One of the most difficult things about being a fan of such a huge, internationally renowned club is how hard it can be to buy Liverpool tickets.
Yes, it’s easier than ever to follow the Reds on TV. But there’s no substitute for seeing the mighty Reds in the flesh. Going the extra mile to be there in person can be the difference between following the match and remembering it for the rest of your life.
If you’re determined to get your hands on Anfield tickets, this brief guide could be just what you’ve been waiting for.
Become part of the world’s greatest club, and you’ll always have a chance of landing a match ticket. Liverpool FC sells most of its tickets through All Red, which is the name for its official membership scheme. It’s just £42.99 to join for a year, which gives you priority access to over 13,000 Premier League tickets every home game. Membership also includes 10% off retail purchases and access to the Ticket Exchange, the official home of resale tickets.
If the price is a little steep for you, there’s always All Red Light, which gets you into the ballot for match tickets but doesn’t give you any of the extras. Membership will set you back £26.99 for adults and £20.99 for children. But neither option guarantees the opportunity to buy tickets for Liverpool matches. Full All Red Membership gives you priority access to ballots. If there’s anything left, All Red Light members can grab their chance. But there are fans who go through an entire season without winning a ballot.
Tip: If you’re coming from overseas, join All Red well in advance, and make a note of ballot dates and release windows. Also bear in mind that these dates are subject to change, depending on how well the team does in knockout competitions.
It’s harder than ever to watch Liverpool FC at Anfield. There’s virtually no chance of getting a season ticket. It’s also worth remembering that there are only 13,000 guaranteed tickets per game available through the ballots. Around 48,000 seats are always spoken for. And with tens of thousands of All Red members fighting you for the chance to watch their idols in action, the odds of success are firmly stacked against you.
But there is hope, and it comes in the form of the official Ticket Exchange. Season ticket holders who can’t make a fixture return their seats through this official scheme. And if you’re an All Red member, you’re at the front of the queue. But even then, the chances of success are wafer thin, as the Ticket exchange operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
The resale window usually opens a few days before the match. If you’ve got your heart set on a particular game (who doesn’t want to see the Reds take on Manchester United?), the Ticket Exchange is a good option. But failure is still much more likely than success.
If your postcode starts with an ‘L’, you have another chance to buy Liverpool tickets. The Local General Sale ballot for Liverpool-based supporters isn’t an option if you’re travelling into the city from New York or Dubai, however.
Buying Liverpool tickets for matches isn’t easy. You could try all the options listed above, but you’ll never be guaranteed a seat for the Anfield match of your choice. Demand is truly international, and it currently outstrips supply several times over.
Some supporters therefore choose to look at secondary ticket marketplaces. Instead of checking several platforms individually, comparison services such as TicketSeal can make it easier to compare available Liverpool ticket listings and prices across different marketplaces in one place.
Not having the certainty of being able to buy Liverpool tickets whenever you want is tough for diehard fans. The thought of walking down Walton Breck Road on matchday can be too much to take when it’s not a possibility.
So, before you lose all hope, grab your scarf and favourite Liverpool shirt, and start planning your next Anfield adventure. It might be closer than you think!
