Tuesday February 3rd 2026
A £25 away ticket pruce cap has long been called for in the nation.
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Last weekend saw football fans across Scotland’s stadiums displaying banners calling for fairer prices for travelling supporters, including fans of Aberdeen, Hibs, Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Patrick Thistle.
With a £25 away ticket price cap being long called for in the nation, the Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian McKay during a FMQ’s in January urged First Minister John Swinney to back the cap the Greens have long supported.
Writing to all 42 professional clubs encouraging them to also support a fair pricing agreement that ‘would keep football accessible for supporting during the cost of living crisis’, the Green co-leader hailed this weekend’s fan support explaining ‘the growing momentum’ as ‘absolutely brilliant’.
In response to Gillian Mackay’s question in parliament last month, the First Minister announced that he would consider the £25 cap, saying he is open to the idea. Also following the question, Swinney said that his Sports Minister Maree Todd would attend a summit on democratising football in Scotland if needed.
Recent Scottish football matches have seen fans take the matters into their own hands, holding up banners demanding a £25 cap, sending clear messages to the clubs and football authorities across the nation, showing that it is an issue shared amongst supporters and deeply cared about.
With the Green’s long calling for a cap, the party explained that it ‘helps ensure football remains part of community life, rather than a luxury for those who can afford rising prices’.
Applauding the support seen from across fans this last weekend, Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay explained:
“The growing momentum from fans has been absolutely brilliant. Supporters across Scotland are showing in the stands that this is something they want and something they care about.
“Football should be for everyone, but too many fans and families are already having to think twice about going to away matches because of rising prices.
“Clubs should listen to their supporters. The passion and organisation we are seeing from fans shows there is a strong appetite for change, and it is time for football authorities and club boards to respond.
“These are the very people who travel the length of the country week in, week out to back their teams, all during a cost of living crisis that is putting huge pressure on household budgets when folk are already feeling the squeeze.
“A £25 cap on away tickets is a simple and fair way to make sure loyal fans are not priced out of the game they love.”
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