Arsenal vs Sporting CP: Champions League Ticket Info & Ballot Details
Arsenal supporters hoping to see their team advance to the Champions League semi-finals will need to secure tickets quickly, with sales phases beginning this week for the second leg quarter-final clash against Sporting CP on at the Emirates Stadium. The match, kicking off at (UK time), is designated a Category A fixture, reflecting its importance.
Ticketing information released by the club outlines a tiered system prioritizing Platinum and Avenell season ticket holders. Gold Members who have enrolled in the 2025/26 Cup Scheme and selected the UEFA Champions League will have payment charged to their registered card on . Those experiencing payment issues will be given a priority window to purchase their seats without a booking fee.
The sales process then unfolds in phases. 23 Game Gold Season Ticket holders not already participating in the Cup Scheme can reserve their usual seats from on , with reservations held until on . Again, no booking fee will apply during this period.
Gold Members holding concession price season tickets will find their seats automatically reserved at the correct price, accessible through the “My Account” section. The club notes a specific procedure for those wishing to temporarily upgrade to an adult ticket – requiring a log-out and log-in to revert to the original concession price before completing a purchase.
For 19 Game Gold Season Ticket holders, access requires entry into a silver ballot, as UEFA home fixtures are not included in their season ticket package. The ballot opens at on and closes at on . Ballot prices range from £78.00 to £145.50.
Arsenal is implementing measures to ensure tickets reach genuine supporters. A ballot and purchase embargo are in place, preventing anyone who acquired membership after , from purchasing tickets. Ballot applications from those with recently acquired memberships will be invalidated.
Currently, the Disability Access ballot is closed, with successful applicants to be charged around . The 19 Game Gold Season Ticket/Silver ballot is also closed, with charges anticipated around the same date. The Red Member ballot is similarly closed, with charges expected around .
The club emphasizes a ballot system to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for members. Individuals or groups of up to four members meeting the requirements can register. The odds of success remain consistent regardless of when within the registration window an application is submitted.
Notably, 19 Game Gold Season Ticket/Silver and Red Members will not have access to the dedicated family areas (blocks 28, 29, and half of block 30) for this fixture, due to event requirements and the availability of concession-priced tickets throughout the stadium. Eligible members can select up to two preferred price bands during registration, with the option to be considered for any remaining areas if unsuccessful in their initial choices.
A crucial reminder: declined payment cards will automatically disqualify ballot applications. Members are advised to check their purchase history for ballot results, accessible through their online Box Office account.
Arsenal is also offering limited access to the Ticket Exchange service, initially for members unsuccessful in the ballots, potentially expanding to other members on a match-by-match basis. Season ticket holders can transfer tickets to friends and family via the Arsenal app’s Ticket Hub. Both Ticket Exchange and Ticket Transfer services will close three hours before kick-off, with automatic acceptance of transfers if not claimed by the recipient.
The embargo extends to ticket transfers, restricting season ticket holders to transferring tickets only to recipients whose accounts were created on or before . Transfers to newer accounts will be cancelled.
Further information and guidance are available through links provided on the Arsenal website, including guides to the ballot process, FAQs, and details regarding disability access. The latest version of the Arsenal app is required for access to the Ticket Hub, and members are reminded to ensure their My Network is up-to-date for purchasing tickets for other members.
Matchday hospitality packages are also available, with details and booking information accessible through the official hospitality page or by calling 0345 262 0001.