How Do England World Cup Prices Compare to Premier League Tickets?
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Now England's World Cup 2026 fixtures have been confirmed, we ran the numbers. We compared all three England group games against the 160 remaining Premier League fixtures this season to see how prices stack up.
The Premier League range is vast – from £29 for West Ham vs Sunderland at the London Stadium (this coming Saturday) to £946 for Arsenal vs Burnley at the Emirates.
That top price surprised us: Arsenal's final home game of the season costs more than any England fixture at the World Cup. In fact, it's more expensive than all three England group games combined (£1,105).
With the Gunners top of the table, seven points clear, their late-season fixtures have become the hottest tickets in English football. Here's the full breakdown.
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England World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices
Thomas Tuchel's side face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L this summer. The Croatia opener is a rematch of the 2018 semi-final that England lost in extra time.
Panama? That's the team England beat 6-1 with a Harry Kane hat-trick, also at the 2018 World Cup.
| Match | Venue | From |
|---|---|---|
| England vs Croatia – June 17 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | £409 |
| England vs Ghana – June 23 | Gillette Stadium, Boston | £387 |
| Panama vs England – June 27 | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | £309 |
| Round of 32 – July 1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | £263 |
The Panama game offers the best group stage value at £309 – likely because England should have qualification wrapped up by matchday three. If the Three Lions win Group L, they'll face a third-placed team from Groups E, H, I, J or K in Atlanta.
Premier League's Most Expensive Fixtures
Arsenal's title charge has made the Emirates the priciest ground in England. Their two May home fixtures both cost more than England's World Cup opener.
| Match | Date | From |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal vs Burnley | May 17 | £946 |
| Arsenal vs Fulham | May 2 | £452 |
| Crystal Palace vs Arsenal | May 24 | £361 |
| Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool | Feb 21 | £330 |
| Arsenal vs Newcastle | Apr 25 | £277 |
Four of the five most expensive Premier League games involve Arsenal – a direct result of their position at the top of the table.
10 Key Findings
- Arsenal vs Burnley (£946) costs more than all three England group games combined (£1,105) – one Premier League ticket vs a full World Cup group stage campaign.
- Arsenal vs Fulham (£452) is pricier than England vs Croatia (£409) – the Gunners' home game beats the World Cup opener.
- England vs Panama (£309) costs less than Crystal Palace vs Arsenal (£361) – a World Cup group game is cheaper than visiting Selhurst Park for this clash involving the Gunners.
- Of 160 Premier League games, only 5 start above £300 – three of those involve Arsenal.
- Arsenal's two May home games (£1,398) cost more than following England through the entire group stage (£1,105) – and you'd still have £293 left over.
- England's Round of 32 (£263) is the cheapest way to watch the Three Lions this summer – cheaper than 12 Premier League fixtures.
- West Ham vs Sunderland (£29) is the season's best bargain – you could attend 14 times for one England vs Croatia ticket (£409).
- For the price of Arsenal vs Burnley (£946), you could see England vs Panama three times – and still have £19 spare.
- The average Premier League starting price is £126 – less than half of England's cheapest group game (£309).
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive Premier League game is £917 – from West Ham vs Sunderland (£29) to Arsenal vs Burnley (£946).
Cheapest Premier League Games This Season
If budget matters more than the Three Lions, here's where to find value:
| Match | Venue | From |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham vs Sunderland – Jan 24 | London Stadium | £29 |
| Newcastle vs Aston Villa – Jan 25 | St James' Park | £35 |
| Burnley vs Tottenham – Jan 24 | Turf Moor | £35 |
| West Ham vs Bournemouth – Feb 21 | London Stadium | £37 |
| Man City vs Fulham – Feb 11 | Etihad Stadium | £40 |
The Verdict On England World Cup Prices vs Premier League Tickets
World Cup tickets generally cost more than Premier League games – but not always. Arsenal's title charge has made their late-season fixtures the most expensive in English football, even beating England's group stage in the USA.
For fans weighing up their options: England vs Panama in New Jersey (£309) is cheaper than Crystal Palace vs Arsenal (£361) or Arsenal vs Fulham (£452). And if you want the cheapest way to watch the Three Lions, the potential Round of 32 match in Atlanta starts from just £263.
SeatPick compares prices across the resale market, helping fans find the best deals whether they're heading to Dallas for the World Cup or the Emirates for a potential title decider.
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England World Cup Prices Compared to Premier League Tickets FAQs
Are England World Cup tickets more expensive than Premier League tickets? It depends on the fixture. England's group games range from £309 to £409, which is pricier than most Premier League matches. However, Arsenal's May home games (£452 and £946) cost more than any England fixture.
What's the cheapest way to watch England at the World Cup? The potential Round of 32 match in Atlanta starts from £263. For group games, Panama vs England in New Jersey (£309) offers the best value.
Why are Arsenal tickets so expensive? Arsenal are top of the Premier League, closing in on the title, and their final home games could decide the title. Demand for Emirates tickets has pushed prices above World Cup levels on the resale market. The Arsenal vs Burnley fixture is especially popular as this is where many predict the Gunners will lift the Premier League title for the first time since 2003.
All prices based on SeatPick resale listings as of 20 January 2026. Availability and pricing subject to change.
