How Much will a Pint Cost at Your Favourite Premier League Stadium?
Drinkflation 2023‑2030: Beer Prices are on a roller‑coaster
According to a fresh look by UKSoccerShop, the price of a pint at a Premier League ground could jump past the £10 mark by the year 2029. The calculation is based on 2022 bar‐room prices and a 9.6% annual growth rate from the Office for National Statistics.
What does this mean in real terms? In the average stadium, your regular beer will lift from the current £4.60 to about £9.57 by 2030 – that’s roughly a £0.62 rise every year.
London Clubs: The Big Stand‑up
- Brentford (Gtech Community Stadium) – £8.33
- West Ham (London Stadium) / Arsenal (Emirates Stadium) – £13.12 each
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – £10.62
- Crystal Palace (Selhurst Park) – £10.41
- Chelsea (Stamford Bridge) – £11.87
- Fulham (Craven Cottage) – £11.45
- London average – £11.27 (predicted to cross £10 in 2029)
So if you’re heading to a London match, you can expect to pay a grand in the ballpark. The most exclusive pints are at West Ham and Arsenal; the city’s cheapest is still a decent bit above the threshold.
Other Cities: The Beer Delivery Service Has Its Own Adventures
- Manchester United (Old Trafford) – £6.25
- Sheffield (Bramall Lane) – £6.25
- North West average – £8.48
- Everton (Goodison Park) – £9.47
- Wolverhampton (Molineux Stadium) – £8.33
- Aston Villa (Villa Park) – £10.83
- Bournemouth (Vitality Stadium) – £8.33
- West Midlands average – £8.33
Fans outside London will face a £8.48 average, with some clubs like Sheffield and Old Trafford keeping a bit cheaper at £6.25. Everton’s crowd will pay the most among the North West.
Why the Prices Are Rising (and What It Means for Fans)
UKSoccerShop’s spokesperson says that the phenomenon, called “drinkflation”, is basically the cost‑of‑living squeeze hitting stadium bars harder than it does other hospitality venues. One likely outcome is a shift toward milder or lower‑alcohol options to keep the books lean.
“Using ONS figures, we can see that more than £6 could become the new norm in the North and beyond £10 in London – with some clubs approaching £15 by the end of 2030,” the spokesperson adds.
So if you’re a die‑hard supporter, be prepared: your match day pint might soon cost as much as a decent dinner. Luckily, a good old match day spectacle still wins, and a bit of humor will keep the mood bright.
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