Experts warn that London football fans may struggle to secure Premier League tickets this season
New data from 1Boxoffice.com reveals that 50% of the 10 most ‘in-demand’ Premier League teams are based in the capital
Ahead of the start of the 25/26 Premier League season, 1Boxoffice.com reviewed its Premier League tickets sales data from last season, which revealed that half (5) of the top 10 ‘most popular’ teams for ticket sales were based in London.
Arsenal was the #1 ‘most popular’ Premier League teams in 24/25 (based on quantity of tickets sold) overall, with Chelsea (#2), Tottenham Hotspur (#4), West Ham United (#6), and Crystal Palace (#8) also featuring in the top 10.
1Boxoffice.com also researched which teams and players created the biggest 'buzz' amongst football fans during last season by analysing search volume data for the 20 teams that competed in the 24/25 Premier League, which highlighted that Arsenal ranked in the top 5 (#5) most ‘buzzworthy’ teams overall, with an average monthly search volume of 246k.
Further search volume analysis of Arsenal players also revealed the team’s top players for fan engagement online last season - in top spot was Declan Rice, with an average monthly search volume of 165k. Interest for Rice peaked just before the start of the season in July 2024, with 368k searches. Despite a ‘failed’ loan from Chelsea and just 17 appearances for Arsenal during the season, Raheem Sterling took silver in this ranking (with an average monthly search volume of 135k) and Bukayo Saka took the third spot (with an average monthly search volume of 110k).
Looking ahead to the 25/26 season, 1Boxoffice.com can also reveal that fans looking for Arsenal football tickets are already generating significant interest, with the team’s early home fixtures being “very much in demand” and amongst the most sought-after this season.
With demand expected to be high, the 1Boxoffice.com team also gave some advice for Arsenal fans hoping to secure the best tickets for future fixtures: “For the ultimate experience, you may want to consider VIP hospitality tickets. These seats not only provide some of the best visibility in the stadium, but they also come with added luxuries, such as access to a private lounge where you can enjoy refreshments before, during, and after the game. VIP packages on 1BoxOffice will detail exactly what's included in the ticket price”.