Hello, I was hoping to attend a premier league match when visiting in London at the end of April. What is the best way for me to purchase tickets? Are third party sites like Stubhub reliable? Ideally would like to attend the Tottenham match on April 30th, any advice much appreciated!
Buy direct from the club. Tickets for Championship matches may be easier to get hold of.
This would require becoming a member with the club, correct?
Not for me it didn't. I saw West Ham at the old Boleyn Ground (when they were back in the Championship), and Arsenal at the new Emirates. Both times I bought direct from the club website. Joining the members club may give you priority access and is usually free or cheap, depending on what level you want.
I second the option to see a Championship game. Level of football is very high, crowds are just as exciting, if not more so because they are more local, less corporate. QPR, Millwall or Fulham would be great places to see matches.
just remember if going to see Millwall (at home or away) to take your suit of armour and tin hat... just a little rowdy
Do NOT buy from a third party site. Many people have been caught out and found their tickets are not acceptable when they arrive at the ground. Always buy from the club. There is lots of information here.
From the Spurs website:
Home games are unlikely to get to General Sale and are often only available for our One Hotspur Members. Becoming a One Hotspur Member gives you access to ticket priority.
Tickets are currently on sale for the April 30 match, so join at the One Hotspur level and purchase now if you want to attend.
I hope you get your tickets. It would be great to see Harry Kane live, in action. We used to follow the Spurs back when Clint Dempsey was on the squad.
Try a championship match,
play off places are up for grabs in April.
There's 4 London area clubs likely involved ( unfortunately)
I bought through VIagogo, which is a recommended third-party seller. You can excellent seats that way.
If you cannot get a BPL game, consider seeing a game at Fulham. I have seen two games (2015 & 2017) at Fulham. They are still in the Championship now but should be promoted to Premier League for next season. The stadium is in a neighborhood of nicely kept homes, with Thames on south side of the stadium and a large park to the west. I also attended games at Crystal Palace, West Ham and Chelsea. Your best and safest bet for tickets is to go through the club.
Have you used your tickets yet alexjhiggins , and if so did you have any problems?
I'm just wondering as the Premier Football league website states "If you are looking to buy tickets for Premier League matches you should always buy them directly from Premier League Clubs."
There also seem to be quite a few negative reviews about VIagogo and that tickets are vastley overpriced.
My son and I have Hospitality tickets for Arsenal v Man U for April 23. We are coming from the US. We purchased about 4 months ago. We were advised not to use brokers by the UK Disney discussion boards. StubHub couldn't get us seats together for the game. Anyway, we gladly paid for a package through the Arsenal authorized broker. So excited!
I've been following with interest as we'll be in Southern England in September. Does anyone know when next season's schedule typically gets released?
Last year the fixture list was released June 16, so probably similar this year. Perhaps a little earlier, given the break for the World Cup. Season starts August 6.
Currently debating between a match for Millwall, Watford, and Crystal Palace. Any advice or thoughts on which would be the most fun/unique experience?
Whichever club you feel you have the most interest in, I'd say. Also depends who they are playing that week, as a derby or rivalry match would be the best atmosphere. Of the three clubs you mentioned, I'd opt for Millwall, but that's because I have an (academic) interest in the hooligan culture of the 80's and I'd be interested to see how much of that remains.
Late April, though, you say? Season will be over by then, except for playoffs.
Of the three clubs you mentioned, I'd opt for Millwall, but that's because I have an (academic) interest in the hooligan culture of the 80's and I'd be interested to see how much of that remains.
see my comment from the 17th of March, above
If Millwall, you might want to read The Football Factory, first. . .
Of the three clubs you mentioned, I'd opt for Millwall, but that's because I have an (academic) interest in the hooligan culture of the 80's and I'd be interested to see how much of that remains.
Not a lot of it remains primarily due to concerted efforts by clubs and the police to root out the problem. Of course there are still a small number of hardcore supporters within most clubs but their abiiity to exhibit violent behaviour has been severly curtailed. You're most likely to witness hooliganism when the national teams play as the idiots tend to feel emboldened amongst greater numbers of their ilk.
The scourge of hooliganism witnessed in the 70's and 80's can now be witnessed more often on the continent.
Having said that the atmosphere at Millwall still ranks as one of the more hostile.