CST Statement on 2026/27 general admission pricing

The Chelsea Supporters’ Belief welcomes Chelsea FC’s choice to freeze all males’s first staff basic admission season ticket and match-by-match ticket costs for the 2026/27 season.

It is a important and optimistic choice. Following a difficult season on and off the pitch, freezing basic admission costs is a wise and welcome step that may present certainty for match-going supporters forward of the season ticket renewal window.

The CST has persistently made clear to the membership that affordability should stay central to any ticketing coverage. We subsequently admire that the membership has listened to the clear representations made by the Chelsea Supporters’ Belief and the Fan Advisory Board earlier than reaching this choice.

This announcement demonstrates why structured and significant engagement between the membership and supporters issues. When supporters’ views are correctly heard, they can assist form selections which have a direct affect on match-going followers.

Whereas the freeze generally admission pricing could be very welcome, the CST will proceed to interact with the membership and scrutinise the broader 2026/27 ticketing coverage adjustments. We’d additionally welcome additional readability on the timetable for confirming remaining particulars, together with membership pricing and entry preparations. Our focus stays on making certain that any adjustments to ticket entry, loyalty, away ticketing, ticket utilisation and the matchday expertise are honest, clear and in the very best pursuits of Chelsea supporters.

The CST will proceed to characterize the views of our members and wider match-going supporters, and work constructively with the membership to make sure supporters stay on the coronary heart of decision-making.