How to Buy Arsenal Tickets Without a Membership
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← Back to all articlesIf you want to know how to buy Arsenal tickets without a membership, you are not alone. The Emirates holds just over 60,000 people, and for most Premier League games the club sells nearly every seat to season ticket holders and members before anyone else gets a look in.
Try the official site as a non-member and you will usually hit a wall: Silver ballots, Red ballots, a Ticket Exchange you can't use, and a season ticket waiting list that moves at walking pace. For a fan who just wants to see the Gunners once, or a family flying in for a weekend in London, that system isn't built for you.
The good news is there are still ways in. This guide explains how Arsenal tickets are sold in the 2026/27 season, what each route costs, and how to buy Arsenal Premier League tickets without a membership, step by step.
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Why Is It So Hard to Get Arsenal Tickets?
Demand for Arsenal home games is far bigger than the stadium. Every Premier League match at the Emirates sells out, and most of the seats are gone before a ticket ever reaches a public sale.
The Membership Pecking Order
The club sells home tickets in a strict order:
- Season ticket holders: they hold the large majority of seats for every league game.
- Silver Members: a paid tier with first access to the ballot for each home game. Places are limited.
- Red Members: the entry-level paid membership, £38 a season. Red Members enter a ballot after the Silver ballot closes, and the most popular games are heavily oversubscribed.
- The Ticket Exchange: season ticket holders and members who can't attend can put their seat back on sale at face value. Only members can buy from it, Silver first, then Red.
Ballots are random, so paying for a membership buys you a chance, not a seat. For the biggest fixtures, such as the North London derby or games against Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, most applicants miss out.
Do Arsenal Tickets Go on General Sale?
Hardly ever for the Premier League. A general sale only happens when tickets are left after every member has had a go, which for a league game at the Emirates is very rare. Early rounds of the League Cup and some women's matches are the usual exceptions.
3 Ways to Get Arsenal Tickets Without a Membership
If you are wondering how to get Arsenal tickets when you are not a member, these are your realistic options.
1. A Resale Marketplace: Love1Ticket
This is the route most non-members, tourists and last-minute buyers use. Love1Ticket lists Arsenal tickets from verified sellers for Premier League, Champions League and cup games, home and away.
- No membership, no ballot: pick the game, pick the area, buy. No annual fee and no waiting to hear if you were drawn.
- Sit together: choose listings with two, three or four seats side by side, which the ballot can't promise.
- Prices shown include fees: what you see on the listing is what you pay at checkout.
- Guaranteed entry: every order is covered, and mobile tickets are sent to your phone before the match.
Resale tickets can cost more than face value, especially for the big games. Prices usually climb as the match gets closer, so it pays to book early.
2. Official Hospitality
Arsenal's matchday hospitality is sold to non-members, from Club Level seats to restaurants and private boxes.
- Pros: padded seats, food and drink, no membership needed.
- Cons: it is the most expensive way in, and you are away from the noise of the North Bank and Clock End.
Resale hospitality on Love1Ticket started from about £425 per person for the October home games when we checked.
3. Become a Red Member and Enter the Ballot
If you live near London and want to go regularly, a Red Membership is the official long-term route. It costs £38 a season, gets you into the Red ballot for each home game and lets you buy on the Ticket Exchange. Just be aware it is a lottery: you can pay for a full season and not get a single big game.
How to Buy Arsenal Premier League Tickets Without a Membership: Step by Step
- Go to the Arsenal tickets page and pick your match.
- Use the stadium map or filters to choose an area: long side, behind the goal, upper or lower tier.
- Set how many tickets you need, so you only see seats that are together.
- Check the price, which already includes fees, and any restrictions shown on the listing (some seats are for adults only or home fans only).
- Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your mobile tickets arrive before the game.
The same steps work for Arsenal Champions League tickets and for away games.
How Much Are Arsenal Tickets?
Arsenal prices its home games by category, depending on the opponent:
Category A: Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United. The hardest tickets to get and the most expensive on resale.
Category B: established Premier League sides such as Aston Villa, Newcastle and Everton.
Category C: newly promoted teams and early cup rounds. The most affordable games.
On Love1Ticket, cheaper seats for a Category B or C league game started at around £190 to £215 when we checked on 10 October 2026, with the long sides (East and West Stands) and behind the goals (North Bank and Clock End) close together in price. Champions League group games started from about £125, and the big Category A games cost noticeably more: Arsenal vs Manchester City tickets started at around £335.
If you want cheap Arsenal tickets, the best value is usually a midweek game, a cup tie or a Category C opponent, booked early.
Arsenal Digital Tickets: What Happens After You Buy
Arsenal tickets are digital. There are no paper tickets to post, so international fans no longer have to wait for anything to arrive. Your ticket goes into the Arsenal app or your phone's wallet, and you tap your phone at the turnstile.
Tip: charge your phone before you set off and add the ticket to your wallet the night before. If you are going as a group, move each ticket to the person using it, so everyone can get through the turnstile on their own.
Emirates Stadium Matchday Guide
Getting There
- Arsenal (Piccadilly line): the closest station, but it gets very busy before and after the game.
- Holloway Road (Piccadilly line), Highbury & Islington (Victoria line and Overground) and Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria lines): all a short walk away and often quicker after the final whistle.
- Aim to arrive an hour before kick-off to get through security and soak up the build-up.
More on the ground, the area and nearby hotels on our Emirates Stadium guide.
Bags
Arsenal only allows small bags, no bigger than A4. There is no left luggage at the stadium, so leave suitcases at your hotel.
Where to Sit at the Emirates
- For atmosphere: the North Bank and the Clock End, behind the goals. This is where the singing starts.
- For the view: the East and West Stands, along the touchlines. The upper tiers show the whole pitch.
- For comfort: Club Level, the middle tier, with padded seats and access to bars and restaurants.
- Away fans: sit in the lower tier in the south-east corner, next to the Clock End.
For a stand-by-stand breakdown, read our Emirates seating guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy Arsenal Premier League tickets without a membership?
Through a resale marketplace. Premier League tickets at the Emirates go to season ticket holders and members first and almost never reach general sale, so non-members buy from verified sellers on sites like Love1Ticket, with no ballot or annual fee.
Can you go to an Arsenal game without being a member?
Yes. You can buy resale tickets, book official hospitality, or go to games that reach general sale, such as some early cup rounds. You don't need a membership to use a ticket bought on Love1Ticket.
Can I buy Arsenal Champions League tickets without a membership?
Yes, on the resale market. Champions League home games are sold to members first, like league games, but Love1Ticket lists them from verified sellers, often for less than the big league fixtures.
How does the Arsenal Ticket Exchange work?
It lets season ticket holders and members who can't attend sell their seat back at face value. Only members can buy from it: Silver Members first, then Red Members after their ballot. Non-members can't use it.
Do Arsenal tickets go on general sale?
Rarely. Premier League home games sell out to members. General sale is usually limited to early League Cup rounds and some women's games.
How much is an Arsenal ticket?
It depends on the opponent and where you sit. On Love1Ticket, standard seats for a typical league game started at around £190 in October 2026, with Champions League games from about £125 and the biggest games higher. Resale prices can be above face value.
How long is the Arsenal season ticket waiting list?
Very long. It runs to many years, and joining it costs a fee. For most fans a season ticket isn't a realistic option, which is why members and non-members alike look to resale for individual games.
Can I get Arsenal away tickets without a membership?
Not from the club. Arsenal's away allocation goes to season ticket holders and members with away credits. Non-members can buy away tickets from resale sellers, for example Tottenham vs Arsenal tickets.
Can tourists buy Arsenal tickets?
Yes. Tourists don't need a UK address or a membership to buy on Love1Ticket. Tickets are mobile, so they work wherever you are travelling from.
Is it safe to buy Arsenal tickets on the resale market?
Use a marketplace with verified sellers and guaranteed entry. Avoid social media, WhatsApp groups and anyone asking for a bank transfer: there is no protection if the ticket turns out to be fake.
Final Thoughts
The membership system makes Arsenal one of the hardest tickets in English football, but being a non-member doesn't mean missing out. Pick your game early, choose where you want to sit, and the Emirates on a big night is yours.
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Related:
First time at the Emirates: a matchday guide
Book hotels near the Emirates Stadium
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