" The Cost of Supporting Cardiff City? " Plus other Clubs

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City and how does it compare to their Championship rivals?

14 OCT 2015


BY MATTHEW SOUTHCOMBE

We all know that following your chosen team can be a costly hobby, but how much does it actually set you back? Use our exclusive widget to find out

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City?

Being a Cardiff City fans isn't always easy but when it comes to cost they're pretty competitive.

According to a survey conducted by the BBC, the cost of being a Bluebirds fan is fairly competitive. They're not the cheapest in the Championship, but they're by no means the most expensive.

The cost of a season ticket is £345 at Cardiff City Stadium, with the average cheapest in the Championship being £135 and the most expensive coming in at £531.

When it comes to matchday tickets at the home of the Bluebirds, the cheapest on offer is, again, pretty much in the middle at £18 - with the cheapest in the league being just a tenner and the most expensive priced at £28.

When it comes to a cuppa, the price of tea in the Welsh capital is £1 cheaper than the most expensive of the league and just 30p more expensive than the cheapest.

Newport County also feature in the survey and, at £250, their season ticket is on the cheaper side, with the most expensive coming in at £380.

However, their matchday programme is the most expensive in League Two at £3.50. Wrexham also have the most expensive programme of the non-League clubs.

Swansea City are the only club in the football league that declined to take part in the survey.

Price of Football: Costs hold steady for fans in Wales

BBC

14/10/2015

The good news for football fans in Wales is that they are generally paying no more than last season to support their team and in some cases less.

The annual BBC Price of Football study, the largest of its type in Europe, looked at costs at 227 clubs in 13 leagues across the UK and Europe.

Swansea City declined to take part in this study, but Cardiff City, Newport County and Wrexham are included.
For the first time the Welsh Premier League is also included in the figures.

More than 700 tickets were analysed, with 70.15% seeing a price freeze or reduction for the 2015-16 season. Some 51.91% were held, while 18.24% of tickets were reduced.

Just under 30% of tickets surveyed were more expensive this season.

In the Championship, Cardiff City's cheapest season ticket has risen from £329 to £345, but the most expensive has reduced from £689 to £539, while the premium match-day ticket is down from £40 to £32.
The cheapest entry for one-off matches at Cardiff City Stadium remains £18, although adult shirts are up 15.5% to £45. Pies remain £3.40 and tea is up 10p to £1.90.

Reading have the cheapest season ticket in the division at £135, while you can pay as much as £839 at Fulham. You can pick up a match-day ticket for as little as £10 at Reading and Derby, while if you want to splash out you can pay up to £52 at Sheffield Wednesday.

Birmingham City have the most expensive tea, not just in the Championship but in the whole study, at £2.90 - although their pies are just £2.20. The upper crust award is held by Brighton at £4.10 per pie.


Newport County's prices have shown minimal rises except for your half-time beverage, which jumps 50% to £1.50. The cheapest category tickets remain unchanged at £17 for matches and £250 for the season, although top prices and shirts have risen slightly to £410 and £37.50 respectively.
The Exiles' prices compare favourably with their League Two rivals, with match tickets ranging from £15-28 and season passes from £180-£540, while a Barnet fan will pay £49.90 for his shirt.


National League side Wrexham are one of the minority of clubs whose season tickets have risen this season, with the options jumping from £229-259 to £241-359. Eastleigh are the cheapest in the division at £120-180, while you would pay up to £414 as a Cheltenham fan.
But match-day tickets at the Racecourse Ground remain at £15-19, adult shirts at £39.99, and pies and tea at £2.60 and £1.80.
The Welsh Premier League is included in the study for the first time this season and it is clear that Airbus UK Broughton fans get quite a deal with season tickets at £36-£54.


The most expensive in the division is the £111 at Bangor City, while match-day tickets across the 12 clubs in the division are £6-£8.
Tea is a reasonable 80p-£1, pies can be had for £1.50-2.50, while an adult shirt can be had for as little as £25 - if you are a Port Talbot fan.
Aberystwyth Town charge £43.99 for wearing your team colours, more than the £40 Premier League newcomers Bournemouth ask for their shirts.

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City and how does it compare to their Championship rivals?

14 OCT 2015


BY MATTHEW SOUTHCOMBE

We all know that following your chosen team can be a costly hobby, but how much does it actually set you back? Use our exclusive widget to find out

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City?

Being a Cardiff City fans isn't always easy but when it comes to cost they're pretty competitive.

According to a survey conducted by the BBC, the cost of being a Bluebirds fan is fairly competitive. They're not the cheapest in the Championship, but they're by no means the most expensive.

The cost of a season ticket is £345 at Cardiff City Stadium, with the average cheapest in the Championship being £135 and the most expensive coming in at £531.

When it comes to matchday tickets at the home of the Bluebirds, the cheapest on offer is, again, pretty much in the middle at £18 - with the cheapest in the league being just a tenner and the most expensive priced at £28.

When it comes to a cuppa, the price of tea in the Welsh capital is £1 cheaper than the most expensive of the league and just 30p more expensive than the cheapest.

Newport County also feature in the survey and, at £250, their season ticket is on the cheaper side, with the most expensive coming in at £380.

However, their matchday programme is the most expensive in League Two at £3.50. Wrexham also have the most expensive programme of the non-League clubs.

Swansea City are the only club in the football league that declined to take part in the survey.

Strange how Swansea didn't want to take part? I thought they liked showing how well run they are.. Doesn't add up that.

Glad we are now transparent on how we're run. Still think prices could be a lot lower, would rather more bums on seats, than trying to make more profit personally.

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City and how does it compare to their Championship rivals?

14 OCT 2015


BY MATTHEW SOUTHCOMBE

We all know that following your chosen team can be a costly hobby, but how much does it actually set you back? Use our exclusive widget to find out

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City?

Being a Cardiff City fans isn't always easy but when it comes to cost they're pretty competitive.

According to a survey conducted by the BBC, the cost of being a Bluebirds fan is fairly competitive. They're not the cheapest in the Championship, but they're by no means the most expensive.

The cost of a season ticket is £345 at Cardiff City Stadium, with the average cheapest in the Championship being £135 and the most expensive coming in at £531.

When it comes to matchday tickets at the home of the Bluebirds, the cheapest on offer is, again, pretty much in the middle at £18 - with the cheapest in the league being just a tenner and the most expensive priced at £28.

When it comes to a cuppa, the price of tea in the Welsh capital is £1 cheaper than the most expensive of the league and just 30p more expensive than the cheapest.

Newport County also feature in the survey and, at £250, their season ticket is on the cheaper side, with the most expensive coming in at £380.

However, their matchday programme is the most expensive in League Two at £3.50. Wrexham also have the most expensive programme of the non-League clubs.

Swansea City are the only club in the football league that declined to take part in the survey.

Strange how Swansea didn't want to take part? I thought they liked showing how well run they are.. Doesn't add up that.

Glad we are now transparent on how we're run. Still think prices could be a lot lower, would rather more bums on seats, than trying to make more profit personally.

Yes I was shocked Swansea did not want to take part.
I would like cheaper tickets for kids

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City and how does it compare to their Championship rivals?

14 OCT 2015


BY MATTHEW SOUTHCOMBE

We all know that following your chosen team can be a costly hobby, but how much does it actually set you back? Use our exclusive widget to find out

How much does it cost to support Cardiff City?

Being a Cardiff City fans isn't always easy but when it comes to cost they're pretty competitive.

According to a survey conducted by the BBC, the cost of being a Bluebirds fan is fairly competitive. They're not the cheapest in the Championship, but they're by no means the most expensive.

The cost of a season ticket is £345 at Cardiff City Stadium, with the average cheapest in the Championship being £135 and the most expensive coming in at £531.

When it comes to matchday tickets at the home of the Bluebirds, the cheapest on offer is, again, pretty much in the middle at £18 - with the cheapest in the league being just a tenner and the most expensive priced at £28.

When it comes to a cuppa, the price of tea in the Welsh capital is £1 cheaper than the most expensive of the league and just 30p more expensive than the cheapest.

Newport County also feature in the survey and, at £250, their season ticket is on the cheaper side, with the most expensive coming in at £380.

However, their matchday programme is the most expensive in League Two at £3.50. Wrexham also have the most expensive programme of the non-League clubs.

Swansea City are the only club in the football league that declined to take part in the survey.

Strange how Swansea didn't want to take part? I thought they liked showing how well run they are.. Doesn't add up that.

Glad we are now transparent on how we're run. Still think prices could be a lot lower, would rather more bums on seats, than trying to make more profit personally.

Yes I was shocked Swansea did not want to take part.
I would like cheaper tickets for kids

Didn't they do similar thing with something else not so long ago? They are far from transparent maybe shareholders don't want Truth come out about their well run club?

To be honest I thought this year our season tickets were abit over what I wanted to pay (Although having said that I do pay a higher price because of where I sit) but would have been happier if been £75-£100 cheaper. But no choice but to pay this unless I sit elsewhere. I think that being a season ticket holder should make you feel abit more unique and have a sense of belonging to the club. Yes it guarantees ur seat and a few other perks like first in for tickets for major games etc (cup finals play offs etc) and a discount at the shop. But I just feel that we should get more - perhaps show your season ticket a get a few discounts throughout local businesses? Or sent various vouchers throughout the year, a free pie and pint/drink every now and then. Unique membership pack with a few freebies in? Free bluebirds fleece/throw or a flag to keep u warm in the winter games. Free programme once a season. Photo or poster of player of your choice? Small discount of your next years season ticket? 5% say. The club could make You feel more special and part of something. I know that especially kids would look forward to getting a membership pack with free bluebird gift etc etc! Posters pens etc! Even if adults just got a key ring! Just a few suggestions above.

[quote="Once a blue always a blue44"]To be honest I thought this year our season tickets were abit over what I wanted to pay (Although having said that I do pay a higher price because of where I sit) but would have been happier if been £75-£100 cheaper. But no choice but to pay this unless I sit elsewhere. I think that being a season ticket holder should make you feel abit more unique and have a sense of belonging to the club. Yes it guarantees ur seat and a few other perks like first in for tickets for major games etc (cup finals play offs etc) and a discount at the shop. But I just feel that we should get more - perhaps show your season ticket a get a few discounts throughout local businesses? Or sent various vouchers throughout the year, a free pie and pint/drink every now and then. Unique membership pack with a few freebies in? Free bluebirds fleece/throw or a flag to keep u warm in the winter games. Free programme once a season. Photo or poster of player of your choice? Small discount off your next years season ticket? 5% say. The club could make You feel more special and part of something. I know that especially kids would look forward to getting a membership pack with free bluebird gift etc etc! Posters pens etc! Even if adults just got a key ring! Just a few suggestions above.

I'm not asking for all of the above perhaps just 1 or 2 of the ideas? Anyone got any other ideas what the club could do that may increase season ticket holders!

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Didn't they do similar thing with something else not so long ago? They are far from transparent maybe shareholders don't want Truth come out about their well run club? [/quote]




Club label results of BBC Price of Football survey 'completely misleading' after Liberty named as one of the most expensive places to watch football
The price of a day out at Swansea and Cardiff

Swansea City is the most expensive place to watch football in Wales, according to the latest BBC Price of Football survey published today.

Fans will spend a combined total of £43.50 on a day out for the cheapest available match-day ticket, a programme, a pie and a cup of tea.

Only Premier League giants Manchester United (£45.50), Manchester City (£45.80), Liverpool (£45.80) and Chelsea (£57.50) have a more expensive match-day experience, according to the study.
But the club has branded the results "totally flawed", citing a high proportion of season tickets sales - among the cheapest in any of the four leagues - as well an absence of cheap obstructed view tickets as reasons why a day out at the Liberty represented good value of money.

And football finance expert Tom Cannon praised the club as an example to rivals in terms of their financial management.

Prof Cannon, of the University of Liverpool, told the BBC: "What you've had at Swansea City is a very steady investment in the team... while at the same time offering the fans a pretty good deal.
"[It's] one of the best managed clubs across British football in terms of actually producing a return and still having relatively low prices.
"You've got a team that... is near the top of the Premiership in terms of performance, but very much near the bottom of the Premiership in terms of ticket prices.

"Swansea is a model for most clubs in the Premier League."

At the other end of the spectrum the cheapest club in the country to go see is Conference side Wrexham, where it costs £22.40 for match-day fans.

League Two Newport are the second-cheapest at £24 followed by Cardiff City in the Championship at £26.20.

Swansea’s cheapest match-day ticket will set fans back £35, with Cardiff’s coming in at £18, Newport’s at £17 and Wrexham’s priced £15.

Wrexham are also the cheapest season ticket at £229 followed by Newport (£250), Cardiff (£329) and Swansea (£429).

However Swansea’s most expensive season tickets are priced at £499, which is the second-cheapest out of the top-end tickets sold by Premier League clubs.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/foot ... t-10261303?

Surveys are full of anomalies, Swansea took the stance to decline, I bet a few more will follow suit next year

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swansea-city-refused-take-part-10261303?

Surveys are full of anomalies, Swansea took the stance to decline, I bet a few more will follow suit next year

Strange that they're the only club in Europe to not do it though.