Hey everyone,
I’m planning to go to the Chelsea vs Arsenal match on 30th Nov, and I’m actually traveling to the UK just for this game. I even bought the Chelsea True Blue membership hoping to get official tickets, but unfortunately all the normal tickets are sold out. The only official option left is hospitality, which is about £600 per person, and the seats aren’t even that close to the pitch, so it doesn’t feel worth it.
I found resale tickets on SeatPick / StubHub for about €1000 total for two tickets (around £850). I’ve heard some people have been turned away for using resale tickets, but I haven’t seen any real posts online — mostly just people saying that the Premier League is cracking down on resale tickets. On the other hand, my friends went to Brighton vs Liverpool at the Brighton Stadium using resale tickets and faced no issues.
So I’m wondering:
How strict is Chelsea / the Premier League with resale tickets? What are the actual chances of getting denied entry?
Are there any alternatives besides hospitality or the big resale sites? Some platforms offer a 150% money-back guarantee, but it’s unclear if that covers being turned away at the gate, which makes me nervous.
Any advice or personal experiences would be super helpful. Thanks!