Liverpool will not push ahead with planned three-year inflation-linked ticket price increases beyond 2026-27, freezing prices for 2027-28 after fan protests and discussions with the Supporters Board.

Liverpool sits fourth in the Premier League with remaining home fixtures against Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford as the 2025/26 campaign nears its end.

The club says it is pursuing alternative solutions and exploring commercial ideas with the Supporters Board to improve affordability and accessibility for future generations.

Spirit of Shankly and other fan groups expressed cautious optimism about the concession, while stressing the importance of ongoing talks to protect matchday culture and curb further rises.

The club expanded the young-adult ticket category to include fans up to 24 and introduced a dedicated young adults’ section in the Anfield Road Stand.

Spirit of Shankly launched a campaign, Not a Pound in the Ground, encouraging fans to spend locally in the Anfield area.

The announcements stressed transparency, cost management, and collaboration with the Supporters Board to safeguard accessibility and the matchday experience.

Liverpool FC and Spirit of Shankly issued statements on May 7, 2026, confirming the updated pricing plan.

The reversal follows backlash from match-going fans and media coverage, with details shared publicly on May 7, 2026.

Liverpool reported record revenues for the year ending May 2025, fueling perceptions that pricing rises reflect greed despite financial success.

Prices will rise inflationarily next season but be frozen for 2027-28, with ongoing work to develop longer-term, alternative solutions.