FSA: Protect the fans. Protect the game.

On Monday, 24 November, the Soccer Supporters’ Affiliation issued a collective assertion on dwelling ticket pricing.

The “Shield the Followers. Shield the Recreation” collective assertion will be present in full by way of this hyperlink, and has been co-signed by the Chelsea Supporters’ Belief, the Chelsea FC Fan Advisory Board, Chelsea Supporters’ Membership, and Chelsea Supporters’ Group.

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We’re writing to you at the moment to clarify why the Chelsea Supporters’ Belief has co-signed this doc.

The doc displays the shared issues of supporter teams and Fan Advisory Boards throughout the Premier League concerning the escalating price of attending soccer. The problems it highlights should not summary, and so they instantly have an effect on Chelsea supporters each week.

The decision for a two-season halt on dwelling ticket worth will increase is rooted in just a few key rules that we strongly assist:

Defending supporters from rising costsMatchdays have turn into more and more costly and unpredictable, particularly resulting from late fixture adjustments, larger journey prices, late ticket gross sales by Chelsea FC, and normal cost-of-living pressures. After two successive years of will increase, a pause would provide stability and be sure that soccer stays accessible to the various, loyal fanbase that defines Chelsea.
Sustaining environment, group, and long-term sustainabilityThe assertion rightly factors out that the eagerness and environment supporters create are central to what makes the Premier League profitable, on and off the pitch. Defending this isn’t solely a cultural accountability however a strategic one.
A fairer method throughout a interval of rising membership revenuesThe FSA highlights that broadcast and industrial revenues proceed to rise throughout the league, creating house for golf equipment to keep away from passing prices onto supporters. This is a chance for Chelsea to indicate management and exhibit that supporters share in the advantages of the sport’s monetary success.
The necessity for transparency and real consultationWe assist the decision for improved sharing of ticketing information, clearer dialogue, and extra structured engagement with the Chelsea FAB and supporter teams. Clear and collaborative decision-making is crucial for belief and long-term planning.

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Chelsea supporters are proud, passionate, and deeply invested within the long-term well being of the membership. Our resolution to co-sign this assertion displays our dedication to making sure that Stamford Bridge stays an accessible, inclusive, and vibrant dwelling for all supporters each at the moment and sooner or later.

We look ahead to persevering with constructive discussions with the membership and dealing collectively on a good and sustainable ticketing method.