EFL Cup Final 2026 Ticket Prices - What You Need to Know
Arsenal vs Manchester City at Wembley on 22nd March. Two in form clubs in go head to head for the for the Carabao Cup trophy. If you're thinking about going, here's everything you need to know exactly what tickets are going to cost you.
The Basics
Before we get into prices, here are the key details:
Match: Arsenal vs Manchester City
Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
Kick off: 4:30pm GMT
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Capacity: 90,000
What Are the Official Face Value Prices?
Every year the EFL sets face value prices for the Carabao Cup final.
Category 1 (Premium): £120-£140 for halfway line seats, lower and middle tiers
Category 2: £80-£100 for lower tier corners and upper tier sides
Category 3: £50-£70 for upper tier behind the goals
Category 4: £30-£45 for the highest rows in the upper tier
Sounds reasonable, right? The catch is that getting hold of face value tickets is very difficult. The overwhelming majority of the allocation goes directly to the two clubs, who then distribute them to season ticket holders and members first. With Arsenal and Man City both having loyal fanbases, availability is often scarce, especially for finals.
What's Included in Your Ticket?
Your ticket gets you:
- Entry to Wembley
- Your seat for the full match
- Pre-match entertainment
- All 90 minutes (plus extra time and penalties if it goes to that)
- The trophy presentation at the end
Food, drinks, programmes and merchandise are all sold separately inside the ground.
Don't Forget These Extra Costs
It's easy to focus on the ticket price alone, but the day will cost more than that. Here's a rough guide to what else to budget for:
Getting there: Train to London, tube from central London (around £5-10 return), or official Wembley parking from about £40, though limited.
Staying over: Hotels near Wembley from roughly £100-£150 a night on event weekends. Central London varies a lot.
Food and drink inside: Expect to pay £5-8 for food and £4-6 a drink. Budget around £20-30 per person.
A matchday programme: Usually around £10-15.
Merchandise: Scarves and flags usually priced from £15-50.
ULEZ charge: If you're driving into London in a non-compliant vehicle, you'll need to factor in the £12.50 daily charge.
Tips for Getting the Best Deal
A few things worth keeping in mind:
Don't leave it late. Prices nearly always rise the closer you get to matchday. Booking sooner gives you more options and usually saves you money.
Upper tier if budget matters. The views are great, the atmosphere is brilliant, and the price difference compared to the lower tier is significant.
Check both ends. If you're a neutral, compare prices between Arsenal and City sections there can be a difference worth finding.
Buying multiple seats? Some listings offer a slight saving per ticket when you purchase a few together.
Is It Worth It?
That's a fair question and honestly it depends on what trophies mean to you.
What you're getting is a final between two of the best teams in world football, at one of the most iconic stadiums on the planet. The atmosphere will be extraordinary. And for fans of either club, this is the kind of experience sticks with you for decades.
The last time Arsenal won the League Cup was back in 1993, so there's a lot up for stake for the Gunners. City fans have seen plenty of trophies in recent years, but there's nothing quite like being in the stadium when it happens.
So if you've got the chance to go, it's probably worth it.
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