking to buy tickets to watch Manchester United at Old Trafford then the only way to guarantee yourself a ticket is to purchase a season ticket. There are over 50,000 season ticket holders at Old Trafford with each one guaranteed a ticket in the same seat for all 19 of United's Premier League matches each season.
Season ticket holders are also able to “opt in” or “opt-out” of all cup competitions. If they opt in, then they are guaranteed their season ticket seat for all home cup games, but they are charged the going rate for each ticket. If they opt out, then the club will sell their seat to other fans on a match-by-match basis.
To get a season ticket at Manchester United you are going to need to be patient. As things stand, the waiting list for a season ticket currently stands at around 120,000 people meaning you will have to wait several years once on the waiting list until you are in with a chance of getting your hands on one.
Season ticket prices for adults range from £551 to £1,007 depending on whereabouts you choose to sit in the stadium. There are also discounted rates for elderly fans, young adults and children which may make the total price more affordable depending on your circumstances. The full season ticket price list is as follows:
- Adults: £551 – £1,007
- Over 65s: £413.25 – £755.25
- 16-17s: £275.50 – £437
- 18-20s: £413.25 – £755.25
- Under 16s: £190 – £380
Do I need to be an official Manchester United member to get tickets?
Yes. If you can't get a season ticket at Old Trafford then the next best thing to do is to become an official member at the club. Members can apply for match-day tickets on a match-by-match basis for all home games across all competitions.
The club don't currently operate a loyalty point system for members meaning you have as much chance as every other member for each game. This means that for games with higher demand, the chances of getting a ticket will reduce, regardless of how many other matches you have attended that season.
To buy an official membership at Manchester United, visit the club's official website. Prices start at £20 and go as high as £75 with each membership type having different benefits. Despite that, not one type of membership is prioritised over any of the others when it comes to home game applications.
The only exception to this rule is the £20 ‘forwarding membership' which has been introduced ahead of the 2024/25 season. This membership was been brought in for fans who just want to receive forwarded tickets from season ticket holders. These members are ineligible to purchase tickets directly through the club.
Manchester United tickets are often released several weeks before fixture dates, so as soon as you finish setting up your account on the officing ticketing platform, enable email alerts to stay informed. You can also send an email to [email protected] to inquire about available seats ahead of the new season. But first, sign up for a membership account on the official club website.
Wait for Man Utd tickets to go on general sale
The final way to purchase Manchester United home tickets is to wait for the games that go to general sale. Tickets will go on general sale when tickets are still left remaining after season ticket holders and members have had a chance to purchase tickets. While this doesn't happen often, games in smaller competitions such as the Carabao Cup will often go to general sale.
You may not get to go to the most glamorous games by waiting for general sale tickets but it will at least allow you to sample a Manchester United match at Old Trafford.
Use Sportsbreaks
One other way to get tickets to home Manchester United tickets is to go through the club's official travel partner, Sportsbreaks. Sportsbreaks run trips to Old Trafford which include an overnight stay in a nearby hotel with a match ticket included for fans who either live far away from Old Trafford or for those who have no other way to get a ticket.
As these packages include an overnight stay, the prices are often very high – much higher than the amount for a standard match ticket. However, it is all above board as Sportsbreaks are United's official travel partner and are therefore licensed to offer this kind of service.
Ticket resales
While tickets for games at Old Trafford are often in high demand, we recommend that you check resale platforms for offers. Notable and reputable ticket resale platforms include StubHub. SeaPick is another platform that lists tickets sourced from verified sources. Moreover, check out Ticombo, another third-party cricket resale platform where you could be lucky to land Man Utd tickets.
However, unlike the official Man Utd ticketing platform, ticket resale platforms often charge a little high because it is the only way they can earn some profits from the listings.
Man United membership – how to buy
Official Manchester United membership comes with a variety of benefits. It is all about choosing how you want to be treated as a club supporter. But first, you must be a registered club supported to purchase membership. Old Trafford membership is priced as follows:
- Premium – £75
- Full – £40
- Lite – £35
- Junior – £20
- Forwarding – £20
All the above club membership categories except Forwarding Members are eligible for 2024/25 forwarded tickets, priority booking for home and away matches as well as cup fixture tickets. Moreover, members in any of the categories are eligible for a 10% discount at the Man Utd store, a 50% discount on museum tours and a 20% discount at the Red Cafe.
How to get Manchester United away tickets
Domestic away games – apply through the club
Manchester United's away support has long been regarded as the best away following in the country. They are known for selling out their away allocations wherever they go and making their presence known to help their team to victory.
As demand is so high to buy Man Utd away tickets, the club has restricted applications for season ticket holders who have held their tickets for at least three years. You must also have opted into all cup competitions to be eligible to apply for away games.
Once you have met this eligibility criterion, you will then need to apply for each away game on a match-by-match basis and then go into a random ballot. Given the demand, most season ticket holders who apply for every single away game typically only get three or four in the ballots each season.
European away games – build your credits
While there is no loyalty system in place for domestic away games, the club do have a credit system in place for European away matches. For each European away match you attend, you will earn one credit and each European match is then sold to those with the most credits, working downwards until all tickets are sold.
For each European away match, the club holds back a small percentage of tickets for those on zero credits to ensure it doesn't become a closed shop. However, the best way to start building your European credits is to wait for matches that go down to zero credits.
Often, group stage matches or games in unglamorous locations will go down to zero credits so your European away journey with the club may have to start in an unusual place. To be able to purchase a ticket with zero credits, you will need to be either a season ticket holder or an official member.
Credits work on a rolling three-year cycle so if you haven't been to a European away match in three years then your credits will reset and you will be back down to zero.
European away games – use Sportsbreaks
Another good way to get on the credit system if you are an official member or season ticket holder is to purchase a European away ticket through Sportsbreaks. Sportsbreaks are often given a small percentage of United's European away allocations to sell themselves, as they offer day trips to each location.
Fans who purchase a ticket through Sportsbreaks are not only purchasing a match ticket but also purchasing return flight tickets and transfers to and from the stadium. While the prices for these day trips are usually on the high side, they are a good way to get on the credit ladder.
How to buy hospitality tickets at Old Trafford
If you are looking to experience the theatre of dreams in style, then you can always purchase hospitality tickets for each match at Old Trafford. Fans can buy tickets for private boxes and/or in certain suites on a match-by-match basis while hospitality season tickets are also available. For full prices and availability, check out the hospitality section on the Manchester United website.
Most importantly, the ticket prices for the hospitality package vary depending on the suit you have chosen. The suits at Old Trafford include Warwick, the International, Red Cafe, Museum Experience post-match, Trinity Club Pre-Match, and Victoria Warehouse.
Notable benefits that come with hospitality packages at Old Trafford include a fine dining experience, matchday entertainment, an official matchday program, complementary Man Utd magazine, a 10% discount buffet options and priority access before, during and after matches at Old Trafford.
You can buy hospitality for every game at Old Trafford in the upcoming 2024/25 season by visiting Manutd.com, including Manchester United Legends vs Celtic Legends scheduled for 7 September 2024.
Old Trafford accessibility for disabled fans
Old Trafford also caters to the needs of the disabled but first, you should register as a disabled fan. Email [email protected], providing supporting evidence. The accepted evidence includes Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment documentation.
To access men's tickets as a disabled fan, you must first be a registered member. You can then proceed to book wheelchair spaces on the Man Utd official website. Note that accessible tickets are often in high demand, so the club uses a ballot system for every match at Old Trafford. Eligible disabled fans are then allocated a complimentary ticket.