2026 Season Ticket Thread (Next Year)

[mgarbowski]

Taking another look at the price increase, it is oddly complex because of the free possible playoff tickets.

If the team makes the playoffs this year and next, and if I would have bought those tickets both years, and if I assume playoff tickets price at more premium levels than average regular season match ...

I could make the case that my tickets only went up by 3%.

Of course, that 3% increase actually looks considerable larger the following season when none of these free tickets are included. But it is more complicated than a straight 17% increase.

I did the same calculation and it changes my 2026 increase from 27% to 12% subject to assumptions. Of course that must be counter-adjusted for my reservations about the likelihood NYCFC has a home playoff game this year, which requires finishing 8th or higher. That's in the vicinity of 50-50 for me right now. And next year's odds are impossible to measure. Could be anything.

I will add that I think the inclusion of a "free" first playoff match is going to continue after 2026. I see little downside from the team's perspective They build it into the total cost and don't have to refund if they miss the playoffs. I think ticket sales around MLS for the best-of-three round were meh, especially for teams in positions 5-9.

Apart from feels and vibes, this is where having a playoff bubble team 3 years straight really hurts. A 12% increase for 2026 is steep but not fully crazy in the way 27% is. Make it straight 12% and I might grumble but not really think about canceling. But it's not straight 12% and this team can very well disappoint both years.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Is there any way the members can use some of the millions in GAM the team has stockpiled to pay for our season tickets?

 

[ZYanksRule]

So if tickets are raising by nearly 20% for next year, what do we think they will go up by in the new stadium? Another 20%? 30%?

I would assume they decided they wanted to raise their ticket prices by 50% when the new stadium opens, so they are doing it gradually so the sticker shock in Etihad Park isn't so high. I hope they don't price their fans out because this stadium should be sold out for every game once it opens.

 

[Bane]

So if tickets are raising by nearly 20% for next year, what do we think they will go up by in the new stadium? Another 20%? 30%?

I would assume they decided they wanted to raise their ticket prices by 50% when the new stadium opens, so they are doing it gradually so the sticker shock in Etihad Park isn't so high. I hope they don't price their fans out because this stadium should be sold out for every game once it opens.

Put it this way, Pitchside went up at minimum 4X than current pricing (and that’s just for the lower end).

 

[ZYanksRule]

Put it this way, Pitchside went up at minimum 4X than current pricing (and that’s just for the lower end).

I'm a lot more worried about how much general tickets will increase. Those are the people that will -- or won't -- sell out the stadium.

 

[Shwafta]

I distinctly remember them saying they want to raise the price on the higher end tickets so they can keep the lower end tickets not too egregious. So I'm curious what will happen.

 

[mgarbowski]

I distinctly remember them saying they want to raise the price on the higher end tickets so they can keep the lower end tickets not too egregious. So I'm curious what will happen.

It does seem that more expensive seats are getting higher percentage increases so that tracks so far.

 

[Bane]

It does seem that more expensive seats are getting higher percentage increases so that tracks so far.

You’re welcome.

 

[canchon]

The cynical view is by adding the first playoff game in both years as a benefit, the FO really doesn’t think they are making the playoffs with this incomplete roster/Lee’s incompetence and are giving a benefit that they won’t have to pay out. Pure profit.

 

[Bane]

The cynical view is by adding the first playoff game in both years as a benefit, the FO really doesn’t think they are making the playoffs with this incomplete roster/Lee’s incompetence and are giving a benefit that they won’t have to pay out. Pure profit.

As much shit as the club rightfully deserves right now, I can’t imagine there won’t be sizable spending and purchases for 2027. They get one chance to truly make a monumental impact with a new stadium in NYC.

 

[mgarbowski]

Can someone please point me to the official text on how many games you can trade in and such? Planning downgrade options.

 

[gbservis]

As much shit as the club rightfully deserves right now, I can’t imagine there won’t be sizable spending and purchases for 2027. They get one chance to truly make a monumental impact with a new stadium in NYC.

Yeah, it has to be coming, likely as early as this summer. It's going to take a lot for me to forgive them for essentially throwing away 2 seasons in 3 years, but we shall see.

 

[engine46]

Can someone please point me to the official text on how many games you can trade in and such? Planning downgrade options.

From an email I got on 1/28 (“2025 City Member Ticket Information”)

Our City Member benefits will continue to include ticket flexibility that will allow you to trade-in or exchange up to 6 matches throughout the 2025 season.

 

[mgarbowski]

From an email I got on 1/28 (“2025 City Member Ticket Information”)

Our City Member benefits will continue to include ticket flexibility that will allow you to trade-in or exchange up to 6 matches throughout the 2025 season.

Perfect, thanks. Found my copy with this help.

 

[bjb]

My seats increased from $1010/each to $1200/each or 19%. I didn't get the courtesy of an email from my rep but I checked my Account Manager based on all the above posts.

We're in Section 103, in the right field outfield seats, just off the center circle, behind the benches and equivalent to about the 15th row in a SSS (accounting for the outfield wall). Always thought that was one of the best values at YS since they reserve Premium Pricing for seats that are Premium for baseball (I don't want to watch soccer from infield seats behind a safety net).

I was hoping we could get similar seats at the new stadium (I'm a Founding Member in the double digit range) but it sounds like we are squarely located in the new Tunnel Club area so I don't even want to imagine what it will cost for similar seats at Name Sponsor Stadium.

 

[Gotham Gator]

My seats increased from $1010/each to $1200/each or 19%. I didn't get the courtesy of an email from my rep but I checked my Account Manager based on all the above posts.

We're in Section 103, in the right field outfield seats, just off the center circle, behind the benches and equivalent to about the 15th row in a SSS (accounting for the outfield wall). Always thought that was one of the best values at YS since they reserve Premium Pricing for seats that are Premium for baseball (I don't want to watch soccer from infield seats behind a safety net).

I was hoping we could get similar seats at the new stadium (I'm a Founding Member in the double digit range) but it sounds like we are squarely located in the new Tunnel Club area so I don't even want to imagine what it will cost for similar seats at Name Sponsor Stadium.

Thanks for the info.

I expect the equivalent of your seats in the new stadium would be across from the Tunnel Club area, so maybe not as bad. Still, these seats at Etihad Park will be right on top of the action, as opposed to being well back from the action right now, so that may lead to a large increase.