Useful tips for planning the (perfect) trip to a Premier League match

If you’re a die-hard footie fan, then there’s no greater kick (pun intended) than attending a live Premier League match! The excitement, the thrill, seeing all the action live and witnessing your football heroes in live action…

I’ve been doing some research on this off late as it’s something on our to-do list (once Covid subsides) as my football-loving Little Man can’t wait to see a Premier League match live. So here are a few tips I’ve been jotting down on making the day as smooth sailing and perfect as possible.

Securing tickets

This is, of course, the first step, and an important one as without tickets in hand, there’s no match at hand either! And if you’re a true blue football fan, you will support a club/ team, and so would want to secure tickets to a match that has your favourite team playing…

Here are some ways to get those much-coveted tickets:

The Club’s Website: This is one way to buy your tickets. However, tickets aren’t easy to procure due to high demand so you need to plan ahead. The schedule comes out in mid-June for the August-to-May season so you need to be quick. Note that single tickets are much easier to get than group or family tickets, so if you don’t mind sitting apart, here’s a trick that could help you.

Memberships: Each club offers paid memberships, where members sometimes get a first chance to bag tickets. So if this is something you plan to do regularly, it may help to become a member.

Ticket Brokers: Ticket brokers sometimes partner with Premier League clubs and can help you secure tickets for a fee

Tourism/ Hospitality Packages: Premier League clubs and some ticket brokers often sell ‘hospitality packages’, which include match tickets alongside something else, such as a stadium tour or food and drink vouchers.

Choosing your seats

This is almost as important as getting your tickets to the match. Some pointers to guide you:

If you’re supporting the home team, sitting in the opposing team’s section might not be a good idea – fans say it’s better to turn down seats with a better view if in the ‘away’ section, and opt for lesser seats elsewhere.

The most ideal seats for viewing the match are in the middle of the stands, side-on to the pitch. However, these are usually reserved for season tickets holders and are difficult to get. The best seats in terms of atmosphere (think cheering and singing) are end-on to the pitch.

Check the weather

The most inconsistent thing in UK is the weather, so even if your match is in the middle of summer, it could very well be pouring, so don’t forget to check the weather and dress appropriately. You don’t want to be sitting through a match cold and wet.

Accessibility

One question on your mind might be about the accessibility at the various stadiums, if you or someone in your group needs disabled access to your seats. Well, that’s sorted with this list of accessible Premier League stadiums.