The Premier League is the top flight of English football, and its teams are followed by fans worldwide. If you love football and plan on visiting the U.K., a trip to a Premier League stadium should be on your itinerary. Premier League tickets are not cheap and can be difficult to get, but don’t let that put you off. The atmosphere you will experience during a Premier League game is unlike anything else in sports, providing you with memories that will last a lifetime.

How to Get Premier League Tickets

Almost all Premier League teams have tens of thousands of season ticket holders and members. Season ticket holders fill most of the seats at home games, and members snap up any general admission tickets available. This can make getting your hands on a Premier League ticket very difficult.  Your search should start at the official Premier League website where you will find links to every team’s ticket office. You probably won’t be able to buy a ticket for an upcoming game, but it’s worth a shot. Other options to acquire Premier League tickets include buying them from a reseller, such as Reserved Section.  You may want to check out hospitality tickets which include the best seats, food, and other complementary offerings.

Which Matches Are the Most Entertaining

The Premier League is so popular around the world because its games are so unpredictable. The biggest game in English football is Manchester United vs. Liverpool. These are England’s two biggest and storied clubs and games between them are usually packed with action. Other games that stand out on the Premier League schedule include local derbies like Liverpool vs. Everton, Manchester United vs. Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal and Chelsea vs. Fulham. Do not be disheartened if you cannot find tickets to big games with NFL Super Bowl-level action. Just about any two Premier League teams will provide you with excellent entertainment, and some of the most thrilling matches involve teams that are not fighting for the title or battling relegation.  For instance, the highest-scoring game in Premier League history involved Portsmouth and Reading and took place early in the season when little was at stake. The ball hit the back of the net 11 times during that match, and six of those goals were scored after the 70th minute.

Planning Your Premier League Experience

The U.K. is not a large country, and it has excellent transportation infrastructure. The longest road trip in the Premier League is through the approximately 700 miles separating Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park and Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. That trip takes about six hours by train, which is short enough to make the journey doable without an overnight stay. Visiting London would be the best bet if you plan to watch some football in England. Britain’s capital city is home to seven Premier League teams and three more are less than an hour away, and that’s half the league! London also has excellent buses and one of the world’s largest underground rail networks.

Making the Most of Your Premier League Day Out

A Premier League game lasts for 90 minutes plus stoppage time, but you will probably remember what you do before and after the game as much as the action you see on the pitch. You won’t be able to attend any tailgate parties because Premier League grounds do not have huge parking lots like NFL stadiums, but you will find lots of amazing food choices nearby. You will also find pubs that are packed with supporters before and after the game. Fan forums are the best places to find out where supporters like to go for a pregame pint or a post-match meal. The stadium you visit may also have attractions that interest you. Almost all Premier League stadiums have huge club shops, and some of the newer facilities have museums and theme restaurants. Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium even has a Formula 1 go-kart track and skywalk adventure tour.

Wrapping Up

The English Premier League is the world’s greatest football competition, and almost every
match is hotly contested until the final whistle is blown. If you are a football fan and plan to visit
the U.K., you owe it to yourself to attend a Premier League game.