Uefa freeze Champions League final ticket prices amid World Cup backlash
Uefa has confirmed that ticket prices for the Champions League final in Budapest will remain frozen following recent controversies over World Cup costs.
The European football governing body announced the decision on Monday in a move designed to prioritise match-going supporters.
This fan-centric approach stands in direct contrast to the heavily criticised ticketing policies introduced by Fifa.
Strict resale rules introduced
Organisers have mandated that any tickets sold on their official resale platform must be exchanged strictly at face value.
Sellers will not face any additional fees when offloading unwanted seats for the showpiece event at the Puskas Arena on 30 May.
This policy challenges the current setup for the upcoming global tournament in the United States, which allows unlimited resale prices alongside heavy transaction fees.
Fifa currently imposes a 15 per cent levy on both buyers and sellers, prompting accusations from fans of facilitating official scalping.
Ticket allocations and pricing
Thousands of the lowest-priced tickets will be available for £60 (€70) to supporters of the two competing clubs.
Disabled spectators will also pay the base rate, which includes a complimentary pass for an accompanying companion.
Each finalist will receive an allocation of 17,200 tickets from a total stadium capacity of 61,400.
Premium seats will maintain their rates from last season’s final in Munich, remaining priced at £156, £562, and £821.
Digital security and consultation
An additional 4,600 general admission tickets are being distributed through a global lottery system via the official website.
Successful applicants must register their mobile phones to access the non-transferable digital passes on match day.
More than 22,000 seats have been reserved for broadcasters, sponsors, national federations, and corporate guests.
These pricing structures were developed in direct consultation with Football Supporters Europe, unlike the initial approach taken by international counterparts.
