Middlesbrough say the slight rise in most season card prices are to help mitigate a projected £1.6 million rise in running costs, as the early-bird sales period for the 2026-27 season begins.
Set to be an historic campaign as Boro celebrate their 150-year anniversary as a club, with much planned to mark the occasion, there is also a good chance that it might fittingly be spent in the Premier League. With 15 games of this season remaining, Boro are top of the Championship and chasing promotion.
Announcing price rises for next term’s season cards for adults, 18-21 and over-65s (£30, £30 and £45 respectively), they club explained are due to the ‘challenging cost of business increases’.
In particular, the club’s announcement highlighted increased business rates, national minimum wage, and increased national insurance contributions, which they project will increase the club’s business costs by £1.6m from two years ago.
Prices for under-18s and under-11s (which was a new price category introduced last season) have been frozen, with Boro saying they ‘continue to welcome the next generation of Boro supporters’.
The prize rises come after freezes to season card prices for this season. And after consultation with supporter groups, the early-bird window runs for 57 day until Friday, April 10.
The club say that this should allow the sale’s period to cover two pay days for most supporters, allowing the chance to plan accordingly. Fans can also choose to spread the cost of their ticket with an interest-free installment scheme, which comes with an additional £10 admin fee.
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