Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on May 08, 2026, 08:22:02 AM
-
No asking for tickets, just put your ideas on how to there and get in.
-
Still availability from BHX on the Tuesday - around £900.
-
I took a gamble and booked Hotel and Flights weeks ago, no idea if I have any chance of getting tickets.
Be interested to hear of any Bars to watch the game in Istanbul.Will have a great couple of days sightseeing.
Wonderful City.
-
I’m the same, all booked but not confident of getting a ticket. Assuming there will be a big screening of it somewhere.
-
We booked some time ago. Stansted 00:20 on the 19th and return in the 21st. Still plenty of seats available but prices have shot up and about £780.
Sounds like tickets will be total pot luck.
-
Ticket details out
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/ticketing-europa-league-final-ticket-details/
-
So that category 3 is a bit of a ballot bun fight for tickets. Members/Season ticket holders. I’d be confident if it were just season tickets holders. Ah well let the fun begin
-
The UEFA ticket allocation has been finalised, and Aston Villa have received a limited General Admission allocation of 10,758 seats, which includes disabled and easy access areas, and some with a restricted view.
-
Anyone used any corporate ticket companies in the past that have been trustworthy. A long shot I know.
-
Ticket details out
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/ticketing-europa-league-final-ticket-details/
Restricted view tickets😳
-
As said elsewhere, Uefa.com were selling tickets last night for 690 euros.
-
Ticket details out
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/ticketing-europa-league-final-ticket-details/
As usual the website is a total shit show.
-
I took a punt and bought flights and match tickets (through the Uefa ballot) about a month ago. Obviously I'm delighted. Hope as many of you as possible get sorted. Good luck.
-
You can’t register until 9:30 but you’ve got all weekend.
-
Ticket details out
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/ticketing-europa-league-final-ticket-details/
As usual the website is a total shit show.
In what way? Looked fine to me
-
Eligible Group 1
25/26 Season Ticket Holders, Hospitality Season Ticket Holders and GA+ Season Ticket Holders who attended 12 or more Europa League matches during the 2025/26 season.
Those supporters that have pre-registered their interest and fit into Group 1 will be sent a UEFA Unique Code that will allow access to the UEFA portal. They will have an exclusive window from 10am until 2pm on Monday 11th May to purchase their ticket.
Supporters in this Group are guaranteed the opportunity to purchase a match ticket, provided that they purchase in the exclusive window.
You're also guaranteed a ticket with 8 Europa League games.
Will go with Catevory 3 I reckon, as that's likely behind the goal.
Edit: it says form, but its actually purchasing a ballot slot for the codes. Unless I have missed something.
-
what is the stadium capacity ?
Freiburg have an average home attendance of 34,000
Us 42,000
Lots of No marks to get the majority of tickets
-
Thought they may have gone with season ticket holders over ten years as other English clubs have done in the past...
Only got all the home games. Oh well.
-
what is the stadium capacity ?
Freiburg have an average home attendance of 34,000
Us 42,000
Lots of No marks to get the majority of tickets
42,684
-
So I’ve registered an interest for 4 tickets all with 7 game history. Does that now give us 4 goes in the ballot as a group or one as I’m the individual who had “ordered” them all?
-
Cannot go myself but isn't it worth looking at flights to somewhere like Ankara at a fraction of the cost and then getting a train up to Istanbul ?
-
So I’ve registered an interest for 4 tickets all with 7 game history. Does that now give us 4 goes in the ballot as a group or one as I’m the individual who had “ordered” them all?
Yes 4 goes in the ballot but if anyone's successful it'll be there Fan ID that gets the ticket.
-
My son is going London to Berlin - Berlin to Istanbul. After on the Thursday Istanbul to Ankara - Ankara to London. All in £400. A crazy journey, but they are all early 20’s so…..
-
Annoyingly, i'm on 6, so doesn't look like I can even register until group 3 is finished
-
Does anyone know which part of the stadium we have been allocated??
-
Rough calculation, there will be a max of 20,000 eligible in Group 3 for 7,000 tickets... How many will be able/want to go of that 20,000? Probably less than you think.
10 days notice?
£700+ flights
£100 tickets
-
10,000 is that all we are getting? That’s shocking.
-
Rough calculation, there will be a max of 20,000 eligible in Group 3 for 7,000 tickets... How many will be able/want to go of that 20,000? Probably less than you think.
10 days notice?
£700+ flights
£100 tickets
Surely much less than 20k attended 7+ matches?
3k probably attended at least 1 away match, leaving 7,000 tickets for those who attended 7 matches.
I'd guess 10k attended all 7 home matches, so a a decent chance of being successful in the ballot
-
10,000 is that all we are getting? That’s shocking.
Unfortunately the stadium is the size of villa park so they will give a signf amount to corporate which sucks balls thats why i never understand why they dont do finals in the bigger stadiums
-
At the risk of being incredibly thick, it says “ballot entry”. Luckily we’re in Cat 1, but I thought they said the ballot was for Cat 3?
Is that all we do for now and then the Villa ticket office super-computer sorts out which Fan ID’s go into which category?
Then we can only use the same phone for using the UEFA portal, so I’d have two tickets for me and my lad on my phone? No pressure there then!
-
At the risk of being incredibly thick, it says “ballot entry”. Luckily we’re in Cat 1, but I thought they said the ballot was for Cat 3?
Is that all we do for now and then the Villa ticket office super-computer sorts out which Fan ID’s go into which category?
Then we can only use the same phone for using the UEFA portal, so I’d have two tickets for me and my lad on my phone? No pressure there then!
I think you’ve got that spot on CT.
-
Conference League final is in a bigger stadium then this one. The trouble is they go all around Europe and some stadiums are bigger then others. Bilbao for last seasons final was 50k+. Next seasons CL final is 70k so we should have enought tickets for that one.
-
I'd have much preferred a good old fashioned physical queue.
Deckchairs, sleeping bags and thermos flasks along Trinity Road
-
I sit with my brother amd mate. I have applied for the ballot , one ticket each using the three client references(3 in total). Should I have applied (or would it let me) for 3 tickets against each client references ?
-
I sit with my brother amd mate. I have applied for the ballot , one ticket each using the three client references(3 in total). Should I have applied (or would it let me) for 3 tickets against each client references ?
No as this ballot with the Villa is about access codes.
I have used mine as a Group 1 and two other season ticket holders in the family who are at group 3 for example. I'll get a code Monday, the other 2 will go in the ballot.
That code let's me access the UEFA ticket portal so I can get my ticket. If for example there were 4 of us in Group 1 on Monday then even though you cannot choose where you sit, you can get groups of 6 seats together.
-
Thanks Ads.
-
The EUR690.00 Prime tickets have now all sold out.
-
How do we think tickets will be distributed once purchased? UEFA app?
-
How do we think tickets will be distributed once purchased? UEFA app?
It is what they stated in that link. All you are getting is a code to enter into the UEFA ticket app to get your ticket to appear. And if in the ballot, one to enter in the UEFA web page to get a ticket ballot entry.
-
I booked the STN-SAW 00.20 flight back in February for £100.00. Absolutely made up. If anyone else is on my flight it would be great to swap details and meet at STN for a coffee.
-
You can fly into Sofia for about £120 return from London and get the Flexibus to Istanbul.
-
It’s worth checking out Luton to Plovdiv flights on wizzair as they still seem pretty cheap that week. Plovdiv is a bit closer than Sofia to Istanbul and is a very underrated city.
-
How do we think tickets will be distributed once purchased? UEFA app?
It is what they stated in that link. All you are getting is a code to enter into the UEFA ticket app to get your ticket to appear. And if in the ballot, one to enter in the UEFA web page to get a ticket ballot entry.
Sorry, it's quite clear. I mustn't have read that bit.
-
I went to Lille away and bought tickets for all the home games so normally that would be eight games but I stayed away from the Maccabi game so I'm assuming I'll be in the ballot for the third group.
I suppose I'll know when my unique code arrives, or not.
-
It won’t let me register just seeing a greyed out coming soon button. Anyone else having the same issue?
-
It won’t let me register just seeing a greyed out coming soon button. Anyone else having the same issue?
Are you sure you're signed in ?
-
Make sure you are signed in, then if you're eligible, you'll be able to enter the ballot.
-
Welcome to Astonbul.
https://scontent-man2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/690838912_1646483829901494_7081461739967666073_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e06c5d&_nc_ohc=pKPhWaWLPd8Q7kNvwHQfSCg&_nc_oc=AdogSLhYZMmWHd18J81huWSBVzfbXhM7dYf-pFAHv38h6wGnOVBg89c94lu9GNsj77g&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-man2-1.xx&_nc_gid=ztN4NMD5MI3Ms0S5L6uW-Q&_nc_ss=7b289&oh=00_Af4vSe7fVM0NbvuFFldX9ZvozipGsOdnc1b9Isw7IpbMCg&oe=6A03F32A
-
Very good.
-
Very good? I think we need a new skipper!
-
I went to Lille away and bought tickets for all the home games so normally that would be eight games but I stayed away from the Maccabi game so I'm assuming I'll be in the ballot for the third group.
I suppose I'll know when my unique code arrives, or not.
If you bought the Maccabi ticket but didn't go, I suspect they might count it due to them being fine for stewards not to go. If you didn't buy one or resold it I think you might in the third.
-
I went to Lille away and bought tickets for all the home games so normally that would be eight games but I stayed away from the Maccabi game so I'm assuming I'll be in the ballot for the third group.
I suppose I'll know when my unique code arrives, or not.
If you bought the Maccabi ticket but didn't go, I suspect they might count it due to them being fine for stewards not to go. If you didn't buy one or resold it I think you might in the third.
I didn't sell it on. It was part of the four game bundle. And the thing with the stewards had crossed my mind as well.
-
At the risk of being incredibly thick, it says “ballot entry”. Luckily we’re in Cat 1, but I thought they said the ballot was for Cat 3?
Is that all we do for now and then the Villa ticket office super-computer sorts out which Fan ID’s go into which category?
Then we can only use the same phone for using the UEFA portal, so I’d have two tickets for me and my lad on my phone? No pressure there then!
I think you’ve got that spot on CT.
Registered this morning and I think it said those in Categories 1 and 2 are guaranteed a ticket. I'm category 3 as I went to all tje home games, but not an away one, so will be in the ballot. Can't complain about the categories to be honest as they seem fair, just a shame it's not at a bigger ground so we could have had a bigger allocation.
-
It’s worth checking out Luton to Plovdiv flights on wizzair as they still seem pretty cheap that week. Plovdiv is a bit closer than Sofia to Istanbul and is a very underrated city.
Looks like a 7 hour bus journey though.
-
Final screened at The Warehouse.
£5 in including a drink.
Club announcement (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/prematch-watch-europa-league-final-at-sports-illustrated-warehouse/)
-
Looks like it’s already sold out.
-
Final screened at The Warehouse.
£5 in including a drink.
Club announcement (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/prematch-watch-europa-league-final-at-sports-illustrated-warehouse/)
Sold out already!
-
They’ve definitely counted the Maccabi tickets as my mate purchased them but didn’t go and is in the ballot.
-
Final screened at The Warehouse.
£5 in including a drink.
Club announcement (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/prematch-watch-europa-league-final-at-sports-illustrated-warehouse/)
Sold out already!
I dont understand why they dont show it at the stadium - spurs did last year. Feels like a real opportunity missed. 3.5k x £5 - think one way or another they could do 10 times that.
-
Final screened at The Warehouse.
£5 in including a drink.
Club announcement (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/prematch-watch-europa-league-final-at-sports-illustrated-warehouse/)
Sold out already!
I dont understand why they dont show it at the stadium - spurs did last year. Feels like a real opportunity missed. 3.5k x £5 - think one way or another they could do 10 times that.
The club really should have arranged something inside VP. Did it occur to them ? Is there some logistical reason to prevent this ? For the many tens of thousands of us who are unable to go to Istanbul, watching it inside the ground is far preferable to if you have it on TV at home, any pub anywhere, or any fanzone which may (although I doubt it) get set up somewhere else around the city.
-
There's only one screen and a shit load of work planned all around the ground so it might be logistically difficult.
-
It could be that they have something planned. However, they've got this new facility and want to make as much use of it as is possble and so have announced it first.
-
Make sure you are signed in, then if you're eligible, you'll be able to enter the ballot.
Signed in and even deleted and reloaded app just in case. I have season ticket and 7 attendances so can register but button is still greyed out. Not much chance anyway tbh. I think there are merits in the consecutive season ticket years as I’d be a shoo in with 44 years but sadly such loyalty is now discounted and almost considered stupidity :(
-
Is anyone heading out from Heathrow on Tuesday afternoon?
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
-
Is it right that each team will get a designated square as their team's fan zone (*Taksim or Sultanahmet)?
If so, do we have any idea which we have - Looks like we're the 'away' team.
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
I did see that and thought "that isn't too bad initially" and then realised the shared box was the same price and was all sold out so realised it would have to be multiple people in them, just didn't want to find out how many at that point.
-
Is it right that each team will get a designated square as their team's fan zone (*Taksim or Sultanahmet)?
If so, do we have any idea which we have - Looks like we're the 'away' team.
Experience the Europa League final excitement at the Fan Festival in Beşiktaş Square. From appearances from legends to football challenges, the site is open to everyone!
(No alcohol will be sold at the Festival)
-
Booked my flight and hotel weeks ago. Flying from East Mids to Budapest then onto Istanbul. 19th to 21st. One of the very few times I’ve gambled and it’s paid off. £325 flights and hotel.
Roll on Istanbul!!
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
I did see that and thought "that isn't too bad initially" and then realised the shared box was the same price and was all sold out so realised it would have to be multiple people in them, just didn't want to find out how many at that point.
I could be persuaded for me and my son as long as my wife never finds out how much I paid.
-
Final screened at The Warehouse.
£5 in including a drink.
Club announcement (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/prematch-watch-europa-league-final-at-sports-illustrated-warehouse/)
Sold out already!
I dont understand why they dont show it at the stadium - spurs did last year. Feels like a real opportunity missed. 3.5k x £5 - think one way or another they could do 10 times that.
The club really should have arranged something inside VP. Did it occur to them ? Is there some logistical reason to prevent this ? For the many tens of thousands of us who are unable to go to Istanbul, watching it inside the ground is far preferable to if you have it on TV at home, any pub anywhere, or any fanzone which may (although I doubt it) get set up somewhere else around the city.
In the PSR age - its seems a no brainer 3.5k x £5 seems a missed opportunitity when you could probably do 15k x £10 to add to the bottom line.
Logistically we'll have played our last game - but even if thats not the case - there are all the hospitality zones they could also host in.
Clearly - Im annoyed by the fact I missed the email til it was too late - but I wouldnt have been the only one
-
They probably don't want to put a screen on the pitch due to the forecast being a fair amount of rain. I doubt it's a case of no one thought of it.
-
God i hope the fans dont get as much aggro as the fenebache game. It was a nightmare for the villa lads that flew out fir that game
-
They’ve definitely counted the Maccabi tickets as my mate purchased them but didn’t go and is in the ballot.
There’s no way of knowing this yet, we only find out when or if the code gets sent on Monday
-
Final screened at The Warehouse.
£5 in including a drink.
Club announcement (https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/prematch-watch-europa-league-final-at-sports-illustrated-warehouse/)
Sold out already!
I dont understand why they dont show it at the stadium - spurs did last year. Feels like a real opportunity missed. 3.5k x £5 - think one way or another they could do 10 times that.
The club really should have arranged something inside VP. Did it occur to them ? Is there some logistical reason to prevent this ? For the many tens of thousands of us who are unable to go to Istanbul, watching it inside the ground is far preferable to if you have it on TV at home, any pub anywhere, or any fanzone which may (although I doubt it) get set up somewhere else around the city.
Agree. Big screen in front of the Holte would have been a decent consolation for nor being there.
-
They’ve definitely counted the Maccabi tickets as my mate purchased them but didn’t go and is in the ballot.
There’s no way of knowing this yet, we only find out when or if the code gets sent on Monday
No that’s not correct as you couldn’t register interest unless you had minimum 7. My mate purchased all 7 home games but didn’t physically go to Maccabi. I’ve been able to link his account to my application and put us all in for the ballot. I tried to do the same for another lad who’d only been to five and it rejected his. Therefore they must be counting the Maccabi game even if you didn’t use your ticket. .
-
God i hope the fans dont get as much aggro as the fenebache game. It was a nightmare for the villa lads that flew out fir that game
I went out on the Monday and spent 5 days in Istanbul and saw no hint of any bother. In fact had a cracking week and can't wait to go back.
-
God i hope the fans dont get as much aggro as the fenebache game. It was a nightmare for the villa lads that flew out fir that game
I went out on the Monday and spent 5 days in Istanbul and saw no hint of any bother. In fact had a cracking week and can't wait to go back.
Would Demitri be referring to the coaches hours before ko and the long lock in afterwards? I’m only going on what I heard, you may know in greater detail if you were there.
-
Seems that the North stand redevelopment is the reason for no big screen in the stadium for the final. Shame, but understandable.
Will likely watch it in Hickory’s in Wall Heath if there are any Villains in the Kingswinford area who can’t go and are looking for a venue to watch it.
-
Seems that the North stand redevelopment is the reason for no big screen in the stadium for the final. Shame, but understandable.
Will likely watch it in Hickory’s in Wall Heath if there are any Villains in the Kingswinford area who can’t go and are looking for a venue to watch it.
I live 5 minutes walk away but will be in Turkey. I've never watched a match in there it always strick me as an American Football and Rugby sort of place.
-
God i hope the fans dont get as much aggro as the fenebache game. It was a nightmare for the villa lads that flew out fir that game
I went out on the Monday and spent 5 days in Istanbul and saw no hint of any bother. In fact had a cracking week and can't wait to go back.
Would Demitri be referring to the coaches hours before ko and the long lock in afterwards? I’m only going on what I heard, you may know in greater detail if you were there.
I assume he was, but part of that was keeping the European fans in the European side of Turkey. The match takes part in that side this time. The Police will probably be twats because they are used to having twatty fans with some of the rivalries over there but I suspect if we won, our fans won't mind being kept in for several hours after the FT.
-
God i hope the fans dont get as much aggro as the fenebache game. It was a nightmare for the villa lads that flew out fir that game
I went out on the Monday and spent 5 days in Istanbul and saw no hint of any bother. In fact had a cracking week and can't wait to go back.
Ditto. There was no “aggro” at all. In fact, it destroyed a few myths. The locals were friendly, our hotel manager was a ST holder there and got us a Fenerbahce key ring before we left. Can’t wait to go back once we’ve got over the stress of actually getting the tickets!
-
Yeah the people were lovely, it was just a pain in the arse getting to and from the ground. If we get a Turkish club again, I'll swerve the coaches as plenty were let in that got taxis.
-
Seems that the North stand redevelopment is the reason for no big screen in the stadium for the final. Shame, but understandable.
Will likely watch it in Hickory’s in Wall Heath if there are any Villains in the Kingswinford area who can’t go and are looking for a venue to watch it.
I live 5 minutes walk away but will be in Turkey. I've never watched a match in there it always strick me as an American Football and Rugby sort of place.
It’s not really a place for watching football but it’s good for big games if you want a more family vibe, plenty screens and I have family who work there so can ensure the sounds on etc. They’ll be a dozen or so of us young and old so the slighter calmer atmosphere suits us.
-
They surely can't do a holdback for that many people? I would guess that the traditional losers leave first would be sufficient.
-
Anyone managed to book tickets for the warehouse screening? It just gives me an error message and says coming soon? I'm st holder and logged in correctly?
-
Someone said they were already sold out. Not sure if correct.
-
Ah thanks , thought so. You snooze you lose
-
The flight I got two weeks ago for £453 is now £866.
-
Stop trying to be a man of the people Dave. We all know you've got a private jet.
-
He used his connection at Birmingham Airport.
-
No doubt they will halt all other flights for his priority take off.
-
I shall be flying from Heathrow.
-
You forgot to add "SO THERE".
-
I am flying Turkish from Birmingham on Tuesday and of course the airport will have priority that day as the Royal Aston Villa will flyout.
-
I am flying Turkish from Birmingham on Tuesday and of course the airport will have priority that day as the Royal Aston Villa will flyout.
What time do you get there?
-
Flying from Dublin with Pegasus at 14.20 on Tuesday. Anyone else on that flight?
-
Stansted on the Monday at 11
-
Flying from BHX on the Sunday at 12.50.
-
Flying from BHX on the Sunday at 12.50.
Cutting it tight for the game.
-
Jealous of all of you who are going. Have a nose around Arnavutköy in the Beşiktaş district, it's like a seaside village in the middle of the metropole.
-
A massive thanks to Dave Woodhall, I logged onto here around midnight after the game and saw the thread saying UEFA were selling prime tickets. Thought I’d take a look and managed to get two, over the moon as I think I’d struggle with our allocation.
For anyone else who has purchased through UEFA, have you downloaded the app and do the tickets or a record of the tickets show? I’ve got the email and the eye watering invoice but it hasn’t pulled through to the app although I’m guessing it might be a bit early.
I’m also flying from Heathrow on Tuesday at 22:40 and then back via Copenhagen on Thursday morning. Taking my 9 year old and he doesn’t know how good he’s got it.
-
I am flying Turkish from Birmingham on Tuesday and of course the airport will have priority that day as the Royal Aston Villa will flyout.
What time do you get there?
23:35 however the fare I paid gives me an option to switch to their earlier fight on the day if there is availability.
-
If we don't have at least 50,000 in Istanbul it will be a very poor showing.
-
If we don't have at least 50,000 in Istanbul it will be a very poor showing.
Most people I know are going but it's a Brummie thing isn't it?
"Yay, we got to the final, unbelievable!"
"Are you going then?"
"Nah, can't be arsed"
-
A massive thanks to Dave Woodhall, I logged onto here around midnight after the game and saw the thread saying UEFA were selling prime tickets. Thought I’d take a look and managed to get two, over the moon as I think I’d struggle with our allocation.
For anyone else who has purchased through UEFA, have you downloaded the app and do the tickets or a record of the tickets show? I’ve got the email and the eye watering invoice but it hasn’t pulled through to the app although I’m guessing it might be a bit early.
I’m also flying from Heathrow on Tuesday at 22:40 and then back via Copenhagen on Thursday morning. Taking my 9 year old and he doesn’t know how good he’s got it.
Even more complicated I got two tickets in March through UEFA. Work updated my phone in April and the UEFA app now says it is a different phone so I will have to go to stadium on the Wednesday morning with passport to get tickets sorted. I have emailed them and all seems in order. 11 more sleeps
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
Sent a DM
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
£1290 per person?
-
€1290. Makes it a bit more palatable. About £1100
-
What’s a sky box?
-
A box. Assume there’s food and drink, a lot of money but it’s legit.
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
£1290 per person?
Just imagine the consternation if they turned up in Istanbul and were handed this.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YmX5uOtdL._AC_SX679_.jpg)
-
I am flying Turkish from Birmingham on Tuesday and of course the airport will have priority that day as the Royal Aston Villa will flyout.
What time do you get there?
23:35 however the fare I paid gives me an option to switch to their earlier fight on the day if there is availability.
Somehow I doubt that'll happen.
-
What’s a sky box?
The same as the exec boxes at Villa but they have been Americanised in their naming.
(https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/besiktas-hospitality-735px.jpg)
-
A massive thanks to Dave Woodhall, I logged onto here around midnight after the game and saw the thread saying UEFA were selling prime tickets. Thought I’d take a look and managed to get two, over the moon as I think I’d struggle with our allocation.
For anyone else who has purchased through UEFA, have you downloaded the app and do the tickets or a record of the tickets show? I’ve got the email and the eye watering invoice but it hasn’t pulled through to the app although I’m guessing it might be a bit early.
I’m also flying from Heathrow on Tuesday at 22:40 and then back via Copenhagen on Thursday morning. Taking my 9 year old and he doesn’t know how good he’s got it.
The tickets aren't allocated yet; I presume they'll arrive via email early in the week. On the website there's an option to add someone else's reference and they'll try to sit you together. It's expensive but you've got a ticket so no more worries and I doubt Uefa wil scam us.
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
You’re not interested in adding anymore in are you? I think they’re 12-30 people…
-
Not sure where to post this but if we can’t get tickets we fancy watching it in Birmingham stay over in a proper Villa pub
Any suggestions appreciated
-
Not sure where to post this but if we can’t get tickets we fancy watching it in Birmingham stay over in a proper Villa pub
Any suggestions appreciated
Not a proper Villa pub, but the Institute in Digbeth are putting it on a big screen.
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/O2-Institute/Aston-Villa-Birminghams-BIGGEST-UEL-Final-Fanzone-18/42428919/ (https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/O2-Institute/Aston-Villa-Birminghams-BIGGEST-UEL-Final-Fanzone-18/42428919/)
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know
send you a DM
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know
send you a DM
DM sent
-
Anybody any suggestions for Istanbul? I have a clear day on Tuesday.
Someone posted some amazing restaurant recommendations in Bologna which were awesome and I was v grateful!
-
What did you do for the Fenerbache match? (Just so you don't get people recommending what you might have already done).
Monty, who probably told you the restuarant, posted this earlier,
Jealous of all of you who are going. Have a nose around Arnavutköy in the Beşiktaş district, it's like a seaside village in the middle of the metropole.
-
What did you do for the Fenerbache match? (Just so you don't get people recommending what you might have already done).
Monty, who probably told you the restuarant, posted this earlier,
Jealous of all of you who are going. Have a nose around Arnavutköy in the Beşiktaş district, it's like a seaside village in the middle of the metropole.
Couldn’t get to that one because of work!
If it was Monty thanks so much. It was so helpful I shared it with a German I spoke to in the first restaurant. He was actually a Freiburg supporter! I guess the full Constantinople thing would be amazing!
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know
send you a DM
Please send me one
-
Anybody any suggestions for Istanbul? I have a clear day on Tuesday.
Someone posted some amazing restaurant recommendations in Bologna which were awesome and I was v grateful!
There's the pudding shop in Sultanahmet for a bite to eat. Famous for featuring in Midnight Express. A favourite with travellers since the 1970s.
-
Anybody any suggestions for Istanbul? I have a clear day on Tuesday.
Someone posted some amazing restaurant recommendations in Bologna which were awesome and I was v grateful!
Loads of cool stuff to do, it’s a brilliant city. If you’ve never been and just have one day suggest Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, ferry to Asia and back, and the underground cisterns (as featured in From Russia with Love!) maybe Topkapi Palace too if you can fit it in. All roughly in the same area and walkable.
-
Loads of cool stuff to do, it’s a brilliant city. If you’ve never been and just have one day suggest Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, ferry to Asia and back, and the underground cisterns (as featured in From Russia with Love!) maybe Topkapi Palace too if you can fit it in. All roughly in the same area and walkable.
That's all well and good, but where's the Irish pub?
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know
send you a DM
DM sent
Me too. Need 2 spots if this is a goer . Saw these on the uefa site last week at €899 for individual tickets and now gutted I didn't press the button
-
Loads of cool stuff to do, it’s a brilliant city. If you’ve never been and just have one day suggest Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, ferry to Asia and back, and the underground cisterns (as featured in From Russia with Love!) maybe Topkapi Palace too if you can fit it in. All roughly in the same area and walkable.
That's all well and good, but where's the Irish pub?
Not just an Irish pub...
https://u2istanbulirishpub.com/
-
Loads of cool stuff to do, it’s a brilliant city. If you’ve never been and just have one day suggest Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, ferry to Asia and back, and the underground cisterns (as featured in From Russia with Love!) maybe Topkapi Palace too if you can fit it in. All roughly in the same area and walkable.
That's all well and good, but where's the Irish pub?
Not just an Irish pub...
https://u2istanbulirishpub.com/
Thanks for the travel advisory. Where's the link for the Irish Pub boycott petition?
-
Although the Guinness looks pretty good for Istanbul.
-
Although the Guinness looks pretty good for Istanbul.
Probably AI like the lepruchaun for the St Patricks day do.
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know
send you a DM
Please send me one
DM sent - 2 please
-
Witton Arms charging £22.50 for advanced tickets.
Aston Inn and The Diggers, free entry.
-
Anybody any suggestions for Istanbul? I have a clear day on Tuesday.
Someone posted some amazing restaurant recommendations in Bologna which were awesome and I was v grateful!
Loads of cool stuff to do, it’s a brilliant city. If you’ve never been and just have one day suggest Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, ferry to Asia and back, and the underground cisterns (as featured in From Russia with Love!) maybe Topkapi Palace too if you can fit it in. All roughly in the same area and walkable.
Superb thank you! Exactly what I needed!
-
A thought just struck me:
This thread is about a European final. A final we're playing in. What a journey.
-
A thought just struck me:
This thread is about a European final. A final we're playing in. What a journey.
That struck me earlier. I was 12 for our last one, I'd better not be 100 for our next one.
-
A massive thanks to Dave Woodhall, I logged onto here around midnight after the game and saw the thread saying UEFA were selling prime tickets. Thought I’d take a look and managed to get two, over the moon as I think I’d struggle with our allocation.
For anyone else who has purchased through UEFA, have you downloaded the app and do the tickets or a record of the tickets show? I’ve got the email and the eye watering invoice but it hasn’t pulled through to the app although I’m guessing it might be a bit early.
I’m also flying from Heathrow on Tuesday at 22:40 and then back via Copenhagen on Thursday morning. Taking my 9 year old and he doesn’t know how good he’s got it.
This is the problem.
Fuck Modern Football
Fuming
-
A thought just struck me:
This thread is about a European final. A final we're playing in. What a journey.
That struck me earlier. I was 12 for our last one, I'd better not be 100 for our next one.
My daughter made the same point at the dinner table yesterday when I told her I was 10 the last time we got to a European final. I’d better not be 98 for our next one.
-
You lucky people, Ray Grayden at Wembley is my lasting memory and that was over fifty years ago, I hope you all come back with something to remember, enjoy.
-
I am flying Turkish from Birmingham on Tuesday and of course the airport will have priority that day as the Royal Aston Villa will flyout.
What time do you get there?
23:35 however the fare I paid gives me an option to switch to their earlier fight on the day if there is availability.
Somehow I doubt that'll happen.
Yes very unlikely. I may not even bother checking.
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
DM sent
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know
send you a DM
DM sent
Me too
-
DM sent - but being a bit dim not sure if it went through. Feel free to ping me to make contact. Thanks
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
I am interested also, however the DM didnt get through I think?
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
I am interested also, however the DM didnt get through I think?
Interesting first post.
-
A bit short notice for me to organise an overpriced ticket dont fancy the Alcohol free fan zone.
I was at our first game in Istanbul, way back in the day
I hope the natives are a bit friendlier then back then
So it is the comfort of the TV for me
Safe travels for all that are going and bring back the cup.
-
Just looking at last year's season ticket renewal advert and it still says season tickets holders get priority cup tickets as a benefit, how are they getting away with that nonsense still 🤣
Members and STHs with all home games are the same criteria. I've long accepted they don't care about STHs but at least remove that bullshit from next year's advert.
-
A moot point Max but let's not spoil this thread with that. :)
-
12 of us with more money than sense could have a 'sky box' for €1290 each.
We’re looking at this. It says minimum 12, we’ve got 4 of us (possibly a 5th) up for it. If anyone would be looking to split then let me know 👍
I am interested also, however the DM didnt get through I think?
Interesting first post.
DM'd Paulie and JJ-AV, but likewise not sure if the messages got through?
-
Just looking at last year's season ticket renewal advert and it still says season tickets holders get priority cup tickets as a benefit, how are they getting away with that nonsense still 🤣
Members and STHs with all home games are the same criteria. I've long accepted they don't care about STHs but at least remove that bullshit from next year's advert.
100% agree with you. I’m guaranteed one but won’t be happy if my lad doesn’t get one based on that criteria. I’ll give him my’n if that’s the case but if I’m stood there in Istanbul watching it on a large screen and we win it, I’ll be as happy as anyone else.
-
Just looking at last year's season ticket renewal advert and it still says season tickets holders get priority cup tickets as a benefit, how are they getting away with that nonsense still 🤣
Members and STHs with all home games are the same criteria. I've long accepted they don't care about STHs but at least remove that bullshit from next year's advert.
100% agree with you. I’m guaranteed one but won’t be happy if my lad doesn’t get one based on that criteria. I’ll give him my’n if that’s the case but if I’m stood there in Istanbul watching it on a large screen and we win it, I’ll be as happy as anyone else.
Yeah i'm going over regardless as well. Think we need a revamp of ticketing priority, points based maybe that includes all due to the growing demand but this isnt the thread I suppose!
-
We're in Category 3, so I suspect there's probably a 1 in 4 chance we get tickets. I don't agree with the criteria but I'm assuming we'll find out tomorrow or Tuesday morning.
We're going via Edinburgh on Tuesday to Friday. I believe tickets are only available via the UEFA site with a code from them. With ID checks at the stadium I'd be very wary of buying from resale sites.
-
We're in Category 3, so I suspect there's probably a 1 in 4 chance we get tickets. I don't agree with the criteria but I'm assuming we'll find out tomorrow or Tuesday morning.
We're going via Edinburgh on Tuesday to Friday. I believe tickets are only available via the UEFA site with a code from them. With ID checks at the stadium I'd be very wary of buying from resale sites.
Tel aviv game was only 29k, say there's usually 3k away fans, that still leaves about 10k people who didnt buy a ticket for that game. Could help us!
-
So just got back from Burnley and was expecting to have an email with my UEFA code to access tickets tomorrow. Anyone know when these are being sent ?
-
So just got back from Burnley and was expecting to have an email with my UEFA code to access tickets tomorrow. Anyone know when these are being sent ?
You’d hope before 10am! I’m just praying this will all go smoothly.
-
So just got back from Burnley and was expecting to have an email with my UEFA code to access tickets tomorrow. Anyone know when these are being sent ?
You’d hope before 10am! I’m just praying this will all go smoothly.
Me too. I find stuff like this far too stressful !
-
Just hope they wont be as anal with the fans as they were against fenebache
-
My assumption is you'll be notified just before you are eligible. The window to register interest only closed at 5pm.
The windows are
1. Mon 10am - 2pm,
2. Mon 2.30pm - Tues 9.30am
3. Tues 10am - Weds 5.pm
-
My assumption is you'll be notified just before you are eligible. The window to register interest only closed at 5pm.
The windows are
1. Mon 10am - 2pm,
2. Mon 2.30pm - Tues 9.30am
3. Tues 10am - Weds 5.pm
That’s what they’ve said. The category 3 ballot results won’t be out until Tuesday morning.
-
Talking to an Arsenal season ticket holder and they have to do exactly the same process as us - register for the ballot by Sunday evening and find out Monday night if they are successful
Interesting that in the 3rd ballot no mention of GA+ season ticket holders, are they all guaranteed a ticket for the final?
-
How does it work if you get a link but don’t buy a ticket? Is everybody with a link guaranteed a ticket?
-
Following on from the above, is the assumption that if you get through the Category 3 ballot you'll definitely get a ticket?
-
I would think so, I assume the ballot will only allocate enough codes for the tickets available.
-
So what happens if you get a code and don't buy - is there a second and third round of ticket sales?
-
The window is open quite a long time, presumably for that eventuality?
-
So I registered interest for 4 of us who were eligible. If only one of us gets lucky in the ballot is that just one ticket or as I registered all together can we apply for all 4?
-
It'll be one ticket per ballot winner I would have thought
-
So I registered interest for 4 of us who were eligible. If only one of us gets lucky in the ballot is that just one ticket or as I registered all together can we apply for all 4?
Just 1
-
My assumption is you'll be notified just before you are eligible. The window to register interest only closed at 5pm.
The windows are
1. Mon 10am - 2pm,
2. Mon 2.30pm - Tues 9.30am
3. Tues 10am - Weds 5.pm
That’s what they’ve said. The category 3 ballot results won’t be out until Tuesday morning.
I would think there's a lot of people who entered the ballot who will actually not actually go ahead and buy a ticket. I assume there will be a second ballot to mop those up?
-
So is the code thing only for people in Group 3? Or will people in Groups 1 and 2 who have registered interest also get a code? Personally I am in Group 2 and have received no code.
-
So is the code thing only for people in Group 3? Or will people in Groups 1 and 2 who have registered interest also get a code? Personally I am in Group 2 and have received no code.
Guess group 2 doesn’t open until after group 1 purchase window shuts
And yes link/code needed
-
So is the code thing only for people in Group 3? Or will people in Groups 1 and 2 who have registered interest also get a code? Personally I am in Group 2 and have received no code.
Everyone gets a code no matter which Category you’re in.
-
It'll be one ticket per ballot winner I would have thought
So a Father with a ten year old Son enters both into the ballot, the Son gets picked but the Father doesn't.
It would make more sense if they both got selected, but it is UEFA, so I'd expect it to be more convoluted than necessary.
-
The code is for the UEFA ticketing system and no money will be processed by the club, althought it sounds like they will be shared data so they can see if the codes were used and the purchase details of who bought a ticket after being assigned a code. So everyone should be getting a code.
-
It'll be one ticket per ballot winner I would have thought
So a Father with a ten year old Son enters both into the ballot, the Son gets picked but the Father doesn't.
It would make more sense if they both got selected, but it is UEFA, so I'd expect it to be more convoluted than necessary.
There will probably be stories telling me different but I suspect a code for an adult with a linked child will only be sent to the adult for both and they wouldn't send one to a 10 year old only.
-
So is the code thing only for people in Group 3? Or will people in Groups 1 and 2 who have registered interest also get a code? Personally I am in Group 2 and have received no code.
Guess group 2 doesn’t open until after group 1 purchase window shuts
And yes link/code needed
Ah, so the code for Group 2 is likely to come through in the brief window between Group 1 closing and Group 2 opening? That makes sense.
-
It'll be one ticket per ballot winner I would have thought
So a Father with a ten year old Son enters both into the ballot, the Son gets picked but the Father doesn't.
It would make more sense if they both got selected, but it is UEFA, so I'd expect it to be more convoluted than necessary.
The father should get the ticket, as the child requires at least 20/30 years of hardship before witnessing us win a cup. It’s in the terms and conditions
-
Can someone confirm the Web address to enter your code ?
-
.
-
Can someone confirm the Web address to enter your code ?
I'm pretty sure you need to do it through the Uefa App
-
All done, all quite simple and once you have your order number you can then link your tickets if you want to sit with other people.
-
Well easy that. Istanbul, Istanbul we are coming!
Looks like you can link in with others for sitting together even after purchase.
-
Just click the buy tickets link and it takes you straight to it.
-
Can someone confirm the Web address to enter your code ?
The "Buy ticket" button below the code will ping you to the UEFA site and take you through a registration.
-
Well easy that. Istanbul, Istanbul we are coming!
Looks like you can link in with others for sitting together even after purchase.
How much of the ground have we got? just behind the goal or much more?
oh and when does the code arrive please? how long before window opens? I'm in the second tranche.
-
(https://i.ibb.co/fz1Rgppn/20260511-100945.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fz1Rgppn)
am I in the right place
-
Looks like it. I expect it is the Access code link but others know for sure.
-
Yes - click I have an access code. Done mine, really easy
-
Well easy that. Istanbul, Istanbul we are coming!
Looks like you can link in with others for sitting together even after purchase.
How much of the ground have we got? just behind the goal or much more?
oh and when does the code arrive please? how long before window opens? I'm in the second tranche.
The category of ticket is mapped out in colour, so we sort of have half. I went with category 3 green and behind the goal. Most expensive category reds are on the sides.
-
(https://i.ibb.co/xtGtKVLj/Screenshot-20260511-101547-Gallery.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xtGtKVLj)
Stess FFS
-
Well that was pleasantly easy.
-
(https://i.ibb.co/xtGtKVLj/Screenshot-20260511-101547-Gallery.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xtGtKVLj)
Stess FFS
Does your email used for Villa and UEFA match?
-
Yeah we have gone green - we are linking to a group 2 purchase … hopefully won’t mean we are in the Gods!
-
(https://i.ibb.co/xtGtKVLj/Screenshot-20260511-101547-Gallery.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xtGtKVLj)
Stess FFS
Does your email used for Villa and UEFA match?
100%
-
Well easy that. Istanbul, Istanbul we are coming!
Looks like you can link in with others for sitting together even after purchase.
How much of the ground have we got? just behind the goal or much more?
oh and when does the code arrive please? how long before window opens? I'm in the second tranche.
The category of ticket is mapped out in colour, so we sort of have half. I went with category 3 green and behind the goal. Most expensive category reds are on the sides.
cheers Ads! how lonmg before the window opens did the code arrive? I'm just wondering when to start panicking!
-
Which end are we?
-
Pretty easy. One of our lot purchased first and then sent the purchase code to the other Bournemouth Lions so that you can get seats together.
-
Well easy that. Istanbul, Istanbul we are coming!
Looks like you can link in with others for sitting together even after purchase.
How much of the ground have we got? just behind the goal or much more?
oh and when does the code arrive please? how long before window opens? I'm in the second tranche.
The category of ticket is mapped out in colour, so we sort of have half. I went with category 3 green and behind the goal. Most expensive category reds are on the sides.
cheers Ads! how lonmg before the window opens did the code arrive? I'm just wondering when to start panicking!
My email popped up half hour before the purchase window.
-
My email was 10 mins into the window so no need to panic if it doesn’t appear beforehand.
-
(https://i.ibb.co/xtGtKVLj/Screenshot-20260511-101547-Gallery.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xtGtKVLj)
Stess FFS
I had that. Log out and log back in.
-
Tickets purchased. All very easy!!
-
Yes. Very good process, clear and quick. One thing that got me when about to select was Fans First cat. What's Fans First all about? Those tickets were cheap but I still purchased a cat 2 just in case Fans First required some other entitlement.
-
Yes. Very good process, clear and quick. One thing that got me when about to select was Fans First cat. What's Fans First all about? Those tickets were cheap but I still purchased a cat 2 just in case Fans First required some other entitlement.
I think it's the footballing equivalent of having a couple of affordable houses in a new development
-
The Fans First tickets are right behind the goal
But low down so like L4/L5 on the Holte but the first 5-10 rows.
If you look at the map that’s been doing the rounds it’s the areas in yellow.
-
Yes. Very good process, clear and quick. One thing that got me when about to select was Fans First cat. What's Fans First all about? Those tickets were cheap but I still purchased a cat 2 just in case Fans First required some other entitlement.
Low down right Behind the goal!
-
Just reading this thread, how exciting to be a Villa fan at the moment. I'm envious of every one of you who make the journey to Istanbul but the years and distances you've put in means you've earned it.
-
Is anyone else playing the Group 3 waiting game? Is anyone going without a ticket?
We are flying from Stansted, and staying in the Aston Hotel, as my mate said it was a sign (he also didn't mind the price!).
I'm hating not knowing what is going on with the ballot. I keep looking at the tickets on Ticombo, and can see the number available has been rising today, as is the average price.
-
There's four in our party, no tickets guaranteed amongst us but a couple of Cat 3 chances. Should be an adventure.
-
Seems all the Skyboxes including the private ones are sold out now. Did the the people on here banding together get one?
-
There's four in our party, no tickets guaranteed amongst us but a couple of Cat 3 chances. Should be an adventure.
Are you all going regardless, and who gets in, gets in?
-
There's four in our party, no tickets guaranteed amongst us but a couple of Cat 3 chances. Should be an adventure.
Are you all going regardless, and who gets in, gets in?
Yeah, that's the plan
-
Ticket purchased nine minutes before my window was due to open. How exciting.
-
Congrats! ;D
Gonna be a long wait for some of us!
-
Ticket purchased nine minutes before my window was due to open. How exciting.
Think they've stopped it now - just tried and saying not authorised
-
Ticket purchased nine minutes before my window was due to open. How exciting.
I did the same! All the categories were available!
-
Do you just see available or not? Or can you see quantity?
-
Is anyone else playing the Group 3 waiting game? Is anyone going without a ticket?
We are flying from Stansted, and staying in the Aston Hotel, as my mate said it was a sign (he also didn't mind the price!).
I'm hating not knowing what is going on with the ballot. I keep looking at the tickets on Ticombo, and can see the number available has been rising today, as is the average price.
There’s four of us also playing the Cat 3 waiting game, going from Stansted and also staying at the Aston Hotel. The hotel is sold out now so id imagine it’ll be full of Villa fans. We booked it back in January.
-
Is anyone else playing the Group 3 waiting game? Is anyone going without a ticket?
We are flying from Stansted, and staying in the Aston Hotel, as my mate said it was a sign (he also didn't mind the price!).
I'm hating not knowing what is going on with the ballot. I keep looking at the tickets on Ticombo, and can see the number available has been rising today, as is the average price.
There’s four of us also playing the Cat 3 waiting game, going from Stansted and also staying at the Aston Hotel. The hotel is sold out now so id imagine it’ll be full of Villa fans. We booked it back in January.
...It's like I'm looking in a mirror!
-
Do you just see available or not? Or can you see quantity?
It just shows whether they're available or not. No mention of the quantity of tickets remaining.
-
Booked mine at 10am (Group 1) then my lad and my mate at 2:30pm (Group 2) and added my order number to the booking and clicked 'Seat with' so we'll hopefully have all three seats together. Cat 3 behind the goal 65 Euro ones.
-
Is anyone else playing the Group 3 waiting game? Is anyone going without a ticket?
We are flying from Stansted, and staying in the Aston Hotel, as my mate said it was a sign (he also didn't mind the price!).
I'm hating not knowing what is going on with the ballot. I keep looking at the tickets on Ticombo, and can see the number available has been rising today, as is the average price.
There’s four of us also playing the Cat 3 waiting game, going from Stansted and also staying at the Aston Hotel. The hotel is sold out now so id imagine it’ll be full of Villa fans. We booked it back in January.
...It's like I'm looking in a mirror!
I did wonder if you were one of my group as we are also from Tamworth 🤣.
-
Is anyone else playing the Group 3 waiting game? Is anyone going without a ticket?
We are flying from Stansted, and staying in the Aston Hotel, as my mate said it was a sign (he also didn't mind the price!).
I'm hating not knowing what is going on with the ballot. I keep looking at the tickets on Ticombo, and can see the number available has been rising today, as is the average price.
There’s four of us also playing the Cat 3 waiting game, going from Stansted and also staying at the Aston Hotel. The hotel is sold out now so id imagine it’ll be full of Villa fans. We booked it back in January.
...It's like I'm looking in a mirror!
I did wonder if you were one of my group as we are also from Tamworth 🤣.
Haha, can't be, I don't know 3 people prepared to spend that amount of time stuck with me!
-
Booked mine at 10am (Group 1) then my lad and my mate at 2:30pm (Group 2) and added my order number to the booking and clicked 'Seat with' so we'll hopefully have all three seats together. Cat 3 behind the goal 65 Euro ones.
Ticket hog! :P
It sounds like all the seats are being allocated after they're all sold.
-
To be fair to UEFA the process was rather easy.
The ability to seat with others after securing your seat was useful.
If only such attention to detail was given to investigating financial irregularities, implementation of VAR etc the game would be much better off!
-
Anyone else been in the waiting room a while? Should I be worried?
-
Anyone else been in the waiting room a while? Should I be worried?
I was waiting from around 2:15 when I got the link, and was then able to get in about 2:35 so expect there is a queuing mechanism it just doesn’t give you the place in the queue.
-
looking at pictures of the stadium i cant see where the restricted views would be unless they mean the corners?
i went for category 2 anyway
-
looking at pictures of the stadium i cant see where the restricted views would be unless they mean the corners?
i went for category 2 anyway
I assume the restricted view seats are just like the ones in Villa Park, where you might have part of an exit handrail etc. in the way - it's not really a problem.
-
Does anybody know which sections will be for Villa fans - mulling over buying from resellers so be useful to know. Thanks
-
A lad at work ( who's in Group 3, tomorrows criteria ) has just told me he's had a code , sent at 12:45pm today ! I've no reason to disbelieve him, surely that can't be legit ?
-
The purchases are tomorrow but I can't see any reason that some people haven't been selected already and had them sent through.
-
Unlikely, the window for group 2 is open until tomorrow so until that closes it’s not known how many tickets to assign in the ballot.
-
They will have a known amount to assign out and unlike windows 1-2, it will be the bulk of them so the draw/contacting might have already started with the final ones being the ones not purchased by Group 2 ready for the ones to be assigned out in the 30 mins between sales windows.
-
Dont think group 3 are sent out as it would allow group 3 to buy tickets before the purchase window opens tomorrow
-
A lad at work ( who's in Group 3, tomorrows criteria ) has just told me he's had a code , sent at 12:45pm today ! I've no reason to disbelieve him, surely that can't be legit ?
Or he doesn't realise that he could be group 2?
-
Dont think group 3 are sent out as it would allow group 3 to buy tickets before the purchase window opens tomorrow
I thought the codes might be time-locked but I understand now. Villa's email system is going to be hammered between 930 and 10am tomorrow then.
-
A lad at work ( who's in Group 3, tomorrows criteria ) has just told me he's had a code , sent at 12:45pm today ! I've no reason to disbelieve him, surely that can't be legit ?
Or he doesn't realise that he could be group 2?
Hasn't been to an away game , so wouldn't qualify.
-
Does anybody know which sections will be for Villa fans - mulling over buying from resellers so be useful to know. Thanks
Who are you looking at getting it through? Ticombo offer money back guarantee if the ticket doesn’t work.
As I understand it, the UEFA-sold tickets are based on category, not block, and you won’t know which part of the stadium you are in until the tickets are sent out the week of the game.
So I would avoid any claiming to be Villa end, as I’m not sure how they can know.
Does anyone here in cat 1 or 2 who has bought a ticket know which block its going to be in?
-
There was nothing else to choose other than the category and absolutely no idea which end or where in the ground except that it was in Villa fan section.
-
Yeah, so it’s pot-luck buying the UEFA resale ones as they won’t know where they are, either.
So any claiming they’re in the Villa end are either misleading, or they are from Villa’s allocation and may have a higher risk of being voided… and of course, are morally unacceptable!
-
The resale sites claim we are on the left of the stadium layout plan.
-
Yes. Very good process, clear and quick. One thing that got me when about to select was Fans First cat. What's Fans First all about? Those tickets were cheap but I still purchased a cat 2 just in case Fans First required some other entitlement.
Low down right Behind the goal!
Fuck that, better off down Yates winebar in Moseley.
-
Dogtanian lives! Ya fairweather fecker, ya...
-
I've no idea where I'll be in the stadium but they do know I'm a Villa fan.
-
Does anybody know which sections will be for Villa fans - mulling over buying from resellers so be useful to know. Thanks
Who are you looking at getting it through? Ticombo offer money back guarantee if the ticket doesn’t work.
As I understand it, the UEFA-sold tickets are based on category, not block, and you won’t know which part of the stadium you are in until the tickets are sent out the week of the game.
So I would avoid any claiming to be Villa end, as I’m not sure how they can know.
Does anyone here in cat 1 or 2 who has bought a ticket know which block its going to be in?
I’ve bought one from Ticombo, messaged the seller to ask which block it’s in and he doesn’t know until UEFA allocates it to him, just knows it is in a neutral area in tier 2
-
Dogtanian lives! Ya fairweather fecker, ya...
I’m not sure I would call this fairweather!
Or does the sun always shine on H&V? 8)
-
Does anybody know which sections will be for Villa fans - mulling over buying from resellers so be useful to know. Thanks
Who are you looking at getting it through? Ticombo offer money back guarantee if the ticket doesn’t work.
As I understand it, the UEFA-sold tickets are based on category, not block, and you won’t know which part of the stadium you are in until the tickets are sent out the week of the game.
So I would avoid any claiming to be Villa end, as I’m not sure how they can know.
Does anyone here in cat 1 or 2 who has bought a ticket know which block its going to be in?
I’ve bought one from Ticombo, messaged the seller to ask which block it’s in and he doesn’t know until UEFA allocates it to him, just knows it is in a neutral area in tier 2
Have you used them before?
-
Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?
-
The O2 Institue is doing an event for anyone interested. Don't blame me if it's shit!
https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2institutebirmingham/events
-
As is Luna Springs, if you don't mind the chance of being stabbed. Not linking to that one but just giving you options.
-
Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?
"Hi, I'm taking my daughter on a short cultural break to a European capital city."
"You're unlikely to get permission for that."
"Well I'm taking her anyway, so up your bum."
Depending on your local authority, the fine may never arrive.
-
Got a ticket today. Just hoping my mate gets one tomorrow.
Hoping to do the charter flight with the club's travel partner, so arrive on the day and fly back after. Long old day, but cuts out accomodation and excessive daily spends.
-
Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?
Flu/food poisoning
-
Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?
"Hi, I'm taking my daughter on a short cultural break to a European capital city."
"You're unlikely to get permission for that."
"Well I'm taking her anyway, so up your bum."
Depending on your local authority, the fine may never arrive.
The game's in Istanbul, not Ankara ;)
-
That’s the kind of pedantry we can all get behind 😃
-
Well he ain't actually gonna tell em which (non)capital. Durrrrrrrr.
-
Does anybody know which sections will be for Villa fans - mulling over buying from resellers so be useful to know. Thanks
Who are you looking at getting it through? Ticombo offer money back guarantee if the ticket doesn’t work.
As I understand it, the UEFA-sold tickets are based on category, not block, and you won’t know which part of the stadium you are in until the tickets are sent out the week of the game.
So I would avoid any claiming to be Villa end, as I’m not sure how they can know.
Does anyone here in cat 1 or 2 who has bought a ticket know which block its going to be in?
I’ve bought one from Ticombo, messaged the seller to ask which block it’s in and he doesn’t know until UEFA allocates it to him, just knows it is in a neutral area in tier 2
Have you used them before?
Yeh, all went fine previously
-
Are you paying about £1k?
-
As is Luna Springs, if you don't mind the chance of being stabbed. Not linking to that one but just giving you options.
So if someone had been stabbed at Chris Brown, Foo Fighters etc at Villa Park you’d worry about the next game at Villa Park?
Different crowd. No relevance .
-
So if me and a mate don't get a ticket, but go to n Istanbul, where are we all watching the game?
-
Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?
Tis better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Just avoid photos on SM.
-
Anybody else got tickets for, or hope to take, kids who are in school? I’m hoping to get one for me and my daughter tomorrow and I’m just wondering how to approach the school absence?
How times change. League Cup QF in 84 at Goodison (the Handball game) my Dad just turned up at school and we were off. Told me in the car.
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
(https://i.ibb.co/VW8FQv3P/5i6k1k.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VW8FQv3P)
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
I locked in flights around the time of the Bologne game, 2 night hotel on the doorstep of Taksim Square, and a Fan First ticket (where hopefully a lot of the other regular away following are sitting, so that we don't end up with another Wembley semi final atmosphere debacle!) - All in all, £530. V Happy with that.
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
I locked in flights around the time of the Bologne game, 2 night hotel on the doorstep of Taksim Square, and a Fan First ticket (where hopefully a lot of the other regular away following are sitting, so that we don't end up with another Wembley semi final atmosphere debacle!) - All in all, £530. V Happy with that.
Smart-arse!
We didn't book anything until after the Forest game.
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
There are a few of us in that boat!
-
Yep I’ve managed to get Flights, Airbnb and Ticket for less than £500 so far but I’d imagine beer and food will increase that a bit.
-
Serves me right for doing it at the last minute!
We're in at £1049 without a ticket. But that includes a hotel at Stansted the night before and parking.
We could have gone cheaper, my mate wanted to share rooms everywhere, but that would've done my nut in.
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
There are a few of us in that boat!
ahem, yes.
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
There are a few of us in that boat!
ahem, yes.
Don't ask, don't tell!
-
My mate has told his missus the whole trip is costing about £400. :-X
There are a few of us in that boat!
ahem, yes.
Don't ask, don't tell!
In reality though they are a lot cleverer than us. And while they might not know the exact cost they do realise it will give them carte blanche with spending for a good twelve months as any queries will be rebutted with "What about Istanbul...."
-
Haha, I can imagine.
The amount of times my mate has used the phrase 'brownie points for Istanbul'...
-
God i hope the fans dont get as much aggro as the fenebache game. It was a nightmare for the villa lads that flew out fir that game
I went out on the Monday and spent 5 days in Istanbul and saw no hint of any bother. In fact had a cracking week and can't wait to go back.
We were there for two days and other than the traffic we had a great trip...no problems at all!
-
Any Catergory 3 had their codes yet ?
-
Not yet...
*refresh*
*refresh*
*refresh*
*check junk*
*refresh*
-
AVFCSupport on twitter have posted that successful group 3 will start to receive codes now.
-
Do the emails come from Villa or UEFA?
-
Villa
-
I've never refreshed my e-mails so much. Still waiting.
-
I've got a bloody Teams meeting at 10. Come on! >:(
-
Feel a bit sick at the moment tbh.
-
anyone in Group 3 got a code yet?
-
Son's just had one in last minute.
-
anyone in Group 3 got a code yet?
No, not yet. :-\
-
Nope.
-
Nothing from our four which isn’t looking good.
-
It's not looking good bruv
-
Gutted..
-
☹️
-
Maybe there was only 1 ticket
-
Son's just had one in last minute.
It's not fair that ex-Spurs players get tickets ahead of loyal Villa fans.
-
Maybe there was only 1 ticket
;D
-
Son's just had one in last minute.
It's not fair that ex-Spurs players get tickets ahead of loyal Villa fans.
Cheered me up
-
Don't panic just yet - this is the biggest group and they will have had to conduct the ballot first, so I reckon the codes will be sent in batches over next couple of hours. If you get one then you should have until 5pm tomorrow to buy the ticket (so theoretically people might still be able to buy tickets at that point even if unsuccessful in this ballot).
-
Mine has just come through- absolutely estatic
-
Don't panic
Panicking.
-
Congrats!
The Villa post says:
"Supporters successful in the Category 3 ballot will begin receiving their ticket codes via email from 9:30am today."
So, that does suggest a batch send process.
-
This window is open until 5pm tomorrow. So hopefully there's still a chance for those waiting.
-
Just had mine, waiting on my mate.
-
Keep hitting refresh - not least because I'm supposed to be involved in a work meeting at 11.00!
-
My mate just got his.
-
My lad had message concerning ticket information from the Villa to also check junk mail
-
Got one! Ecstatic
-
Good luck folks, I think e-mails will keep coming over the next hour or so.
I also think there will be a second bite at the cherry, as I don't believe everyone who gets a code will buy a ticket.
-
Ticket bought! Just off to go through with my mate to get his so we can link em.
Annoyingly, I had a panic on Saturday and spent obscene money on reseller tickets, in case I didn't get Villa ones. >:(
-
Ticket bought! Just off to go through with my mate to get his so we can link em.
Annoyingly, I had a panic on Saturday and spent obscene money on reseller tickets, in case I didn't get Villa ones. >:(
Can’t you just resell them again?
-
My mates and I were in Group 1 yesterday and getting our tickets at the same time so couldn't link them...order number only applied after the transaction was completed.
Any ideas about how we might be able to link them now?
-
Ticket bought! Just off to go through with my mate to get his so we can link em.
Annoyingly, I had a panic on Saturday and spent obscene money on reseller tickets, in case I didn't get Villa ones. >:(
Can’t you just resell them again?
I'm in the same position (based on the fact I have never won anything in a raffle!); I bought a ticombo ticket on Friday morning and now I've got lucky on the ballot.
I just rang Ticombo on 020 36087938 and she said my options are:
1. To contact the seller, ask him to cancel the transaction and then he can put it up for re-sale and I can demand a refund of the ticket price I paid. I would need to receive confirmation from the seller so that I can forward that to Ticombo as proof of the agreement.
2. Wait for the ticket to arrive and then put it up for re-sale on Ticombo myself.
Any advice on these options would be gratefully received. UTV.
-
My mates and I were in Group 1 yesterday and getting our tickets at the same time so couldn't link them...order number only applied after the transaction was completed.
Any ideas about how we might be able to link them now?
Yes go to the UEFA ticket portal where your ticket is and you can still do it!
-
Son's just had one in last minute.
It's not fair that ex-Spurs players get tickets ahead of loyal Villa fans.
Lol
-
My mates and I were in Group 1 yesterday and getting our tickets at the same time so couldn't link them...order number only applied after the transaction was completed.
Any ideas about how we might be able to link them now?
Thanks CH.
I'll give it a go!
Yes go to the UEFA ticket portal where your ticket is and you can still do it!
-
Ticket bought! Just off to go through with my mate to get his so we can link em.
Annoyingly, I had a panic on Saturday and spent obscene money on reseller tickets, in case I didn't get Villa ones. >:(
Can’t you just resell them again?
I'm in the same position (based on the fact I have never won anything in a raffle!); I bought a ticombo ticket on Friday morning and now I've got lucky on the ballot.
I just rang Ticombo on 020 36087938 and she said my options are:
1. To contact the seller, ask him to cancel the transaction and then he can put it up for re-sale and I can demand a refund of the ticket price I paid. I would need to receive confirmation from the seller so that I can forward that to Ticombo as proof of the agreement.
2. Wait for the ticket to arrive and then put it up for re-sale on Ticombo myself.
Any advice on these options would be gratefully received. UTV.
Yeah, the issue I think with reselling is that you can't transfer them on unless you are the original buyer.
So I am going to message the guy and explain the situation, if not then I can relist them and ask him to send the ticket to the new buyer when he gets them next week.
-
Mine came through at 10.08hrs, a few's minutes after my younger son's. Two Category 3 tickets now purchased, and linked. Really pleased for him as, having been born in 1992, first game at Villa Park in 1994, he's never seen us win anything. Elder son and partner haven't heard anything yet.
Praying that everyone on here who's still waiting is successful.
-
Four tickets in the bag. Off we go. Don’t let us know Villa
-
I don't understand how there can be 'neutral' Cat 3 tickets on Ticombo, sureley both ends would be reserved for the palying teams?
-
Do we know if it’s going to be a name on the ticket that has to match passport details at the turnstile (as in Bologna) ?
-
Are the emails still coming through, or is that it now?
-
I don't understand how there can be 'neutral' Cat 3 tickets on Ticombo, sureley both ends would be reserved for the palying teams?
I guess it's because UEFA sold all categories to the general public, and any ticket from them is technically neutral.
-
Four tickets in the bag. Off we go. Don’t let us know Villa
Tamworth's gonna be empty!
-
Nothing for me and everyone else I know has got one...
-
I'm in the same position (based on the fact I have never won anything in a raffle!); I bought a ticombo ticket on Friday morning and now I've got lucky on the ballot.
I just rang Ticombo on 020 36087938 and she said my options are:
1. To contact the seller, ask him to cancel the transaction and then he can put it up for re-sale and I can demand a refund of the ticket price I paid. I would need to receive confirmation from the seller so that I can forward that to Ticombo as proof of the agreement.
2. Wait for the ticket to arrive and then put it up for re-sale on Ticombo myself.
Any advice on these options would be gratefully received. UTV.
I have messaged my seller and explained the situation and asked if the sale can be cancelled while he has good time to relist. I've promised a 5 star review!
-
Nothing... Shite, Arse , Damn. Still heading out to Instanbul so will look at options out there. Well done everyone who got a ticket
-
Nothing for me and everyone else I know has got one...
Our party has two in the ballot and nothing for either.
-
Nothing for me. Thinking about it, I'm a season ticket holder who did all the home european games apart from Maccabi Tel Aviv as the family didn't fancy going in the climate. Even though I had a ticket, would that have gone against me?
-
Nothing for me. Thinking about it, I'm a season ticket holder who did all the home european games apart from Maccabi Tel Aviv as the family didn't fancy going in the climate. Even though I had a ticket, would that have gone against me?
If you were able to register in the ballot, then no.
-
I'm in the same position (based on the fact I have never won anything in a raffle!); I bought a ticombo ticket on Friday morning and now I've got lucky on the ballot.
I just rang Ticombo on 020 36087938 and she said my options are:
1. To contact the seller, ask him to cancel the transaction and then he can put it up for re-sale and I can demand a refund of the ticket price I paid. I would need to receive confirmation from the seller so that I can forward that to Ticombo as proof of the agreement.
2. Wait for the ticket to arrive and then put it up for re-sale on Ticombo myself.
Any advice on these options would be gratefully received. UTV.
I have messaged my seller and explained the situation and asked if the sale can be cancelled while he has good time to relist. I've promised a 5 star review!
Good thinking...I'll try to butter him up!
-
Just hope it's not the same guy! ;D
-
All codes have been sent now. Ah well, fair play to all those going.
-
Do we know if it’s going to be a name on the ticket that has to match passport details at the turnstile (as in Bologna) ?
We don't know, but if you're using someone elses code, your choices are use your name and run the risk of the club not cross checking or use their name and just hope you can skip any ID checks at the stadium.
I can't see them checking 40k IDs, but I guess there's a risk.
As an aside, is it normal practice to have to take your passport to away Euro games?
-
Do we know if it’s going to be a name on the ticket that has to match passport details at the turnstile (as in Bologna) ?
We don't know, but if you're using someone elses code, your choices are use your name and run the risk of the club not cross checking or use their name and just hope you can skip any ID checks at the stadium.
I can't see them checking 40k IDs, but I guess there's a risk.
As an aside, is it normal practice to have to take your passport to away Euro games?
I haven't missed a Euro game yet and it's always been a bit different...some haven't bothered at all, some you had to show passport when you collected ticket at venue (clearly not happening for this one), in Bologna every ticket had date of birth which was checked against passport....so YES and NO, depending on the demands of the venue.
Makes passing tickets on (almost) impossible!
But I'm sure some of the smarter fans out there know a way!
-
Do you think there will there be checks on the tickets/ID at the stadium?
Sorry guys someone already asked
-
I would guess if there's checks it will be limited - people already have tickets so it's not like they're checking people collecting tickets.
-
"Items to bring on matchday include:
Valid original ID. You will need to present it at the Ticketing Centre should you experience any issues with your match ticket or if requested to by police. Accepted forms of ID are: Passport, Turkish Residential Card, National ID Card and Driving Licence. 🪪"
I would chance it if you're in a position when you can use someone elses code. Better you get stopped at the gate than they get banned by Villa (IF Villa do crosschecks)
-
I never got a code. Fuck it.
-
So what happens if you get sent a code and then don't buy a ticket - do they get resent at some point the remainers on the list?
-
So what happens if you get sent a code and then don't buy a ticket - do they get resent at some point the remainers on the list?
You’d assume so
-
Given the cost of travel, I had assumed everyone that wants a ticket would get one. Is that it, now, or are there more windows to buy them in later on?
-
So what happens if you get sent a code and then don't buy a ticket - do they get resent at some point the remainers on the list?
That was my question. Surely there will be a few not taken up?
-
Given the cost of travel, I had assumed everyone that wants a ticket would get one. Is that it, now, or are there more windows to buy them in later on?
This is the last published window so unless there are some who registered but don’t buy that’ll be it with I’d guess a few thousand of us in the unsuccessful pile.
-
That's shit, sorry. Hopefully fans can still enjoy a great city and meet up somewhere to watch game, if they have already booked transport and travel.
-
I would imagine they either announce a limited window with any untaken tickets, or they will end up offering them to the hospitality types.
-
That's shit, sorry. Hopefully fans can still enjoy a great city and meet up somewhere to watch game, if they have already booked transport and travel.
I’m sure they will and maybe they’ll snaffle any spares up
It is what it is….with such a poxy allocation so long as those that have travelled abroad in this competition this season all got sorted it was always a lottery for the rest of us
-
Didn't get a ticket, only wanted it for my son to enjoy, what I enjoyed 1982, worse things in life I suppose
-
Which areas of the stadium will be Villa, Freiburg?
-
Nothing for me. Thinking about it, I'm a season ticket holder who did all the home european games apart from Maccabi Tel Aviv as the family didn't fancy going in the climate. Even though I had a ticket, would that have gone against me?
Season ticket holder who has been to all the home games since we got back into Europe, but didn't get a code. No problems with the first two categories, could argue the third might have been a little unfair as it included memberships along with season tickets and only counted Europa League games, but there you go.
Hope they can find a way of having a big screen at Villa Park, as that would be the next best thing to going to the game.
-
They've said no big screen at Villa Park, as they are starting rebuilding work straight after the Liverpool game.
-
Bit miffed that Members were in the same window as Season Tickets + 7 games . Not with the members , but the club , for making the pool for tickets even smaller. If I didn't have a season ticket , I'd be a member and would be like the Chesire Cat if I had a ticket in my possesion today !
-
Let alone if you've had one for 40 years and not got a ticket...
-
Didn't get one. I've been to Turkey dozens of times but never to Istanbul and would've loved to make it there.
Congrats to all that got one and enjoy!
Drink Efes, eat pide.
-
Was in two minds as to whether I could really afford it, but still gutted not to get the chance of tickets for me and my son.
Hope everyone that’s been successful has the best time, and shout louder for all of us.
-
I wouldn't be surprised if part of the thinking is to encourage attendance in the European games.
Lots of season ticket holders didn't go, certainly round us, and attendances have been down. So by rewarding the non-season ticket holders, they may think they are encouraging these to take up the slack when the ST holders don't come.
-
All it does is encourages season ticket holders to buy tickets for matches that they know they will be unable to attend, which is crap for those who struggle to get tickets, especially with the reduced capacity next year.
-
Well we know they are tracking whether you attend or not now, so who knows what they will do with that.
But if they get the money in for an otherwise empty seat, are they going to care?
-
They've said no big screen at Villa Park, as they are starting rebuilding work straight after the Liverpool game.
Yeah, seen they have said that, but hoping they might reconsider and find a way to do it. I don't know anything about major construction projects, but surely putting it back less than a week wouldn't make a massive difference. It hasn't impacted them holding something at the Warehouse, which is directly behind the stand in question either.
-
I imagine a week costs a lot of money when you have crews in place and materials coming.
-
That's a fair point CD
I've got mixed feelinga bout the ballot categories. My initial reaction was that I was a bit shocked. But we've had a waiting list for 7 years. There's a fair chance members who went to all the Euro home games will have been to lots of league games too and probably most would snap up a season ticket if offered one. At what point does a member who goes to most games (paying more for tickets) deserve to be treated like a ST holder?
Maybe they could have said all Euro home games AND 10+ league games?
Still felt like a bit of a kick in the balls though. And makes me wonder where we stand for domestic cup games in the future.
-
I wouldn't be surprised if part of the thinking is to encourage attendance in the European games.
Lots of season ticket holders didn't go, certainly round us, and attendances have been down. So by rewarding the non-season ticket holders, they may think they are encouraging these to take up the slack when the ST holders don't come.
From memory, they prioritised memberships in some way for the FA Cup semi-final last year as well didn't they? Guess they want to try and get as many memberships sold as possible. Not in anyway having a dig at the folks with memberships, as I'd imagine the large majority of them attend most of the games anyway. Doubt there would have been many at all who would just have paid for a membership and only gone to all of the home Europa games.
-
I wouldn't be surprised if part of the thinking is to encourage attendance in the European games.
Lots of season ticket holders didn't go, certainly round us, and attendances have been down. So by rewarding the non-season ticket holders, they may think they are encouraging these to take up the slack when the ST holders don't come.
From memory, they prioritised memberships in some way for the FA Cup semi-final last year as well didn't they? Guess they want to try and get as many memberships sold as possible. Not in anyway having a dig at the folks with memberships, as I'd imagine the large majority of them attend most of the games anyway. Doubt there would have been many at all who would just have paid for a membership and only gone to all of the home Europa games.
Luckily I got a ticket but I do think we need a better priority system going forward, I said it earlier but a points based one maybe based on overall attendance over the last few years? Or something anyway.
-
Do I think as a season ticket holder who attended every home Europa Leage game that I should have priority over season ticket holder who hasn’t attended every Europa League game or member who has or hasn’t attended every Europa League game? Absobloodylutely I do but at the end of day UEFA are the ultimate scumbags staging such a big game at such a small ground with pathetic ticket allocations
-
It would also help if we had a few more tickets - or they used larger stadiums! Pleased for everyone that got one. Still may go for a re-sale one....
-
I imagine a week costs a lot of money when you have crews in place and materials coming.
Yeah get that and there are obviously going to be works done straight away which might mean it isn't possible. More wishful thinking to be honest.
-
So I attend every home league game and European game and someone who attends less games gets a final ticket before me, that's Aston Villa fault not UEFA
-
Hi
Sorry if it's been covered. We haven't managed to get tickets in the ballot and are considering the resellers - Ticombo has been mentioned.
Anyone got advice on how reliable they are and how the Id checks are covered.
I've called them and they said the seller transfers the ticket via the Uefa site.
Does this sound right?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
-
I've used my mate's code (he can't go now) and bought a ticket. The tickets are to be accessed on UEFA's app. Hopefully they won't put a stop to me using it.
-
Another B'ham fan park - claiming there will be 1,000s but venue not announced yet
https://www.evntr.ee/villa-final
-
Snobs is supposed to be doing something for a fiver entry.
-
It’s blooming frustrating. Everyone in our group (3 of us) got a ticket apart from one, the resale prices are shocking at the moment. At this rate he’ll be stuck watching in a bar in Istanbul on his lonesome.
-
Possibly not the right time to be saying this, and apologies if I'm spouting something that has been discussed elsewhere, but to lump ST holders who go home and away domestically (and have a full house of home euro games) in with members in cat 3 seems extremely harsh to me. I'm hoping the club's back office system would have picked this up when selecting people in the ballot?
-
Hi
Sorry if it's been covered. We haven't managed to get tickets in the ballot and are considering the resellers - Ticombo has been mentioned.
Anyone got advice on how reliable they are and how the Id checks are covered.
I've called them and they said the seller transfers the ticket via the Uefa site.
Does this sound right?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
This is the first time I have used them, but I can share what I found.
Ticombo I believe is the only site that offers a 100% refund should the ticket not turn up, not be as advertised, or not work on the day. I believe that the seller can't access the money until 5 days after the event, so you have time to claim if there are any issues.
You can see reviews of the seller on there, and you can see how long they have been on the platform, and how many sales they have made. So you can make sure you buy from someone with a good, long-term history.
With the UEFA tickets, the buyer receives all the tickets they have purchased to their UEFA app. They can then transfer each of them to another person's UEFA app to use on the day. Only the buyer of the tickets can transfer to another person, so you can't then transfer it on yourself.
As far as I can see, all the tickets are mobile tickets, so avoid any offering paper tickets or anyone asking you to meet up or collect them. There shouldn't be any need for that with a legitimate UEFA ticket resold by the original purchaser.
Ticombo also offers additional insurance you can take out at a price, which I believe gives you more options to get a refund.
They are expensive, as Ticombo's fees are pretty high. But I felt that the ability to see seller history and the refund guarantee gave more comfort.
-
Another B'ham fan park - claiming there will be 1,000s but venue not announced yet
https://www.evntr.ee/villa-final
Snobs & they're allowing children(accompanied by an adult)
-
Hi
Sorry if it's been covered. We haven't managed to get tickets in the ballot and are considering the resellers - Ticombo has been mentioned.
Anyone got advice on how reliable they are and how the Id checks are covered.
I've called them and they said the seller transfers the ticket via the Uefa site.
Does this sound right?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
This is the first time I have used them, but I can share what I found.
Ticombo I believe is the only site that offers a 100% refund should the ticket not turn up, not be as advertised, or not work on the day. I believe that the seller can't access the money until 5 days after the event, so you have time to claim if there are any issues.
You can see reviews of the seller on there, and you can see how long they have been on the platform, and how many sales they have made. So you can make sure you buy from someone with a good, long-term history.
With the UEFA tickets, the buyer receives all the tickets they have purchased to their UEFA app. They can then transfer each of them to another person's UEFA app to use on the day. Only the buyer of the tickets can transfer to another person, so you can't then transfer it on yourself.
As far as I can see, all the tickets are mobile tickets, so avoid any offering paper tickets or anyone asking you to meet up or collect them. There shouldn't be any need for that with a legitimate UEFA ticket resold by the original purchaser.
Ticombo also offers additional insurance you can take out at a price, which I believe gives you more options to get a refund.
They are expensive, as Ticombo's fees are pretty high. But I felt that the ability to see seller history and the refund guarantee gave more comfort.
That's useful thank you.
-
The UEFA ticket site for re sales, seems to have lots camping out on it, or possibly bots. Single tickets are appearing occasionally and rapidly disappearing
-
Possibly not the right time to be saying this, and apologies if I'm spouting something that has been discussed elsewhere, but to lump ST holders who go home and away domestically (and have a full house of home euro games) in with members in cat 3 seems extremely harsh to me. I'm hoping the club's back office system would have picked this up when selecting people in the ballot?
Agree on the season ticket holder bit, but it's impossible to get an away ticket for games so those who can't attend away games are being punished, wouldn't it just be easier just to say season ticket holders only and based on the home games including cup matches in the allocation for cup final tickets
-
Hi
Sorry if it's been covered. We haven't managed to get tickets in the ballot and are considering the resellers - Ticombo has been mentioned.
Anyone got advice on how reliable they are and how the Id checks are covered.
I've called them and they said the seller transfers the ticket via the Uefa site.
Does this sound right?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
This is the first time I have used them, but I can share what I found.
Ticombo I believe is the only site that offers a 100% refund should the ticket not turn up, not be as advertised, or not work on the day. I believe that the seller can't access the money until 5 days after the event, so you have time to claim if there are any issues.
You can see reviews of the seller on there, and you can see how long they have been on the platform, and how many sales they have made. So you can make sure you buy from someone with a good, long-term history.
With the UEFA tickets, the buyer receives all the tickets they have purchased to their UEFA app. They can then transfer each of them to another person's UEFA app to use on the day. Only the buyer of the tickets can transfer to another person, so you can't then transfer it on yourself.
As far as I can see, all the tickets are mobile tickets, so avoid any offering paper tickets or anyone asking you to meet up or collect them. There shouldn't be any need for that with a legitimate UEFA ticket resold by the original purchaser.
Ticombo also offers additional insurance you can take out at a price, which I believe gives you more options to get a refund.
They are expensive, as Ticombo's fees are pretty high. But I felt that the ability to see seller history and the refund guarantee gave more comfort.
Really appreciate that information. Thanks.
I think the main concern is the the transfer of the tickets on the day itself which leaves little time to sort any issues that may arise.
-
Apologies I may have misread - you said to use on the day, not transfer on the day!!!
-
Yeah, that isn't ideal, but it looks like all the tickets are only sent out in the days leading up to the game.
You have to have proof of purchase to list a ticket for sale, though.
-
My tickets have landed in my phone.
-
What happened?
-
Me and my mate entered the ballot. He got a ticket, I didn’t. Not the news I wanted on my return from holiday. Is that it now or will there be further ballots?
-
Nothing announced officially but some people might now not be able to go between registering and getting tickets so might have some more trickle out once the window has closed for these.
-
All 4 in our group missed out.
-
Me and my mate entered the ballot. He got a ticket, I didn’t. Not the news I wanted on my return from holiday. Is that it now or will there be further ballots?
Out of curiosity, did you do the register interest together or separately?
I just wondered, because I registered for both me and my mate, and the time on our code emails were the same. It may just be coincidence, but made me wonder if they did any grouping.
-
I entered the ballot before the semi finals took place. I didn't win but not everyone who won took the option to purchase so i was given the chance. I snapped up two tickets. I've just had the email and app notification telling me i've got my tickets. I can now see which block i'm in and seat number.
-
With regards to the allocation of the tickets for the Final, I don't think anyone will ever come up with the perfect system to allocate fairly as we all have different circumstances that maybe restricts us from attending all the games if had the chance
I was a member for lots of years and whilst being first in line to get a seat, it was at a great expense at times, for Cat A games, it was nearly double the price of an ST seat, so I do believe that Members should have some potential access to high profile tickets, probably not as much as it sounds like for this one
I did gain from this last season as I was able to obtain a Wembley SF final ticket as I had attended all the Cup games, not that I actually agreed with it at the time, although i'm sure that all last seasons ST's would have got a ticket for this due to the allocation size, so not as much of an issue
I was able to get an ST for this season and now ironically missed out even being able to enter the Ballot due to only being on 6 Europa matches, even including Feyenoord
I think the main issue is not being told at the beginning of the season how potential finals will be allocated, I chose to miss the Bologna group game as I had seen them the previous year and YB due to the kick off time. If I had known from the start that this would affect it dramatically, I probably would have made different choices
It would have been good to also have known how many people qualified for each category so that we could manage our expectations
Anyway, not to worry, i'll still be in Istanbul with a ticket courtesy of Ticombo
UTV
-
Forest fan here, I come in peace! I was successful in the UEFA ballot and I have 2 tickets for sale for the final. However I have tried to sel them on Ticombo (who seem a good site BTW) and I have discovered that the ticket which I purchased in my name cannot be transferred. I had arranged a sale with a Villa fan (who was a great bloke and very understanding of my mistake), but this had to be cancelled as he wanted both tickets.
So I definitely have 1 ticket for sale as I can transfer this no problem, and if anyone know how to circumvent the UEFA restrictions there is possibility of another (but I cant see way around this).
If anyone on this site is interested please let me know. Tickets have just been released by UEFA so they are in my wallet. This is a genuine post
-
I don't think there is a way, from what I have read.
What is the returns policy with UEFA?
-
It’s blooming frustrating. Everyone in our group (3 of us) got a ticket apart from one, the resale prices are shocking at the moment. At this rate he’ll be stuck watching in a bar in Istanbul on his lonesome.
There'll be a lot of fans in the same boat. Hopefully manage to organise something between us.
-
Maybe Frank Black and ART are a match made in heaven!
-
My tickets have landed in my phone.
On the UEFA app?
-
yes, just came through about 1/2 hour ago. For me anyway. Could be released in batches
-
My tickets have landed in my phone.
On the UEFA app?
Yes.
-
Me, a season ticket holder didn't get tickets but a few of my mates, who are members, did. I can't pretend to not be a little bit annoyed at that.
-
Forest fan here, I come in peace! I was successful in the UEFA ballot and I have 2 tickets for sale for the final. However I have tried to sel them on Ticombo (who seem a good site BTW) and I have discovered that the ticket which I purchased in my name cannot be transferred. I had arranged a sale with a Villa fan (who was a great bloke and very understanding of my mistake), but this had to be cancelled as he wanted both tickets.
So I definitely have 1 ticket for sale as I can transfer this no problem, and if anyone know how to circumvent the UEFA restrictions there is possibility of another (but I cant see way around this).
If anyone on this site is interested please let me know. Tickets have just been released by UEFA so they are in my wallet. This is a genuine post
ART, from reading the UEFA website, you're right about not being able to transfer the ticket in your name, it seems the best you can do is to put it up for resale with UEFA - at least that way you'll get your money back.
Your problem makes me wonder how there are so many tickets popping ip for sale via resale sites.
PS - can we have Elliot Anderson? Promise we'll treat him kindly.
-
believe me I tried to find a way around it but I couldn't find one. I did wonder how so many other people had more than 1 ticket to sell, but maybe they are professional sellers and have a way around it. I am just an individual seller, and dont normally do this so I am a bit stuck.
So 1 ticket still up for grabs if you know of anyone who wants to go, Its in the Cat 1 area of ground, upper tier, half way mark
-
I wouldn't be surprised if part of the thinking is to encourage attendance in the European games.
Lots of season ticket holders didn't go, certainly round us, and attendances have been down. So by rewarding the non-season ticket holders, they may think they are encouraging these to take up the slack when the ST holders don't come.
From memory, they prioritised memberships in some way for the FA Cup semi-final last year as well didn't they? Guess they want to try and get as many memberships sold as possible. Not in anyway having a dig at the folks with memberships, as I'd imagine the large majority of them attend most of the games anyway. Doubt there would have been many at all who would just have paid for a membership and only gone to all of the home Europa games.
Yes i've been on the ST wating list for 5 years now and attend most home league games and attended all Europa league games. I would expect to get same category as a ST holder who also attended 7 Europa games and most/all league games.
And definitely above a ST holder who didn't attend all 7 home Europa League games.
-
Forest fan here, I come in peace! I was successful in the UEFA ballot and I have 2 tickets for sale for the final. However I have tried to sel them on Ticombo (who seem a good site BTW) and I have discovered that the ticket which I purchased in my name cannot be transferred. I had arranged a sale with a Villa fan (who was a great bloke and very understanding of my mistake), but this had to be cancelled as he wanted both tickets.
So I definitely have 1 ticket for sale as I can transfer this no problem, and if anyone know how to circumvent the UEFA restrictions there is possibility of another (but I cant see way around this).
If anyone on this site is interested please let me know. Tickets have just been released by UEFA so they are in my wallet. This is a genuine post
Have you tried logging in on a different handset to see if it appears on that one? It’s says you shouldn’t, but it might work. In which case if you give the person you are selling to the login, they might be able to get it? However they would
Need to trust you and you them, for this approach.
Or lend your handset 😂
-
believe me I tried to find a way around it but I couldn't find one. I did wonder how so many other people had more than 1 ticket to sell, but maybe they are professional sellers and have a way around it. I am just an individual seller, and dont normally do this so I am a bit stuck.
So 1 ticket still up for grabs if you know of anyone who wants to go, Its in the Cat 1 area of ground, upper tier, half way mark
I'm interested and have sent you a DM.
-
Looks like I can't cancel my purchase.
So if anyone is looking for 2 tickets together, category 2, let me know.
I only want to recoup the fee I paid, which is currently lower than I am seeing most of them on for!
Obviously these are Ticombo resale tickets, not Villa allocation.
-
Art
Have you loaded the ticket up on your phone yet?
If not, I guess someone could just log into the app under your name and password and hope there's no ID checks at the ground.
But I would think getting your money back on the resale would probbaly be safer.
-
believe me I tried to find a way around it but I couldn't find one. I did wonder how so many other people had more than 1 ticket to sell, but maybe they are professional sellers and have a way around it. I am just an individual seller, and dont normally do this so I am a bit stuck.
So 1 ticket still up for grabs if you know of anyone who wants to go, Its in the Cat 1 area of ground, upper tier, half way mark
Have also DMed if the other poster doesnt take it!
-
According to the Europa League website there is free travel on public transport for those with a ticket it advised not using taxi due to traffic restrictions around the stadium
-
Art
Have you loaded the ticket up on your phone yet?
If not, I guess someone could just log into the app under your name and password and hope there's no ID checks at the ground.
But I would think getting your money back on the resale would probbaly be safer.
Not yet, but the UEFA site also says the tickets have to match phone you registered with
-
Looks like I have been able to cancel my purchase through Ticombo, so I no longer have spare tickets!
-
Art
Have you loaded the ticket up on your phone yet?
If not, I guess someone could just log into the app under your name and password and hope there's no ID checks at the ground.
But I would think getting your money back on the resale would probbaly be safer.
Not yet, but the UEFA site also says the tickets have to match phone you registered with
Phone has to match. Work updated my phone and UEFA not.recognising it. I will have to go to stadium early on Wednesday
-
Anyone tickets showing in the UEFA app yet? The confirmation email I received does specifically say that tickets will be ready to download closer to the match, but if other people are already seeing something in the app then obviously I'm going to panic immediately and enormously.
-
Anyone tickets showing in the UEFA app yet? The confirmation email I received does specifically say that tickets will be ready to download closer to the match, but if other people are already seeing something in the app then obviously I'm going to panic immediately and enormously.
That’ll be for people who were successful in the UEFA ballot not Villa tickets.
-
Anyone tickets showing in the UEFA app yet? The confirmation email I received does specifically say that tickets will be ready to download closer to the match, but if other people are already seeing something in the app then obviously I'm going to panic immediately and enormously.
That’ll be for people who were successful in the UEFA ballot not Villa tickets.
I see. Thanks. I'll delay my panic by a few days in that case.
-
Art
Have you loaded the ticket up on your phone yet?
If not, I guess someone could just log into the app under your name and password and hope there's no ID checks at the ground.
But I would think getting your money back on the resale would probbaly be safer.
Not yet, but the UEFA site also says the tickets have to match phone you registered with
Phone has to match. Work updated my phone and UEFA not.recognising it. I will have to go to stadium early on Wednesday
I had this problem at the last Euros when my phone died and the UEFA tix app refused to recognise the new one. There's an email on the site, which reset my UEFA account inside 24 hours and I could log back in and see the tickets no problem.
-
I'm seeing a lot of posts elsewhere from people who are miffed at not getting a ticket for the final, despite holding a season ticket through the Championship and circling-the-drain years.
Of course, those who have gone to the European games, and the away games deserve first dibs, but I'd hope that when it came to the ballot some sort of preference was given to those with season ticket longevity over someone, for instance, who jumped on board more recently.
-
It wasn't Chris.
-
It wasn't Chris.
I got that impression from the stuff I've seen elsewhere. It must be pretty crushing to lose out in the ballot like that if you really want to go.
-
Yeah, it really wasn’t!
-
Just had a look on Ticombo out of curiosity. Holy fuck they’re expensive! At least its good to know there’s an option if my Euromillions comes in tonight.
-
Just had a look on Ticombo out of curiosity. Holy fuck they’re expensive! At least its good to know there’s an option if my Euromillions comes in tonight.
They really are. :(
-
I'm seeing a lot of posts elsewhere from people who are miffed at not getting a ticket for the final, despite holding a season ticket through the Championship and circling-the-drain years.
Of course, those who have gone to the European games, and the away games deserve first dibs, but I'd hope that when it came to the ballot some sort of preference was given to those with season ticket longevity over someone, for instance, who jumped on board more recently.
Not for me, as that's just age discrimination. It isn't a teenager's fault if their parents didn't take them to games years ago. It should just be season tickets holders who have attended the most non-ST games, on a sliding scale, then STs, then Members who have attended the most games if there are any left. And domestic cups should be treated same as Europe, attending one European game isn't better than doing three cup matches. Arbitrary nonsense.
-
Are people still receiving allocation codes?
Or were they all sent out pretty much within an hour or so of 10 this morning
-
I'm seeing a lot of posts elsewhere from people who are miffed at not getting a ticket for the final, despite holding a season ticket through the Championship and circling-the-drain years.
Of course, those who have gone to the European games, and the away games deserve first dibs, but I'd hope that when it came to the ballot some sort of preference was given to those with season ticket longevity over someone, for instance, who jumped on board more recently.
Not for me, as that's just age discrimination. It isn't a teenager's fault if their parents didn't take them to games years ago. It should just be season tickets holders who have attended the most non-ST games, on a sliding scale, then STs, then Members who have attended the most games if there are any left. And domestic cups should be treated same as Europe, attending one European game isn't better than doing three cup matches. Arbitrary nonsense.
There will be fans who despite having a season ticket for 40 years and going to all the Europa home games will have missed out on a first European final in 44 years.
I suppose they can try again next time in the afterlife. :)
-
No system is perfect. And some will complain whatever system is used.
-
Looks like the company running this ad are the same who have organised the event at Luna Springs in Digbeth. Doesn't look like they have organised events at any other venue so must be this one.
-
I've had a ST for donkeys years but now don't stand a chance of getting an away ticket so resigned myself to not getting one for this.
I'm pretty relaxed about it, there was always going to be plenty of supporters who 'deserved' a ticket but weren't going to get one, and there were only so many 24 hour slots until the game itself so having too many tiers was never going to work.
I'd have been more pissed off a few years ago mind, when the convoluted travel arrangements wouldn't have put me off.
-
Here a simple criteria, season ticket holders will be first for the ticket ballot regardless when they were purchased,the ballot will be based on attendance for particular cup competitions ,I know Manchester United do it on attendance for the FA cup competition, seems simple
-
Apparently Freiburg's average attendance is around 34,000.For what it is worth their supporters' chances of getting a ticket are not much better than ours. Has anyone on here been on their equivalent of H&V to see what they are saying?
-
Yep. That cdBärenfan is a moaning twat.
-
Yep. That cdBärenfan is a moaning twat.
ich habe auch das gehört
-
Yep. That cdBärenfan is a moaning twat.
That Mönti makes a lot of good points though. Handsome too.
-
Anyone tickets showing in the UEFA app yet? The confirmation email I received does specifically say that tickets will be ready to download closer to the match, but if other people are already seeing something in the app then obviously I'm going to panic immediately and enormously.
I believe people who have bought tickets from elsewhere have them now but nothing for us fine law abiding upstanding fans just yet.
-
I'm seeing a lot of posts elsewhere from people who are miffed at not getting a ticket for the final, despite holding a season ticket through the Championship and circling-the-drain years.
Of course, those who have gone to the European games, and the away games deserve first dibs, but I'd hope that when it came to the ballot some sort of preference was given to those with season ticket longevity over someone, for instance, who jumped on board more recently.
Not for me, as that's just age discrimination. It isn't a teenager's fault if their parents didn't take them to games years ago. It should just be season tickets holders who have attended the most non-ST games, on a sliding scale, then STs, then Members who have attended the most games if there are any left. And domestic cups should be treated same as Europe, attending one European game isn't better than doing three cup matches. Arbitrary nonsense.
There will be fans who despite having a season ticket for 40 years and going to all the Europa home games will have missed out on a first European final in 44 years.
I suppose they can try again next time in the afterlife. :)
That pretty much describes me, had a season ticket since about 88. Not missed a home game in any competition for at least 20 years. Done every European home for the last 3 years and I didn't get a ticket for our first European final for 44 years!
To say I'm pissed off is an understatement. I'm going over - hotel and flights booked - but this leaves a bitter taste for me. Could be the final straw if I'm honest.
Gutted!
-
Chance to win tickets
https://hankook.win/competitions/ticket-arena-uefa-europa-league-road-to-the-finals-2026/
-
Chance to win tickets
https://hankook.win/competitions/ticket-arena-uefa-europa-league-road-to-the-finals-2026/
Thanks a lot,less chance of me winning now ☹️
-
I'm in the same scenario, I've been a season ticket holder since the mid 80's, my Son who's 32 has had one since he was 5. He's never seen us win anything. His mate, who's a great lad, buys a membership & attends a handful of games, gets the same chance & the good fortune of being picked. Our biggest game in 42 years & we won't be there. That is wrong, no matter how you look at it.
I'm fortunate that I could afford to pay the 30 times face value the resale sites are asking for a ticket. But it's immoral & I won't do it out of principle. UEFA & our own club has fucked us over & it's going to take a while for me to forget that.
-
Chance to win tickets
https://hankook.win/competitions/ticket-arena-uefa-europa-league-road-to-the-finals-2026/
Thanks a lot,less chance of me winning now ☹️
I've forwarded it on to a couple of people as well, so you've got even less chance now. Sorry.
-
Chance to win tickets
https://hankook.win/competitions/ticket-arena-uefa-europa-league-road-to-the-finals-2026/
Thanks a lot,less chance of me winning now ☹️
I've forwarded it on to a couple of people as well, so you've got even less chance now. Sorry.
And I've just had a go!
-
I'm in the same scenario, I've been a season ticket holder since the mid 80's, my Son who's 32 has had one since he was 5. He's never seen us win anything. His mate, who's a great lad, buys a membership & attends a handful of games, gets the same chance & the good fortune of being picked. Our biggest game in 42 years & we won't be there. That is wrong, no matter how you look at it.
I'm fortunate that I could afford to pay the 30 times face value the resale sites are asking for a ticket. But it's immoral & I won't do it out of principle. UEFA & our own club has fucked us over & it's going to take a while for me to forget that.
Exactly mate. No way a member should have the same chance as a season ticket holder if they both attended the same Europa matches. One stumps up best part of a grand the other less than a ton. Disgraceful decision from the club.
-
A mate of mine is a season ticket holder and has been to all the Europa home games and he's heard nothing. He even reserved a seat on the charter flight. Feel for all those in the same boat.
-
Chance to win tickets
https://hankook.win/competitions/ticket-arena-uefa-europa-league-road-to-the-finals-2026/
Thanks a lot, Istanbul here I come.
-
There's every chance a member has spent more on going to games at VP this season than a ST holder has.
-
Are you paying about £1k?
Looks like £1100 in the region of on Ticombo. God it's so much money that I don't have but still really tempted.
-
There's every chance a member has spent more on going to games at VP this season than a ST holder has.
Maybe but a season ticket holder shells out around a grand before a ball is kicked. Loyalty like that should be valued.
-
I’d hang fire until the cat 3 window closes before buying elsewhere, as there’s a chance some may come up. Heard rumours online that people were still getting ballot codes into the late afternoon.
-
Are you paying about £1k?
Looks like £1100 in the region of on Ticombo. God it's so much money that I don't have but still really tempted.
I’ve seen the odd one in the £850 range tbf but very very few. I’ve been monitoring it regularly throughout the week.
Although you’re covered, the risk is getting to the stadium and finding out it’s fake. Getting your money back isn’t compensation at that point.
-
I was lucky enough to get a ticket. Easy enough process to purchase. Booked flight and hotel via World Choice Sports. Expensive but hotel just over a mile from ground. Looking forward to it now.
-
The club may be hampered by UEFA on how many categories they can do as it's such a short turnaround from qualifying to codes. From what I saw Palace is just a free for all to any ST or member with no game requirements. Arsenal had 2 windows.
-
This is what we can look forward to next year for the CL final
Ticket Allocation
We have received an allocation of 16,824 General Admission tickets for this fixture, which will be located in the North Side of the stadium.
TICKET PRICES
Ticket Type Ticket Price
Category 1 €950.00
Category 1 Restricted View €760.00
Category 2 €650.00
Category 2 Restricted View €520.00
Category 3 €180.00
Category 3 Restricted View €140.00
Fans First €70.00
Easy Access/Wheelchair €70.00
-
I just noticed the match ticket is valid for free public transport in the greater Istanbul area from 20th May 00.00 to 21st May 06.00.
-
Typical. Rain all day, plus lightning.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/745044 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/745044)
-
Just been sent my ticket that I purchased on ticombo, all very straight forward and it looks like I’m near the allocation for Villa
-
Chance to win tickets
https://hankook.win/competitions/ticket-arena-uefa-europa-league-road-to-the-finals-2026/
Thanks a lot,less chance of me winning now ☹️
I've forwarded it on to a couple of people as well, so you've got even less chance now. Sorry.
And I've just had a go!
No point anyone entering or sharing this further, as I know I'm winning this.
Thanks for your cooperation in this matter. ;)
-
Just been sent my ticket that I purchased on ticombo, all very straight forward and it looks like I’m near the allocation for Villa
Which seller did you use?
-
In keeping with the Season Ticket or Members divide. I predict someone who uses Goodyear tyres will win it, not a bonified hanook customer. The Goodyear-Member splitters!
-
Just been sent my ticket that I purchased on ticombo, all very straight forward and it looks like I’m near the allocation for Villa
Which seller did you use?
I used Ticombo
-
I'm in the same scenario, I've been a season ticket holder since the mid 80's, my Son who's 32 has had one since he was 5. He's never seen us win anything. His mate, who's a great lad, buys a membership & attends a handful of games, gets the same chance & the good fortune of being picked. Our biggest game in 42 years & we won't be there. That is wrong, no matter how you look at it.
I'm fortunate that I could afford to pay the 30 times face value the resale sites are asking for a ticket. But it's immoral & I won't do it out of principle. UEFA & our own club has fucked us over & it's going to take a while for me to forget that.
Exactly mate. No way a member should have the same chance as a season ticket holder if they both attended the same Europa matches. One stumps up best part of a grand the other less than a ton. Disgraceful decision from the club.
I do feel for both of you. If I'd not got a ticket for this game I'd have been feeling pretty crushed by it, and definitely questioning all those years of buying season tickets, doing the home cup games and occasional away games, not to mention all the two-bob-bit games I used to go to when I was much younger (Football League Centenary, random short-lived cup competitions, etc).
-
Just been sent my ticket that I purchased on ticombo, all very straight forward and it looks like I’m near the allocation for Villa
Which seller did you use?
I used Ticombo
Sorry, I meant was there a particular seller? Never even heard of that site before today so quite nervous about dropping so much money on it.
-
I've paid through the nose for a ticket so if I get a code this late it's very poor.
I was the only one in our lot without a ticket, so didn't want to be on my own waving every other fucker off to the stadium, it would've broken my heart.
I did see a tweet from AVFC support that said all codes had been sent, and that was this morning?
-
I was lucky enough to get one, as an ST holder with 8 Europa games this season - 6 at home, (skipped the Tel Aviv one), and 2 away.
My only question back for people who feel extremely hard done by at not getting a ticket for the final despite being an ST holder and going to all 7 home games, is that there are ST holders who are willing to travel overseas from group stage games etc, whereas for a final many many more are suddenly happy to travel that weren't in earlier rounds.
I don't agree with members being in this category of 7+ with ST holders, but even if they weren't I suspect not all ST holders with 7 games would have got one.
-
Just been sent my ticket that I purchased on ticombo, all very straight forward and it looks like I’m near the allocation for Villa
Which seller did you use?
I used Ticombo
Sorry, I meant was there a particular seller? Never even heard of that site before today so quite nervous about dropping so much money on it.
No, I’ve used them twice now, different sellers both times, had no issues so would recommend it
-
Just been sent my ticket that I purchased on ticombo, all very straight forward and it looks like I’m near the allocation for Villa
Which seller did you use?
I used Ticombo
Sorry, I meant was there a particular seller? Never even heard of that site before today so quite nervous about dropping so much money on it.
No, I’ve used them twice now, different sellers both times, had no issues so would recommend it
Can buy more than one in the same transaction then allocate them somehow to your friends?
-
I've paid through the nose for a ticket so if I get a code this late it's very poor.
I was the only one in our lot without a ticket, so didn't want to be on my own waving every other fucker off to the stadium, it would've broken my heart.
I did see a tweet from AVFC support that said all codes had been sent, and that was this morning?
A mate of mine got a code this evening around 5pm
-
Just been sent my ticket that I purchased on ticombo, all very straight forward and it looks like I’m near the allocation for Villa
Which seller did you use?
I used Ticombo
Sorry, I meant was there a particular seller? Never even heard of that site before today so quite nervous about dropping so much money on it.
No, I’ve used them twice now, different sellers both times, had no issues so would recommend it
Can buy more than one in the same transaction then allocate them somehow to your friends?
I only bought a single, so not sure, it does say you can buy in groups, so would presume it’s fine, but haven’t tried it myself
-
I've paid through the nose for a ticket so if I get a code this late it's very poor.
I was the only one in our lot without a ticket, so didn't want to be on my own waving every other fucker off to the stadium, it would've broken my heart.
I did see a tweet from AVFC support that said all codes had been sent, and that was this morning?
A mate of mine got a code this evening around 5pm
Yes I've heard that from elsewhere, seems odd, in effect you need to wait until the window is all but shut but if you're not successful many other avenues may have closed by then.
-
This short video shows how the ticketing will work on the day and includes how sharing of tickets works if you have booked them together. https://youtu.be/ELN6-f0iVWw?si=z79G7_tNOsD9-JsX
-
I've paid through the nose for a ticket so if I get a code this late it's very poor.
I was the only one in our lot without a ticket, so didn't want to be on my own waving every other fucker off to the stadium, it would've broken my heart.
I did see a tweet from AVFC support that said all codes had been sent, and that was this morning?
A mate of mine got a code this evening around 5pm
Sometimes pigeons get distracted.
-
Chance to win tickets
https://hankook.win/competitions/ticket-arena-uefa-europa-league-road-to-the-finals-2026/
Not giving you much time to get out there. Draw closes at 830 on the 18th.
-
Without wishing to prolong this further I think we can safely assume with what happened at the FA Cup semi last year and now the EL Final this year, for these “showpiece” Neutral venue matches where there are limited tickets the club are prioritising ticket access to those who’ve attended games rather than your “status” and being an ST over a member doesn’t matter, though you obviously need to be either an STH or a Member.
We can debate until the cows come home whether that’s right or not but that seems to be the rationale. I personally disagree as it should be STH priority over Members imv but the bit that annoys the most is the fact the club haven’t explicitly said this is how they’re going to be doing this moving forwards and to me that’s not fair on STHs who should have been told.
-
This is the first time demand outstrips supply at VP though, and by that I mean the 5 last years. So just as away tickets is a fairly closed shop, so are season tickets. There will be plenty of members that would love a ST but instead spend more than a ST costs to go to league games in a season, and their cup tickets cost more. There is no system that is fair to everyone and would mean that everyone that deserves a ticket gets one.
-
Like other things in life the rich get what they want!
-
My only question back for people who feel extremely hard done by at not getting a ticket for the final despite being an ST holder and going to all 7 home games, is that there are ST holders who are willing to travel overseas from group stage games etc, whereas for a final many many more are suddenly happy to travel that weren't in earlier rounds.
Good question, but the away allocations have been pretty limited since we've been back in Europe, making the away tickets difficult to get.
-
Without wishing to prolong this further I think we can safely assume with what happened at the FA Cup semi last year and now the EL Final this year, for these “showpiece” Neutral venue matches where there are limited tickets the club are prioritising ticket access to those who’ve attended games rather than your “status” and being an ST over a member doesn’t matter, though you obviously need to be either an STH or a Member.
We can debate until the cows come home whether that’s right or not but that seems to be the rationale. I personally disagree as it should be STH priority over Members imv but the bit that annoys the most is the fact the club haven’t explicitly said this is how they’re going to be doing this moving forwards and to me that’s not fair on STHs who should have been told.
If I recall correctly, the semi-final last year prioritised memberships with a certain number of FA Cup games over season ticket holders who had attended fewer games in the competition, so a bit different to this criteria.
It is what it is though and we're just unlucky that it's staged at a considerably smaller capacity ground the season we get there.
-
The rich get richer.
The poor are getting poorer.
Fascist, chauvinistic government fools.
-
People have mentioned about shortage of season tickets at the present time, well there was no shortage of tickets when we were shit and had to close the Trinity Road stand because we were playing shit,we put our money up front season after season regardless, so do we now have our own glory hunters?
-
Of course we do. Do you think we'd selling out every week and expanding the ground if we were still in the second division? We'd be averaging less than 30k and dippimg into the low 20s for Rotherham at home midweek.
-
Of course we do. Do you think we'd selling out every week and expanding the ground if we were still in the second division? We'd be averaging less than 30k and dippimg into the low 20s for Rotherham at home midweek.
Well said
-
What pisses me off is that I have a large number of home programmes from the 70s and 80s with a 1" square missing.
-
Of course we do. Do you think we'd selling out every week and expanding the ground if we were still in the second division? We'd be averaging less than 30k and dippimg into the low 20s for Rotherham at home midweek.
That the point those that have supported club through the bad times with a season ticket miss out on Cup final tickets because someone attended 7 games
-
I agree it cannot be correct that a person gets a ticket because they are a member and have attended the 7 Europa games - STH should get priority
IF I renew next season it will be my 39th consecutive season as a STH - I did manage through the ballot to get a final ticket - the ballot should have only been open to STH in my opinion
Maybe we need to ask the club why members were included?
-
I agree it cannot be correct that a person gets a ticket because they are a member and have attended the 7 Europa games - STH should get priority
IF I renew next season it will be my 39th consecutive season as a STH - I did manage through the ballot to get a final ticket - the ballot should have only been open to STH in my opinion
Maybe we need to ask the club why members were included?
I intend too
-
Ridiculous venue for a European final anyway.
What was our allocation? 11,000?
-
Ridiculous venue for a European final anyway.
What was our allocation? 11,000?
I think so. Begs the question why they're playing it at the 4th largest stadium in Istanbul.
-
Ridiculous venue for a European final anyway.
What was our allocation? 11,000?
I think so. Begs the question why they're playing it at the 4th largest stadium in Istanbul.
Oh and a mention in dispatches to those who got an opportunity of a lifetime, won the ballot and made a vast profit on selling tickets on.
Not that important a game was it?
-
CL final is held at a ground with a 67k capacity and both clubs get fewer than 17k tickets. The biggest issue is half the capacity going to other avenues which are the tickets hitting resale.
-
CL final is held at a ground with a 67k capacity and both clubs get fewer than 17k tickets. The biggest issue is half the capacity going to other avenues which are the tickets hitting resale.
Once again UEFA and their mates with both trotters in the trough.
They know what they're doing, and they know where most tickets will end up.
-
Ridiculous venue for a European final anyway.
What was our allocation? 11,000?
I think so. Begs the question why they're playing it at the 4th largest stadium in Istanbul.
Oh and a mention in dispatches to those who got an opportunity of a lifetime, won the ballot and made a vast profit on selling tickets on.
Not that important a game was it?
It’s UEFA and touts.
If you won a ballot (single ticket) then you can’t transfer this to someone else. So by default those selling have more than one ticket on their account.
If as a fan, you win the ballot with Villa. You will only be able to sell it back to UEFA at cost price, minus a fee no doubt (as you can’t transfer). UEFA then list it on their resale site for an inflated price, where they are immediately snapped up by resellers “bots”. These are the tickets you are seeing on Ticombo etc….
The only profit is made by UEFA and the touts.
-
CL final is held at a ground with a 67k capacity and both clubs get fewer than 17k tickets. The biggest issue is half the capacity going to other avenues which are the tickets hitting resale.
Although with the increase in tickets hitting the resellers the last few days, I expect some are from Villa fans as well.
-
I’ve been trying the UEFA resale site, as tickets are popping up occasionally. I’m pretty quick, but they are being sold in milliseconds. Humans don’t stand a chance
-
Without wishing to prolong this further I think we can safely assume with what happened at the FA Cup semi last year and now the EL Final this year, for these “showpiece” Neutral venue matches where there are limited tickets the club are prioritising ticket access to those who’ve attended games rather than your “status” and being an ST over a member doesn’t matter, though you obviously need to be either an STH or a Member.
We can debate until the cows come home whether that’s right or not but that seems to be the rationale. I personally disagree as it should be STH priority over Members imv but the bit that annoys the most is the fact the club haven’t explicitly said this is how they’re going to be doing this moving forwards and to me that’s not fair on STHs who should have been told.
It seems to me they want people guessing so we're all too scared to not buy as many tickets as possible !
It wouldn't be hard to publish pre season what the priority would be for each tournament, but the cynic in me thinks they're worried people would just work out the best way to get to a final with the least games attended and they don't want that.
-
Is the ground much smaller than recent Europa finals? Didn't Lansdowne Road in Dublin host it recently, that's not much bigger.
-
Ticket demand will always outstrip Allocation & the club will never get it right.
The criteria for this final was pretty much as good as they could do , the most loyal this season got their tickets first as it should be. The rest entered a ballot & were just randomly selected.
Can't see the issue myself
-
In all my 17 years as a season ticket holder, I've known and accepted that if I miss cup games I increase the risk of not getting to a final (or a Wembley semi) if we get there. Most years it hasn't been an issue!
I get how people are pissed off at missing out. Me and my mate couldn't do the Hibs game due to an annoying, unshiftable work commitment. And we've then struggled to get european away tickets, despite a near perfect home and away record for over a decade. That's frustrating.
But then, there are plenty of people whose season ticket length of service pisses all over mine, but I get to go to away games that they maybe don't.
There should be mechanisms that reward loyalty, but there should also be mechanisms that allow new and younger support to get the opportunity to experience what we do. We can't always have the same group of people going till we drop dead, just because we've always gone.
New fans need to be able to come in and start showing loyalty, because they'll be the ones keeping the club going next time we are on our arse and us lot are in retirement homes. Parents need to be able to raise their kids the right way, so we have future generations of match-going supporters to pass it on.
There should definitely be a bigger allocation to the clubs in a final, and there should definitely be more aggressive clampdowns on those reselling their tickets at inflated prices, or buying tickets just to sell on.
But aside from that, we're talking about a large historic fanbase and a limited quantity of tickets. Whichever way that gets divided, lots of people are going to pissed off.
-
I do get the younger fans argument, but there's people who've had season tickets for thirty years and never seen us win anything, on current trajectory they may well be 80 or above next time we get to a european final 🤣
You can see why they'd be gutted.
-
Absolutely, and if it weren't for the luck of the draw, I'd be gutted too!
-
(https://i.ibb.co/zHnJ7kmH/A72-C98-CB-31-E4-4-C21-8192-208-E1570-E957.png) (https://ibb.co/zHnJ7kmH)
This is from the renewal page at the start of the season. The club if being pedantic , could say it doesn't state cup finals, but most ST holders would have taken that blurb as priority over other criteria.
-
I would also raise re. the younger fans point and same old faces argument - that pretty much describes the away scheme now. Would be nice if something was done to help people get away tickets more easily. Especially considering it gives you such priority for finals.
-
I would also raise re. the younger fans point and same old faces argument - that pretty much describes the away scheme now. Would be nice if something was done to help people get away tickets more easily. Especially considering it gives you such priority for finals.
I agree, especially as I suspect a lot of people are passing on those tickets, judging by the faces at the matches.
But typically, only the away cup matches give you priority for the finals, and usually that's a small portion of fans. I reckon this time round, it would have been around 2k fans who were guaranteed a ticket based on the away allocations for the games this year.
-
I would also raise re. the younger fans point and same old faces argument - that pretty much describes the away scheme now. Would be nice if something was done to help people get away tickets more easily. Especially considering it gives you such priority for finals.
I agree, especially as I suspect a lot of people are passing on those tickets, judging by the faces at the matches.
But typically, only the away cup matches give you priority for the finals, and usually that's a small portion of fans. I reckon this time round, it would have been around 2k fans who were guaranteed a ticket based on the away allocations for the games this year.
That's true but you need regular away history to get those European aways don't you?
I went quite regularly during our relegation and championship seasons, but I've pretty much given up trying the last few years as it is such a closed shop. Would be nice to get a chance occasionally (and I'm aware there was a possibility of a couple of European aways, but I mean more league games)
-
No, European away isn't indexed to domestic away.
There are ~200 with 100% European away records and ~700 with 100% domestic away. <200 of us with both.
-
No, European away isn't indexed to domestic away.
There are ~200 with 100% European away records and ~700 with 100% domestic away. <200 of us with both.
Fair enough - have to admit haven't looked at European aways due to the affordability. But point stands for league aways.
Edit - and I do accept there are a bunch of fans who absolutely deserve priority for away tickets, but would just be nice to get the occasional chance.
-
Actually, a case in point on the new fans thing... my first season ticket was a half-season ticket in 2009. I bought it with my annual bonus and as a reward for quitting smoking that summer. I'd split up with my money-grabbing ex that year, and it was the first time I could afford to do it.
But the following month we beat Blackburn to get to Wembley, and then I discovered I could get a Wembley ticket (to my amazement because I thought a half-season ticket holder wouldn't be entitled to it, but the club told me I was). And I heard loads of people moaning about people like me who jumped on the bandwagon and bought a half-season ticket just to get a final ticket.
Now, 17 years later and I think I have shown my loyalty, and I know a few people from back then who gave up going in the dark years while I carried on. Now people moan that I get to go to so many matches just because I've been going so long!
So I am eternally grateful I had that chance to get in, and I am all for new people having chances too.
-
If, ahem, we do win, is there a likely date for the parade in Brum? Just trying to see if I could get off work and come up for the day.
-
If, ahem, we do win, is there a likely date for the parade in Brum? Just trying to see if I could get off work and come up for the day.
Depends, how many games you done this year?
(Just kidding)
-
You'd imagine it'd have to be pretty snappy with the WC gearing up.
-
I would also raise re. the younger fans point and same old faces argument - that pretty much describes the away scheme now. Would be nice if something was done to help people get away tickets more easily. Especially considering it gives you such priority for finals.
I agree, especially as I suspect a lot of people are passing on those tickets, judging by the faces at the matches.
But typically, only the away cup matches give you priority for the finals, and usually that's a small portion of fans. I reckon this time round, it would have been around 2k fans who were guaranteed a ticket based on the away allocations for the games this year.
Surely it was more than 2000? Bologna had an allocation of 2500. Admittedly not everyone who went to an away game necessarily went to every home game. But also some people (like me) will have gone to some away games but didn't go to Bologna. I reckon about 3500 - 4000 different people will have gone to at least one away game and most of them will have been to every home game as well.
-
That sounds high to me, but then they're only fag-packet calculations, so your guess is as good as mine!
-
Is the ground much smaller than recent Europa finals? Didn't Lansdowne Road in Dublin host it recently, that's not much bigger.
2025 San Mamés, Bilbao. 53,331 capacity, 49,224 final attendance (can't believe it wasn't a sell out so reduction must be a fan segregation thing?)
2024 Aviva stadium, Dublin. 51,711 capacity, 47,135 final attendance
2023 Puskas Arena, Budapest. 67,215 capacity, 61,476 final attendance
2022 Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Seville. 42,714 capacity, 38,842 final attendance
Ignore Covid years
2019 Olympic Stadium, Baku. 69,870 capacity, 51,370 final attendance
2018 Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon. 59,186 capacity. 55,768 final attendance
2017 Nationalarenan, Stockholm. 50,653 capacity. 46,961 final attendance
I could go on
-
If, ahem, we do win, is there a likely date for the parade in Brum? Just trying to see if I could get off work and come up for the day.
My assumption is it would be Bank Holiday Monday
-
If, ahem, we do win, is there a likely date for the parade in Brum? Just trying to see if I could get off work and come up for the day.
With players needing to go off to WC squads sharpish my bet would be Friday evening.
Spurs was on the Friday evening last year.
-
If, ahem, we do win, is there a likely date for the parade in Brum? Just trying to see if I could get off work and come up for the day.
My assumption is it would be Bank Holiday Monday
Although we have no-one in charge of the council to sign off on it.
-
Is the ground much smaller than recent Europa finals? Didn't Lansdowne Road in Dublin host it recently, that's not much bigger.
Lansdown/Aviva is 51k. This is the smallest since 21/22 and Covid might have knocked on to those being filled anyway. Last year was 53k and next year is between 53 and 59k depending on the configuration.
-
Out of 6 season ticket holders in our group none were successful. My mate who is a member and does go to pretty much every game did get one. I could feel put out but that wold be churlish so I’m just pleased for him and his grandson.
-
Out of 6 season ticket holders in our group none were successful. My mate who is a member and does go to pretty much every game did get one. I could feel put out but that wold be churlish so I’m just pleased for him and his grandson.
Did you apply as a group or all individually? No reason, just curious if that affected the ballot draw (doubt it did TBF )
-
I'd highly recommend travelling even without a ticket. You'll have a fair chance of bagging one out there.
-
I'd highly recommend travelling even without a ticket. You'll have a fair chance of bagging one out there.
Hope you are right Ads. Three of us travelling out without a ticket.
-
Out of 6 season ticket holders in our group none were successful. My mate who is a member and does go to pretty much every game did get one. I could feel put out but that wold be churlish so I’m just pleased for him and his grandson.
Did you apply as a group or all individually? No reason, just curious if that affected the ballot draw (doubt it did TBF )
A mixture, some as a group others as individuals.
-
Out of 6 season ticket holders in our group none were successful. My mate who is a member and does go to pretty much every game did get one. I could feel put out but that wold be churlish so I’m just pleased for him and his grandson.
Did you apply as a group or all individually? No reason, just curious if that affected the ballot draw (doubt it did TBF )
We did a group of 5 with no luck.
-
I'd highly recommend travelling even without a ticket. You'll have a fair chance of bagging one out there.
Hope you are right Ads. Three of us travelling out without a ticket.
1 of my group has been to every game and mostly didn't have a ticket before they go there.
-
I agree it cannot be correct that a person gets a ticket because they are a member and have attended the 7 Europa games - STH should get priority
IF I renew next season it will be my 39th consecutive season as a STH - I did manage through the ballot to get a final ticket - the ballot should have only been open to STH in my opinion
Maybe we need to ask the club why members were included?
I intend too
Tried this last year regarding the Crystal Palace semi-final and got a pretty standard response saying that members are fans too, they spend more than ST holders, and deserve it as much as ST holders do. (Which does have some merit Tbf)
Last years the idea of members having parity with some ST holders depending on cup tie attendance came straight out of the blue, and they weren’t budging, so no chance this year when they’ll say ST holders had fair warning what might happen if they didn’t go to all the cup matches.
-
I'd highly recommend travelling even without a ticket. You'll have a fair chance of bagging one out there.
Hope you are right Ads. Three of us travelling out without a ticket.
1 of my group has been to every game and mostly didn't have a ticket before they go there.
How would it work with App based tickets? I have mine, but travelling with two who don't.
-
I'd highly recommend travelling even without a ticket. You'll have a fair chance of bagging one out there.
Hope you are right Ads. Three of us travelling out without a ticket.
1 of my group has been to every game and mostly didn't have a ticket before they go there.
I hope you’re right (travelling with my son, both ticketless and gutted!) but suspect it may be much more difficult for a final, especially when factoring in restrictions on sharing tickets via the app etc.
-
If I didn't know it before, I now know for certain what price the club put on my lifelong loyalty. Worthless
When things turn to shit again when Emery leaves, we'll see how many stick around. Next time I won't.
-
A season ticket is not necessarily a demonstration of life long loyalty, but a reflection of an economic reality and priority for an individual.
There is nobody more one eye and blinkered and loyal to the Villa than me. But I go because I can afford to go.
-
A season ticket is not necessarily a demonstration of life long loyalty, but a reflection of an economic reality and priority for an individual.
There is nobody more one eye and blinkered and loyal to the Villa than me. But I go because I can afford to go.
The nature of season tickets has changed during my lifetime. It used to be the most loyal of the loyal showing their commitment to the club and hoping for a final ticket. Now there are a lot of people who sit near me who share season tickets, don’t attend cup games, leave games early whatever the score and situation. In the Premier League era it became a cachet to have a season ticket and the numbers sold increased significantly.
For the Club to incentivise buying cup tickets and memberships is lucrative and probably necessary, the direction of travel was obvious after the way tickets were allocated for the Preston cup game last year. When I saw so few season ticket holders sitting in their seats near me for Europa games I did wonder if they realised how it would affect getting a final ticket. Particularly against Macabi and Salzburg,
-
FYI for those who missed out, there will be another ballot for those where codes were sent out but tickets were not purchased with the code. Good luck to anyone in this 2nd ballot!
-
A season ticket is not necessarily a demonstration of life long loyalty, but a reflection of an economic reality and priority for an individual.
There is nobody more one eye and blinkered and loyal to the Villa than me. But I go because I can afford to go.
The nature of season tickets has changed during my lifetime. It used to be the most loyal of the loyal showing their commitment to the club and hoping for a final ticket. Now there are a lot of people who sit near me who share season tickets, don’t attend cup games, leave games early whatever the score and situation. In the Premier League era it became a cachet to have a season ticket and the numbers sold increased significantly.
For the Club to incentivise buying cup tickets and memberships is lucrative and probably necessary, the direction of travel was obvious after the way tickets were allocated for the Preston cup game last year. When I saw so few season ticket holders sitting in their seats near me for Europa games I did wonder if they realised how it would affect getting a final ticket. Particularly against Macabi and Salzburg,
I think a big difference is this is the only period, post promotion, where you have needed a season ticket.
-
Isee there is free transport on Tuesday and Wednesday from IST airport. Does this applybto us povs flying into SAW as well
-
FYI for those who missed out, there will be another ballot for those where codes were sent out but tickets were not purchased with the code. Good luck to anyone in this 2nd ballot!
When does this ballot take place? Might save me a few £k!
-
Apparently post the 5pm deadline. Good luck!
-
If they wanted to include members in the ballot - they could of stated that they have had to attend x number of premier league games & all 7 Europa league games
-
I don't think that would knock off that many tbh. I suspect the Bologna match in the league is the kicker for most. 30,909 so 28-29k Villa fans who qualify for the 7 games.
-
I would imagine there a few hundred references not used. #wishfulthinking
-
I would imagine there a few hundred references not used. #wishfulthinking
Thats 1-2% so that is possible
-
I'm not holding my breath & to be honest, I think I'm done with it.
-
I thought this might be the case but I refuse to get excited.
-
Attendances for the league phase were 30909, 29429, 32158, 37457. There'll be loads of ST holders that didn't do all 7 EL games. There'll also be a fair few that did do all 7 and have no interest in going to the final.
-
There were a lot of empty seats for Lille too
-
37,583. When you take out the relatively low away attendance and segregation, it wasn't far off being a sell-out for Villa fans.
-
There were whole rows empty by me in UT
-
There were whole rows empty by me in UT
There’s a guy in front of use who farts incessantly too
-
The bloke next to me has bought tickets for every round but think he only attended Forest. I think a few are buying tickets for matches they aren't attending to boost ticket chances later on, and they will still be counted in the attendance.
-
From Karl Bowater:
Just been on with FSE and sat through a Presentation.
Free travel from both Istanbul airports to Taksim Square with Match Ticket
Free travel on Match Day with Match Ticket
The fan park in Gesi Park will have a stage. All controlled by the Villa.
Ground is 15 min walk from there. All down hill. Fans with Disabilities will get free shuttle bus
Villa fans enter into Blue section of the stadium.
UEFA tickets are Green or Purple so you need to follow them.
2 ticket checks before stadium. 2 security checks.
No coins. Powerbanks no larger than your phone. Then ticket scan into stadium.
Bags no larger than A4. Suggest not to take one!
Turkish Law is to carry ID but no passport checks at stadium
The club will be issuing a comprehensive travel guide in next couple of days and these will be emailed to ticket holders
Video showing the route from the square to the ground here also
-
With scanning now needed to enter, they should have removed people who didn't physically attend from the matches even if they were counted for attendence.
-
To make it fair to season ticket holders AND members who attend all games, it should have been on a points system.
For every league/European game a season ticket holder/member attends, they accrue a fixed number of points. This way, season ticket holders don't get their noses out of joint when someone with a total of 7 games under their belt gets in ahead of someone who's attended all the home games.
Some members will be attending as many games as ardent season ticket holders, they just can't get hold of a season ticket.... AND they'll be paying a fuck tonne more for the privilege.
And as for season ticket holders kicking off about not getting final tickets when they haven't attended the Europa games... well that's just tough imo. You shouldn't expect to jump to the top of the list if you haven't supported the team throughout the competition.
-
From Karl Bowater:
Just been on with FSE and sat through a Presentation.
Free travel from both Istanbul airports to Taksim Square with Match Ticket
Free travel on Match Day with Match Ticket
The fan park in Gesi Park will have a stage. All controlled by the Villa.
Ground is 15 min walk from there. All down hill. Fans with Disabilities will get free shuttle bus
Villa fans enter into Blue section of the stadium.
UEFA tickets are Green or Purple so you need to follow them.
2 ticket checks before stadium. 2 security checks.
No coins. Powerbanks no larger than your phone. Then ticket scan into stadium.
Bags no larger than A4. Suggest not to take one!
Turkish Law is to carry ID but no passport checks at stadium
The club will be issuing a comprehensive travel guide in next couple of days and these will be emailed to ticket holders
Video showing the route from the square to the ground here also
Nice one, Fan park right opposite my Hotel
Doesn't say whether any Alcohol will be on sale though, I know it's not in the ground, but would hope it is in the fan park
Also, looks like if any 'Blue' tickets are on resale, they will have have come from the official allocation
-
Not going to be able to blag my way to the turnstiles (without a ticket) with my Blockbuster video rental card looking at that.
-
Is the free airport travel only on the day or anytime in the week?
-
From Karl Bowater:
Just been on with FSE and sat through a Presentation.
Free travel from both Istanbul airports to Taksim Square with Match Ticket
Free travel on Match Day with Match Ticket
The fan park in Gesi Park will have a stage. All controlled by the Villa.
Ground is 15 min walk from there. All down hill. Fans with Disabilities will get free shuttle bus
Villa fans enter into Blue section of the stadium.
UEFA tickets are Green or Purple so you need to follow them.
2 ticket checks before stadium. 2 security checks.
No coins. Powerbanks no larger than your phone. Then ticket scan into stadium.
Bags no larger than A4. Suggest not to take one!
Turkish Law is to carry ID but no passport checks at stadium
The club will be issuing a comprehensive travel guide in next couple of days and these will be emailed to ticket holders
Video showing the route from the square to the ground here also
Nice one, Fan park right opposite my Hotel
Doesn't say whether any Alcohol will be on sale though, I know it's not in the ground, but would hope it is in the fan park
Also, looks like if any 'Blue' tickets are on resale, they will have have come from the official allocation
No alcohol
-
I’m now hopeful of securing a ticket. Nothing definite yet but I’m assured it’s legit.
-
Is the free airport travel only on the day or anytime in the week?
Just Tuesday and Wednesday
-
From Karl Bowater:
Just been on with FSE and sat through a Presentation.
Free travel from both Istanbul airports to Taksim Square with Match Ticket
Free travel on Match Day with Match Ticket
The fan park in Gesi Park will have a stage. All controlled by the Villa.
Ground is 15 min walk from there. All down hill. Fans with Disabilities will get free shuttle bus
Villa fans enter into Blue section of the stadium.
UEFA tickets are Green or Purple so you need to follow them.
2 ticket checks before stadium. 2 security checks.
No coins. Powerbanks no larger than your phone. Then ticket scan into stadium.
Bags no larger than A4. Suggest not to take one!
Turkish Law is to carry ID but no passport checks at stadium
The club will be issuing a comprehensive travel guide in next couple of days and these will be emailed to ticket holders
Video showing the route from the square to the ground here also
Nice one, Fan park right opposite my Hotel
Doesn't say whether any Alcohol will be on sale though, I know it's not in the ground, but would hope it is in the fan park
Also, looks like if any 'Blue' tickets are on resale, they will have have come from the official allocation
No alcohol
Will alcohol be on sale in the bars in the city??
-
Yes.
-
New to Turkey?
-
Ha ha, i've had a couple of Efes before, but not in Istanbul on the matchday of a Europa league Final with 10's of thousands of foreign fans around :)
-
Is the free airport travel only on the day or anytime in the week?
Just Tuesday and Wednesday
Pfft, and there was me all pleased because we got a free airport transfer to hotel with our booking! >:(
-
Is the free airport travel only on the day or anytime in the week?
Just Tuesday and Wednesday
Hopefully that'll include 00.30hrs on the Tuesday a.m., from IST.
-
Afternoon all.
Longtime lurker, very infrequent poster.
Just wanted to let you know I've had a cat 3 email come through about 40 minutes ago. So please check your emails as the cut off still says it's 5pm
-
Me and my mate also had an e-mail come through about 3:30. Good luck to everybody else still trying.
-
Bloody hell, other two members of family who qualified had emails late on, one of whom is in first day of new job so hard to track down. They've successfully purchased 2 x Category 2 tickets, with minutes to spare, so all four of family who qualified are now going to the game, plus my wife who didn't qualify (one game short) who's coming for the culture! Feel so fortunate.
-
Congratulations!
-
Email this afternoon when I was out. Just got home in time and got a Cat 3 unrestricted view at 16.25.
Happy does not do justice.
-
Wow! Great stuff, BC54 VFC. Delighted for you. Enjoy!
-
Congratulations!
Cheers, glad that you and your mate got sorted, and sold the Ticombo ones, too!
-
Wow! Great stuff, BC54 VFC. Delighted for you. Enjoy!
Cheers, thank you. Feeling blessed as suffered with health and this time last year would not have been fit to go.
-
Think the re-ballot must have been at 3pm? Bit strange as you had until 5pm to book. Looks like its sold out now after the staff ballot
-
I got a code and am grateful of course but why the lag in sending the emails out? Why wasn't this made clear in the spiel on the website? Why did AVFC support tweet yesterday that all codes had now been sent out? Why send them so late? I hope no-one has missed out through not checking their emails thinking they had already lost out.
It can't be down to people not taking the opportunity up, these codes were sent pre deadline.
Many people may have changed arrangements thinking they couldn't get a ticket. Maybe I have missed something here but it's poor form in my book.
-
I got my code this afternoon. So so happy.
-
I got a code and am grateful of course but why the lag in sending the emails out? Why wasn't this made clear in the spiel on the website? Why did AVFC support tweet yesterday that all codes had now been sent out? Why send them so late? I hope no-one has missed out through not checking their emails thinking they had already lost out.
It can't be down to people not taking the opportunity up, these codes were sent pre deadline.
Many people may have changed arrangements thinking they couldn't get a ticket. Maybe I have missed something here but it's poor form in my book.
It could easily be as simple as UEFA released some more tickets or some people definitely were not buying them by 1500 but UEFA ticket app still had a time limit set at 1700. Until we find out otherwise I'm not blaming the club.
-
I got a code and am grateful of course but why the lag in sending the emails out? Why wasn't this made clear in the spiel on the website? Why did AVFC support tweet yesterday that all codes had now been sent out? Why send them so late? I hope no-one has missed out through not checking their emails thinking they had already lost out.
It can't be down to people not taking the opportunity up, these codes were sent pre deadline.
Many people may have changed arrangements thinking they couldn't get a ticket. Maybe I have missed something here but it's poor form in my book.
I think the TO could have handled this a lot better BUT I think they’re in UEFAs hands here and as we know they couldn’t give a flying fuck about ordinary fans as long as their sponsors are happy.
Also the ridiculously short time between semi and Final doesn’t really give much wiggle room.
-
Against the odds, I got 3 codes at 3.22 this afternoon. It took me a few minutes to pull myself together but bagged 3 in CAT3. I'm obviously elated, especially for my Son.
But still pissed off with how it's been done.
Another mate only saw his code at just before 5 & by the time he got in, it was past 5pm & the chance was gone. Don't know what, if any options he has?
-
All that was needed was to state that codes are sent out during the window so everyone would know by 5pm today that they had lost out, not think that at 12 noon yesterday.
-
Yes, if they knew they were sending more codes out then they could have sent that message out. As mentioned UEFA might have dropped more to them suddenly. It doesn't HAVE to be the clubs fault all the time.
-
@john2710 tell him to enter the access code and keep refreshing if he gets a code doesnt work or sold out. A ticket should eventually become available. Good luck!
-
I’m sorted. Ticket is expensive but I guess that’s because I’ll be in one the other locations not allocated to Villa or Freiburg. I’ll be going with friends too who have organised everything. It will be an expensive few days but I’d have hated to have mossed it. I see it as very much worth it as my Euro adventures since the late 90s have been few. Just win it Villa!
-
Didn't realise they were sending out codes today, so didn't bother looking at emails my lad WhatsApp me about his friend getting one, but didn't read it till later, checked the email and there it is, got on the UEFA site straight away and imput the code but wouldn't take for some reason with minutes to go,I thought it was my fault so with the 5 o'clock deadline I give up and went to pick up my partner, while driving and stuck in traffic I decided to imput the code again, and guess what it accepted it but I was to late,I can't tell my son and I will have to take the secret to the grave should have added I got the days mixed up and forgotten Wednesday was my day
-
I'm not blaming anyone because I don't know who's responsible, people will have missed out through no fault of their own but a paucity of information.
-
Didn't realise they were sending out codes today, so didn't bother looking at emails my lad WhatsApp me about his friend getting one, but didn't read it till later, checked the email and there it is, got on the UEFA site straight away and imput the code but wouldn't take for some reason with minutes to go,I thought it was my fault so with the 5 o'clock deadline I give up and went to pick up my partner, while driving and stuck in traffic I decided to imput the code again, and guess what it accepted it but I was to late,I can't tell my son and I will have to take the secret to the grave should have added I got the days mixed up and forgotten Wednesday was my day
It's my fault no one else's
-
Keep trying. You have done the hard part. Can’t imagine they gave out more codes than tix, just whether they truly cut off.
Loads seem to have got them this pm.
-
Yeah keep refreshing on the pick ticket page, people been checking out after 6pm. Someone refreshed for over an hour from 5.15 and got one 30 mins ago
-
Congratulations to all supporters who obtained tickets through Routes 1 and 2 and then for those who were successful via the route 3 ballot; huge commiserations to fans who were unsuccessful in the ballot.
I have had season ticket for 39 years but with the final venue having such a small capacity (unlike last season 50,000 venue in Bilbao) it was always known that getting a ticket from Villa would be a huge challenge
I attended 5 of the 7 home UEFA games but I was out of thr country for the Lille and Bologna (QF) games.
Villa, as with all clubs are now desperate to get bums on seats for all games, even those less attractive fixtures in order to boost turnover figures and even season ticket holders will miss some games given the ongoing meddling with the fixture list by Sky and the other offenders. The huge number of games being moved to Sunday's due to the Thursday fixtures being a sad reality for participation in the Uefa / Europa leagues.
We did of course know this before we renewed out season tickets n memberships.
I have been fortunate to see Villa about a dozen times over in Europe (including the Anderlecht and Bayern games.
I am not going to Istanbul but for those who travel over, have great time and good luck
-
Managed to get 3 for our group after a mad panic, numerous phone calls trying to coordinate, and completely binning off any work for the afternoon. I'm absolutely buzzing. Must've sold out very quickly because another of our group had his code but everything kept saying sold out when he tried very shortly after us. I've told him to keep trying.
So given I bought all 3, I need to get my friends to download the uefa app then allocate them a ticket when they become available? Sounds straightforward but I'm sure I can find a way to balls it up and go from hero to zero
-
The main ire should be aimed at UEFA, not because they chose this stadium but that wherever they hold a final half the tickets don't go to the clubs. Arsenal, 67k capacity final venue, allocation less than 17k, with tickets in their allocation costing not much lower than some on here are paying on resale sites.
-
Been bidding on extortionate tickets on Tic Combo today… and then at 15.31 I got an email from Villa… access code and fans first ticket!
-
If, ahem, we do win, is there a likely date for the parade in Brum? Just trying to see if I could get off work and come up for the day.
It’s likely to be in Lichfield or somewhere in the Cotswolds I would think given most of us live in the shires and we can’t drink in Birmingham.
Edit. Congratulations on all who got a late code and have now got tickets, you all must be absolutely buzzing.
-
Tickets booked, hotel booked, flights (very much plural) booked. Happy days.
-
If, ahem, we do win, is there a likely date for the parade in Brum? Just trying to see if I could get off work and come up for the day.
It’s likely to be in Lichfield or somewhere in the Cotswolds I would think given most of us live in the shires and we can’t drink in Birmingham.
If needed, it will be in Chipping Norton, which will be handy for David Cameron.
-
A couple of the Villa trips have been cancelled.
-
Looks like Pegasus Airlines are ripping people off by pretending flights are cancelled so they have to rebook at a higher price.
-
Looks like Pegasus Airlines are ripping people off by pretending flights are cancelled so they have to rebook at a higher price.
Hope not, I booked mine 2 months ago with them, I’m probably one of the ones they want to get a bit more out of
-
Looks like Pegasus Airlines are ripping people off by pretending flights are cancelled so they have to rebook at a higher price.
Looks like only if you booked via third parties like Expedia and Booking.com
-
Looks like Pegasus Airlines are ripping people off by pretending flights are cancelled so they have to rebook at a higher price.
Looks like only if you booked via third parties like Expedia and Booking.com
They seem to have overbooked the flights
-
As someone who no longer does aeroplanes I struggle to see hoe they can
-
I think it is quite common for airlines to oversell flights, as there are always people who don’t turn up.
And as is usual in the modern era, it’s better to fuck over your customers than risk making a little less profit that trip.
Never, ever check in at the airport unless you have no choice. The last people to check in will be the ones who get told they have no seat.
-
Didn't mean to click then!......how they can overbook a flight .The plane has e.g. 210 seats. When they have sold 210 seats it is full so don't sell any more unless there are cancellations. Airlines have been getting away with appalling service for years and treating customers like victims to be exploited.
-
I thought it was just in America where they overbook flights?
-
From AI:Yes, overbooking flights is legal and allowed in the EU. However, it is strictly regulated under EU Regulation EC 261/2004. If you are denied boarding due to overbooking, the airline must offer compensation, assistance, and a choice between rerouting or a refund.Here are the key details regarding overbooking in the EU:Compensation Amount: If you are involuntarily denied boarding, you are entitled to compensation based on distance:€250 for flights up to 1,500 km.€400 for all intra-EU flights over 1,500 km, and for other flights between 1,500 km and 3,500 km.€600 for all other flights.
-
Thanks for the clarification Olaf. It's still pretty shit though isn't it?
-
I agree, it's fucking awful.
-
I’m not involved but there seems to be a loophole about the rebooking at a much higher charge. Presumably they can try and claim the difference in price back? Seems terrible they have done this and booking.com and Expedia should be taking steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
-
I wonder if booking.com and expedia just put a hold on the seat but don't pay upfront and now the Airline is bumping the prices as the payments are due.
-
My wife and I received codes for final tickets at 15.17 and 15.21 today for booking by 17.00. We only just noticed.
I'd paid for a price freeze on Pegasus flights directly which expired at about 10.30 am but whether we would've got on the flight anyway is anyone's guess.
What an absolute shitshow.
On the upside, we're spending a few days in Malta instead before watching the final on TV. Return flights and decent hotel for a tiny fraction of the price for being treated like utter shit by UEFA.
I can see there being plenty of empty seats in Istanbul.
-
I thought it was just in America where they overbook flights?
Nope, can be a nice little earner, or at worst an upgrade to business class. LHR-MIA was always a good route for it, as they'd often oversell economy with tourists/cruise ship passengers, then roll the cabins forward and upgrade those with elite status.
-
Thanks for the clarification Olaf. It's still pretty shit though isn't it?
Not at all as their models are pretty good at calculating how many on average won't turn up. Worst case, they'll offer money/credit for VDB (Voluntary Denied Boarding) and keep increasing it until they have enough takers.
-
Thanks for the clarification Olaf. It's still pretty shit though isn't it?
Not at all as their models are pretty good at calculating how many on average won't turn up. Worst case, they'll offer money/credit for VDB (Voluntary Denied Boarding) and keep increasing it until they have enough takers.
This case is different though. They are telling people the flight has been cancelled then when the Vila supporters are looking to rebook they see th flight is still occurring as scheduled .so it’s some sort of issue with the third party booking agencies.
-
I thought it was just in America where they overbook flights?
Nope, can be a nice little earner, or at worst an upgrade to business class. LHR-MIA was always a good route for it, as they'd often oversell economy with tourists/cruise ship passengers, then roll the cabins forward and upgrade those with elite status.
Nope.
All major “long haul” carriers do it.
-
This case is different though. They are telling people the flight has been cancelled then when the Vila supporters are looking to rebook they see th flight is still occurring as scheduled .so it’s some sort of issue with the third party booking agencies.
Yes that's out of order, but Aftab and Trinity were discussing overbooking. FWIW, I use the general sites to gauge prices/best airline options, but pretty much always book directly through the airline's site.
-
This case is different though. They are telling people the flight has been cancelled then when the Vila supporters are looking to rebook they see th flight is still occurring as scheduled .so it’s some sort of issue with the third party booking agencies.
Yes that's out of order, but Aftab and Trinity were discussing overbooking. FWIW, I use the general sites to gauge prices/best airline options, but pretty much always book directly through the airline's site.
That does seem sensible. Glad I booked direct with Ajet!
-
My wife and I received codes for final tickets at 15.17 and 15.21 today for booking by 17.00. We only just noticed.
I'd paid for a price freeze on Pegasus flights directly which expired at about 10.30 am but whether we would've got on the flight anyway is anyone's guess.
What an absolute shitshow.
On the upside, we're spending a few days in Malta instead before watching the final on TV. Return flights and decent hotel for a tiny fraction of the price for being treated like utter shit by UEFA.
I can see there being plenty of empty seats in Istanbul.
Shit that you hadn’t noticed. There should have been some notice about this extra ballot. Although, I can’t imagine that there’ll be many empty seats. Someone else will snap up the seats that you haven’t bought.
-
I'm not blaming anyone because I don't know who's responsible, people will have missed out through no fault of their own but a paucity of information.
Despite 6 home tickets and two always officially I didn’t get a code yesterday.
I’ve been in meetings all day and didn’t get on email till 6pm. Saw I had a Villa email at 3-30 with a code to buy by 5pm. I tried but it was dead.I had simply assumed I was unlucky yesterday. Absolutely no communication from the Villa until then which was pish.
Luckily I bought via UEFA at an exorbitant price but could have put these for resale and bought from Villa at face value.
FWIW I THINK THEY SHOULD FOLLOW THEVilla vouchers method and allocate tickets based on attendance for all matches, not just the cup in question. I think this sales criteria was partly a reason for our shit support at Wembley last year. I say this as a member who goes to 30-35 games a season across all competitions.
-
Diamond geezer?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y7epq3g06o
-
Looks like Pegasus Airlines are ripping people off by pretending flights are cancelled so they have to rebook at a higher price.
Hope not, I booked mine 2 months ago with them, I’m probably one of the ones they want to get a bit more out of
Same
-
I have booked with Pegasus flying from Bristol on Monday - now worried they will tell me the flight is full!!!
Also just a question- I got my ticket via the ballot - do I have to download the UEFA app to access the ticket or will they send the ticket to my email address
Thanks for your help - I am old and not the best on phones
-
I have booked with Pegasus flying from Bristol on Monday - now worried they will tell me the flight is full!!!
Also just a question- I got my ticket via the ballot - do I have to download the UEFA app to access the ticket or will they send the ticket to my email address
Thanks for your help - I am old and not the best on phones
I'm not 100% sure, but I've downloaded the UEFA ticket app, and create an account with the same email address that you used to buy the tickets. They're not in there yet, but am guessing they will appear at some point once they've all been allocated.
I don't know for sure, but that's how I understood it.
-
So did everyone left in cat 3 get the email and it was a scramble to see who got there first?
-
I have booked with Pegasus flying from Bristol on Monday - now worried they will tell me the flight is full!!!
Also just a question- I got my ticket via the ballot - do I have to download the UEFA app to access the ticket or will they send the ticket to my email address
Thanks for your help - I am old and not the best on phones
You need the UEFA tickets app
-
I have booked with Pegasus flying from Bristol on Monday - now worried they will tell me the flight is full!!!
I was the thinking the same initially as i'm with Pegasus from Stansted, but I have already booked my seats, so surely they can't tell me I don't now have one!!!
-
So did everyone left in cat 3 get the email and it was a scramble to see who got there first?
No.
-
I think they should bring back the old voucher system
Clip the corner off the match day programme
Stick it on a sheet, off to the trinity to hand it in and pay for your ticket
-
Make it so simple for the older supporters, what happened to the good old days
-
Make it so simple for the older supporters, what happened to the good old days
There’s no such thing as the good old days, it’s sentimental hogwash.
-
‘Four year old kiddies, digging coal’
-
Make it so simple for the older supporters, what happened to the good old days
Get rid of all this modern technology tosh.
Let's just have a physical queue.
-
Make it so simple for the older supporters, what happened to the good old days
Yes so they should. I remember picking up my ticket for 1905 FA cup final at Crystal Palace after meeting the simple requirement. That was to collect a leaf from the sycamore tree in Aston park and get it stamped by the club office every match. I had 10 that year enough for a Cat 1 ticket in the seated section near the corporates. The bonus was that your leaf was stamped by the club Secretary, George Ramsay, himself. Happy days.
-
I have booked with Pegasus flying from Bristol on Monday - now worried they will tell me the flight is full!!!
I was the thinking the same initially as i'm with Pegasus from Stansted, but I have already booked my seats, so surely they can't tell me I don't now have one!!!
You'll be fine, they appear to be a less well-run Turkish version of Ryanair.
-
The overnight trip's gone but there's still a straight there and back plane.
-
I was unsuccessful in the (initial) ballot. I have a client who sells hospitality packages for events in this country, and through his contacts he was able to get tickets for us. A lot more than we were hoping to spend, but we just couldn't face the prospect of missing out on this.
Then yesterday, at 15.25, my brother and I both received emails with codes. Both of us were working, so didn't see them until after 5 - the communication from the club was that all codes had been sent out on Tuesday morning, so we weren't checking. Not that it mattered, we'd already paid for the more expensive tickets. But it's very frustrating to have gone through the much more expensive avenue when we didn't need to. Speaking to another fan this morning, we weren't the only ones to have gone through this.
I can't see how the club would benefit from doing it this way, with a load more codes being released at the last minute. I can only imagine it was incompetence, rather than greed. (Have I missed a more reasonable explanation?)
Obviously, I cannot wait for next week, and know how lucky I am to have a ticket. But it does leave a bit of a sour taste that we've spent a lot more money that we needed to getting there.
-
So did everyone left in cat 3 get the email and it was a scramble to see who got there first?
No.
Oh 😔
-
It seems like there was a lot of codes sent yesterday afternoon and a lot of people missed them. Pretty poor stuff from Villa.
-
Yes, it was all the clubs fault. They deliberately sent out a message stating all tickets were gone when they knew they hadn't just to fuck over more fans.
-
Same a tickets for the warehouse - say details would be annouced next week and send it out when no one was looking for it.
Also doesnt really make sense to sell the warehouse tickets until the stadium tickets went - because then the most loyal fans dont get to fallback option (or some will have bought the tickets and not needed them).
-
Yes, it was all the clubs fault. They deliberately sent out a message stating all tickets were gone when they knew they hadn't just to fuck over more fans.
I can see your sarcasm here, but they did say that all codes had been sent on Tuesday afternoon with a purchase deadline of Wednesday 5.00pm.
So either they hadn't sent all codes or for some reason decided to randomly send an extra codes without communicating that.
So yeah, I do think it was all the club's fault.
-
It would be interesting to know how many supporters were in the ballot. If codes were released late (after the previously advised deadline) then there is more than reasonable chance that the recipients of those late codes simply won't be looking for their messages/texts (that need to be acted on quickly).
A statement on numbers and reasons by the club would be helpful to clarify things.
-
Thinking about it (from my own very blinkered view and experience), if we assume complete competence all round, then the only ones to benefit from sending a load of codes out late would be UEFA. It would have driven up demand for their more expensive tickets if a load of us thought that we were unsuccessful, with them knowing all of the more reasonable tickets would easily sell.
Is that more likely than either Villa or UEFA just messing it up? I don't know. The end result, regardless, is that the loyalty of fans is exploited for the profit of those in charge of the game. As sure as day following night, or home penalties at Old Trafford.
-
This is perhaps a poorly timed message, but my client who got us tickets does have a pair of Category 1 tickets for sale. For collection in Istanbul on the day. Price will be in the Ticombo kind of range, as a guide. DM me with any questions if you're interested and if he still has them, he'll let you know how it all works.
-
Yes, it was all the clubs fault. They deliberately sent out a message stating all tickets were gone when they knew they hadn't just to fuck over more fans.
I can see your sarcasm here, but they did say that all codes had been sent on Tuesday afternoon with a purchase deadline of Wednesday 5.00pm.
So either they hadn't sent all codes or for some reason decided to randomly send an extra codes without communicating that.
So yeah, I do think it was all the club's fault.
Oh, it was sarcasm? I was nodding along in agreement.
-
AVFC support tweeted that ALL category 3 codes had been sent on Tuesday lunchtime so it's quite clear, that's how everyone took it, and plenty subsequently missed out.
Perhaps it was UEFA but either way it's really shit.
-
In the end did everybody in the ballot receive a code? There don’t seem to many saying they didn’t. It’s only been announced this morning we sold out so it looks like a fair number in the ballot decided not to purchase tickets.
-
Aston Villa is delighted to announce our ticket allocation for the UEFA Europa League final has now sold out.
Thank you for your incredible support, Villans 👏
-
Weather's looking a bit crap isn't it?
-
In the end did everybody in the ballot receive a code? There don’t seem to many saying they didn’t. It’s only been announced this morning we sold out so it looks like a fair number in the ballot decided not to purchase tickets.
It was saying sold out when I looked yesterday at about 17.30 - which was, admittedly, after the window had closed. For a second, one category 2 ticket became available, but quickly disappeared. My gut tells me they released more codes than they had tickets, because I know a few people that had a code but didn't buy one, because they (thought they) had to source one elsewhere.
It certainly feels like someone messed up somewhere along the line, but I doubt we'll ever learn who, when or why.
We were always going to sell out our allocation, and then some. And I can't shake the feeling that this has been used against us.
-
The clubs are at the mercy of whatever UEFA tells them to do. All 3 English clubs have smaller allocations than they have ST holders. The way we've allocated is probably the fairest of the three.
-
AVFC support tweeted that ALL category 3 codes had been sent on Tuesday lunchtime so it's quite clear, that's how everyone took it, and plenty subsequently missed out.
Perhaps it was UEFA but either way it's really shit.
My code never come through till 3.20pm Wednesday, which I didn't expect and when I noticed at nearly 5 it was too late, wasn't particularly bothered about getting one myself but wanted it for my lad who informed me today he got one from the UEFA site at £500
-
Has the club released any official fan guide yet, they normally only send it to people with tickets through the Club, so plenty of us won't see this unless someone shares it
-
The conspiracy theories in me wonders whether this is another attempt to make season tickets less attractive.
-
The conspiracy theories in me wonders whether this is another attempt to make season tickets less attractive.
I thought the same..."follow the money"
-
The conspiracy theories in me wonders whether this is another attempt to make season tickets less attractive.
By default maybe.
The main purpose is to increase cup sales (which has been a problem) and memberships (extra income).
Everybody should be v clear from now on how these big game tickets will be allocated.
They can quite easily reduce season tickets if they wanted to through natural wastage.
-
The overnight trip's gone but there's still a straight there and back plane.
What's the details of that, please Dave, as I don't think my elder son and DIL are sorted on flights yet?
-
The current system is flawed in that it encourages ST holders, and even members, to buy cup tickets for games they have no intention of going to. Especially if we're in the Conference or Europa where the odds are decent we'll reach the final.
-
Well, the club have at least implemented a policy of checking season ticket holders are turning up, so that’s a start.
-
The current system is flawed in that it encourages ST holders, and even members, to buy cup tickets for games they have no intention of going to. Especially if we're in the Conference or Europa where the odds are decent we'll reach the final.
I thought they checked that the ticket was used for the game, rather than just bought and not used?
-
The overnight trip's gone but there's still a straight there and back plane.
What's the details of that, please Dave, as I don't think my elder son and DIL are sorted on flights yet?
https://www.worldchoicesports.co.uk/sports/football/aston-villa---europa-league-final-2026
-
The overnight trip's gone but there's still a straight there and back plane.
What's the details of that, please Dave, as I don't think my elder son and DIL are sorted on flights yet?
https://www.worldchoicesports.co.uk/sports/football/aston-villa---europa-league-final-2026
Brilliant, thanks Dave.
-
Seat information available on your booking now, so hopefully tickets will appear in the app soonish
-
Seat information available on your booking now, so hopefully tickets will appear in the app soonish
Just checked, mine is there too!
Block 411. 8)
-
Same im in 411 near the front haha
-
Think it will be a good view from there, I am glad I'm in the upper.
-
Yeah near the corner flag so fairly decent view
-
I’m in 411 too was hoping for a better seat given I paid extra!
-
Maybe yours is prewarmed?
-
Block 407 for me.
-
Maybe yours is prewarmed?
Going to email UEFA to see if I’ve got the right one
-
When you say you paid extra, what do you mean? Did you pay more than the normal category 2?
-
When you say you paid extra, what do you mean? Did you pay more than the normal category 2?
160 for category 2 but the stadium map shows it as category 4.
-
That's what I paid. That block is category 2 on the maps I have seen.
-
That's what I paid. That block is category 2 on the maps I have seen.
I think I may have been looking at normal Besiktas match map. Ah well it’s worth a try anyway. Can’t see why corner is at a higher price. Maybe I should have picked behind the goal? Ah well!
-
If it makes you feel any better, there will be people in that block who paid £1-2k for their ticket!
I think that will be a great view from there.
-
If it makes you feel any better, there will be people in that block who paid £1-2k for their ticket!
I think that will be a great view from there.
Cheers! Decent of you. Supposedly closer to the pitch apparently so perhaps a gap between goal and stand behind.
-
I'm in Block 412. Make sure you give me a wave.
-
I'm in Block 412. Make sure you give me a wave.
Consider it done! You'll recognise me - I'll be the one in claret and blue! ;)
-
I'm in Block 412. Make sure you give me a wave.
Will do! Long time ago since we sat next to each other at Leicester!
-
I booked the overnight flight with World Choice and they have cancelled it. Now on the in and out flight. 6.10am out of Istanbul. If anybody else is doing this i'm travelling solo so if you want to share cab/bus back to airport I'd be happy too.
-
I've just been on the UEFA website - limited tickets available. 690 euros
.
-
The Club has received an additional allocation of 110 Category 1 tickets for the Europa League Final.
These are available on a first come, first served to supporters who have attended 7 or more Europa League games and were issued an Access Code but have not already got a ticket.
Ticket link: https://w.ems.to/0Vs0SUF
-
Bought the Cat 3 65 Euro ones and am lower tier behind the goal but near the back
-
Is this on the UEFA ticket app you're all learning your blocks? I've not nothing yet.
Edit - just logged into the link on post below. I'm in block 106.
-
I've just been on the UEFA website - limited tickets available. 690 euros
.
Was that via this link?
I've been monitoring it all week, but it keeps coming up blank.
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/events
-
I've just been on the UEFA website - limited tickets available. 690 euros
.
Was that via this link?
I've been monitoring it all week, but it keeps coming up blank.
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/events
It's that site but you need to go onto your account https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account (https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account). Some were up early, mine has only just appeared. Block 108 near the front.
-
110 absolute legends must have snapped those tickets up immediately. I haven't checked for a few hours (honest) and it's showing as sold out again now.
-
I'm in Block 412. Make sure you give me a wave.
Will do! Long time ago since we sat next to each other at Leicester!
I remember it well...a very well worked free kick putting it on a plate for Onana and then a thumping header from Jhon Duran. Let's hope for similar flair and ingenuity next week!
-
No good to me anyway as I never got a god damn code!!
I reckon mine is the only name left in the hat...
-
I've just been on the UEFA website - limited tickets available. 690 euros
.
Was that via this link?
I've been monitoring it all week, but it keeps coming up blank.
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/events
It's that site but you need to go onto your account https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account (https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account). Some were up early, mine has only just appeared. Block 108 near the front.
I've got an account and ticked the notifications box, but didn't get buzzed - or I missed it!.
I can see a few sleepless nights coming up.
-
Anyone used the site Fanpass to buy tickets before? Looks like Ticombo style but f knows how you're supposed to verify before you chuck money at it.
-
I've just been on the UEFA website - limited tickets available. 690 euros
.
Was that via this link?
I've been monitoring it all week, but it keeps coming up blank.
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/events
It's that site but you need to go onto your account https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account (https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account). Some were up early, mine has only just appeared. Block 108 near the front.
I've got an account and ticked the notifications box, but didn't get buzzed - or I missed it!.
I can see a few sleepless nights coming up.
It sounds like the same one I just gone on it and went to account settings which contains your profile information which also has a email preference,in that section is ticket updates which was switched off maybe that the reason you were not getting any tickets notification
-
I've just been on the UEFA website - limited tickets available. 690 euros
.
Was that via this link?
I've been monitoring it all week, but it keeps coming up blank.
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/events
It's that site but you need to go onto your account https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account (https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/account). Some were up early, mine has only just appeared. Block 108 near the front.
I've got an account and ticked the notifications box, but didn't get buzzed - or I missed it!.
I can see a few sleepless nights coming up.
It sounds like the same one I just gone on it and went to account settings which contains your profile information which also has a email preference,in that section is ticket updates which was switched off maybe that the reason you were not getting any tickets notification
Box ticked.
Fingers crossed
-
I can not find the box to tick.
I just get there are no tickets currently for sale.
-
I can not find the box to tick.
I just get there are no tickets currently for sale.
Keep checking the buy ticket section there was one there second ago good luck , maybe click on the no tickets for sale box as well
-
.
-
I can not find the box to tick.
I just get there are no tickets currently for sale.
Keep checking the buy ticket section there was one there second ago good luck , maybe click on the no tickets for sale box as well
Does this only happen if you already have a code, or for anybody who tries. I'm asking for a friend without code who's trying to buy tickets for him and his wife. They seem to be two of the unlucky ones who have season tickets and all seven homes. He does wonder whether registering the two tickets at the same time and under single e-mail address reduced their chances.
-
Didn't put any code in when I clicked on the ticket for sale section this morning I would imagine it's general sale at the moment with the odd tickets getting resold, which probably be snapped up immediately
-
My ticket has just arrived on the app. The relief!
-
Ticket secured on UEFA site !! Yessss!!!!!
Buzzing.
-
Ticket in UEFA App has appeared. Marvellous.
-
Ticket secured on UEFA site !! Yessss!!!!!
Buzzing.
Congratulations! Persistence has paid off.
-
Didn't put any code in when I clicked on the ticket for sale section this morning I would imagine it's general sale at the moment with the odd tickets getting resold, which probably be snapped up immediately
Thanks. I will pass that on.
-
some are up at mo requiring access code
-
Managed to bag one on the UEFA site this morning. Beyond chuffed.
-
Managed to bag one on the UEFA site this morning. Beyond chuffed.
On hols in the Basque Country, yesterday we visited Hondarribia (or as we Villans call it - Nazareth).
Anyway, driving along today, got a message on the car screen from my son who lives in Bucharest- 'tickets on sale on the UEFA website'.
Managed to avoid crashing in my excitement looking for somewhere to stop. By the time I'd parked up and got onto the website, he'd managed to bag a couple of Cat 1 tickets.
Woohooo.
We we're going ticketles anyway, and had booked flights and an Airbnb, but now we'll be there in the ground
Told him years ago that when we next made a European final we'd go and he'll get to experience that 1982 feeling.
Walking around with a mile wide smile.
-
Managed to bag one on the UEFA site this morning. Beyond chuffed.
On hols in the Basque Country, yesterday we visited Hondarribia (or as we called it Nazareth).
Anyway, driving along today, got a message on the car screen from my son who lives in Bucharest- 'tickets on sale on the UEFA website'.
Managed to avoid crashing in my excitement looking for somewhere to stop. By the time I'd parked up and got onto the website, he'd managed to bag a couple of Cat 1 tickets.
Woohooo.
We we're going ticketles anyway, and had booked flights and an Airbnb, but now we'll be there in the ground
Told him years ago that when we next made a European final we'd go and he'll get to experience that 1982 feeling.
Yeah, I was on a work call when I got a similar text. Just got lucky I was only half invested in the call. Got an outward flight, just need to sort out getting home. Might just live in Istanbul.
-
Was looking at Skyscanner last night for a mate.
Plenty of indirect flights for around £250-£300 from Stansted and Gatwick. Nan has yet too.
Might have gone by now though
-
Haven’t seen it posted on here yet, but the Luna Springs event has been moved to Utilita Arena:
https://4thefans.tv/event/aston-villa-fanpark-europa-league-final-utilita/
-
It has been mentioned in some places. Was almost sold out although it seems they have added extra floor tables to extend capacity.
-
What is the capacity?
-
What is the capacity?
Email Nicola Keye.
-
There wasn't figures mentioned but I assume it was initialy half the arena with the stands on the sides/back and then tables on the floor. They have extended release now which makes me think they have taken more of the arena now.
https://4thefans.tv/event/aston-villa-fanpark-europa-league-final-utilita/
-
By the looks of it you got to keep trying on the UEFA ticket section, probably resale tickets getting snapped up straight away, just got on myself took me straight to buy ticket section, but then saying no tickets available, good luck to you all
-
What is the capacity?
10,000. Hang onto your seats.
-
By the looks of it you got to keep trying on the UEFA ticket section, probably resale tickets getting snapped up straight away, just got on myself took me straight to buy ticket section, but then saying no tickets available, good luck to you all
I’ve been trying for days and refreshing constantly for hours today as my mate managed to bag one earlier. No joy for me so far though. They occasionally appear but are gone in an instant
-
I suspect resale prices will be in the low hundreds by Sunday/Monday.
-
They've took a tumble now on Ticombo.
-
They've took a tumble now on Ticombo.
Hold your nerve.
The touts won't want to be left holding them
I reckon more will be available on the UEFA website if people can't shift them via the ticket websites.
-
They've took a tumble now on Ticombo.
Hold your nerve.
The touts won't want to be left holding them
I reckon more will be available on the UEFA website if people can't shift them via the ticket websites.
Touts would rather rip them up than drop their prices.
-
I'm glad I cancelled my order on Ticombo.
I lost £660, but had I tried to resell them, with all the difficulties that would entail, and hadn't shifted by now I would be looking at a loss of £1.6k.
-
.
-
Ive registered with the UEFA site and no tickets at the moment. Can I ask how you get the access code as from what I am reading on here, you need that to buy a ticket should any come up? Also, I see tickets prices on Ticombo look less eye watering - are they generally legit does anyone know. Thanks all for any advice x
-
Three of us missed out on the ballot (all ST holders who did all 7 EL home games) - it is what it is.
My day job is in a County/The FA, so I sent a couple of emails and offered up a few prayers to a fictitious deity and I got the news on Friday that we have 3 Cat 1 tickets. Could not be more chuffed!
For those going, see you in Istanbul! UTV! ;D
-
One of our mates that we're travelling out with fell foul to the Category 3 late emails, only seeing the email AFTER the deadline.
However, he was VERY lucky and managed to get one in the 'neutral' area, block 413, via the UEFA ticketing site at stock price YESTERDAY! A seat in the same block is currently going for over £1k on the resale site!
For anyone still clinging on to the blind hope of snagging a last minute ticket, keep an eye on this webpage:
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/secured/list/events
UTV!
-
That's brilliant, Russ. Enjoy!
-
I've secured my ticket but am having trouble getting it onto my phone.
The uefa instructions/video shows how you have to download the app and then enter a registration code, which should have been sent by email from UEFA. I have scoured my emails, including spam, and can't locate that email.
I emailed the UEFA ticket support section and just got a generic reply back, even though I had asked them to re-send the registration code.
Any advice much appreciated. UTV.
-
You just need to use the same email address logging into the UEFA app that you used to buy the tickets with.
-
I do have a pair of Cat 1 tickets available that I bought from a reseller just literally a few hours before I ended up being successful via the ballot. Ticambo prices but just trying to get most of my money back and they are from a legitimate reseller who is known to other members of this parish.
If anyone is interested just DM me. Cheers
-
That's brilliant, Russ. Enjoy!
Thanks. Can't stop grinning. ;D
-
You just need to use the same email address logging into the UEFA app that you used to buy the tickets with.
Yes. I've done that..and then it asks for "the registration code...that was sent to your email".
I never received an email!
-
Oh that’s just email confirmation, it should be sent to your email when you enter it into the app.
Check your spam. If not, can you log out and retry or go back and re-enter your email address?
It comes on its own email, with the registration code in the email subject.
-
Oh that’s just email confirmation, it should be sent to your email when you enter it into the app.
Check your spam. If not, can you log out and retry or go back and re-enter your email address?
It comes on its own email, with the registration code in the email subject.
Thanks for your advice. Helpful to know that will be the email subject. However, I've done all that. I'll keep contacting them till it arrives.
-
You just need to use the same email address logging into the UEFA app that you used to buy the tickets with.
Yes. I've done that..and then it asks for "the registration code...that was sent to your email".
I never received an email!
Check Junk!
It was doing my head in, then checked Junk and they'd sent it about 10 times!!!!
Good luck.
-
You just need to use the same email address logging into the UEFA app that you used to buy the tickets with.
Yes. I've done that..and then it asks for "the registration code...that was sent to your email".
I never received an email!
Check Junk!
It was doing my head in, then checked Junk and they'd sent it about 10 times!!!!
Good luck.
It was the same for me Luffbra. Eventually the emails arrived in spam I say emails as every time I had clicked. And swore at the screen I think that triggered a resend code email which eventually arrived in my spam
Folder. Good luck mate.
PS I think it was the swearing that was the key
-
Thanks guys. Eventually it came through!
-
Has anyone ever used Live Football Tickets? Just wondering what they’re like as I’m considering all options. Nothing happening for me on the UEFA resale site.
-
I got mine in Group 1 and can see my ticket in the app. Asks if I want to Keep it which I will say yes. My lad then got his and my mates tickets in group 2. Yet to login on his phone as he just got a new one today. Can he keep both those tickets on his or does he have to transfer one to my mate?
-
I got mine in Group 1 and can see my ticket in the app. Asks if I want to Keep it which I will say yes. My lad then got his and my mates tickets in group 2. Yet to login on his phone as he just got a new one today. Can he keep both those tickets on his or does he have to transfer one to my mate?
He can keep both or transfer one as required. I would suggest transferring one though so only one ticket needs sorting if the phone is damaged / lost.
-
For those of you going over without tickets.
I reckon the resale and the UEFA market will plummet in price coming into Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday.
Keep checking.
I reckon you could pick them up for about £300.
-
Thanks guys. Eventually it came through!
Great news!
Was it the same as my experience with the emails arriving in spam?
-
For those of you going over without tickets.
I reckon the resale and the UEFA market will plummet in price coming into Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday.
Keep checking.
I reckon you could pick them up for about £300.
Ticket prices have already dropped significantly on Ticombo compared with where they were on Wednesday. They currently have 600+ tickets available. I think your right about £300 on the day as they get desperate to shift them.
-
For those of you going over without tickets.
I reckon the resale and the UEFA market will plummet in price coming into Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday.
Keep checking.
I reckon you could pick them up for about £300.
Ticket prices have already dropped significantly on Ticombo compared with where they were on Wednesday. They currently have 600+ tickets available. I think your right about £300 on the day as they get desperate to shift them.
They’re moving back up again now though. Ticombo tickets were around £1400 last week but had dropped to £650-700 on Friday, so I thought I’d hold on as they seemed to be moving in the right direction. They’re now £950-1,000 minimum!
-
I can see some neutral tickets for £700-odd
-
They can be on offer for whatever price you like, but try buying one and they're suddenly sold out but they do have more expensive ones.
-
Ah, ok. My mate text me saying that loads of the tickets bought on Ticombo were being cancelled, not seen that anywhere else though.
-
Morning! So i happen to have one spare Cat 1 ticket to the final that im looking to move on for what I paid for it. £700.
I can transfer it directly via the UEFA app.
Message me if you know anyone interested!
-
Thanks guys. Eventually it came through!
Great news!
Was it the same as my experience with the emails arriving in spam?
It was the same. They all came through to spam at once. It reminded me of my youth..waiting for a bus on the Coventry Road in the rain to get into town and then a convoy of them would turn up together.
-
Thanks guys. Eventually it came through!
Great news!
Was it the same as my experience with the emails arriving in spam?
It was the same. They all came through to spam at once. It reminded me of my youth..waiting for a bus on the Coventry Road in the rain to get into town and then a convoy of them would turn up together.
Needlessly stressful! I have no idea why there was such a gap between the ticket email arriving and the access code being sent.
-
Hi. Still available?
-
Hi. Still available?
If you’re enquiring about my ticket, yes still available
-
Any Villa fans over there already ( or anyone who's been to Turkey recently), do you need a visa ? If so , is it just a case of buying one when you land ?
-
British citizens can visit for 90 days in 180 without a visa.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements)
-
Thanks Dogtanian
-
Which of the ticket sites are trustworthy?
-
I have never used ticket sites before, but I picked Ticombo to try this time as they have refund guarantees if you don't get the tickets or they don't get you into the stadium.
-
Cheers I have gone seat pick, now waiting for tickets to turn up
-
Where are you sitting? Block 411 here.
-
418 for me. Presumably that’s neutral.
-
I went with Ticombo yesterday. All went smoothly, tickets received within a few hours. I’m also in 418. Neutral area near the Freiburg end but it seems there’s plenty of Villa fans in there and 118 below.
-
Seems UEFA currenly have tickets for 240 or 690
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/partnerAdvantage?code=LASTTICKETSUELF2026
Edit: No longer a valid link.
-
Anybody having trouble with EE.
BorderVillan is in Istanbul and cant get any inyernet on his EE Mobile other than hotel WiFi.
Any ideas.
He's concerned about not being able to access his ticket at the ground without access to the Internet.
-
Has he got his data roaming turned on?
-
Googling it shows that EE only work in Turkey on certain plans or with add-ons, as they are outside the EU.
He might have to get in touch and see if he can add it on, or alternatively, use someone like GigSky which can be cheaper.
-
Morning! So i happen to have one spare Cat 1 ticket to the final that im looking to move on for what I paid for it. £700.
I can transfer it directly via the UEFA app.
Message me if you know anyone interested!
So this has changed to a spare pair (sat together) for £1200
-
Seems UEFA currenly have tickets for 240 or 690
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/partnerAdvantage?code=LASTTICKETSUELF2026
Did anyone get any joy with this? I keep refreshing and it takes you through to the Buy option now, but says they're sold out....
-
Link isn't taking me through to the stadium anymore so I suspect they are all sold again although some might be in shopping baskets so keep a regular refresh going.
-
Anybody having trouble with EE.
BorderVillan is in Istanbul and cant get any inyernet on his EE Mobile other than hotel WiFi.
Any ideas.
He's concerned about not being able to access his ticket at the ground without access to the Internet.
I am with EE, so just had a look at mine. Apparently to turn on roaming in Zone 1, which includes Turkey, it will cost me £18 for 3 days.
GigSky do an eSIM for Turkey for £9.74 for 3 days - https://www.gigsky.com/country/esim-in-turkey (https://www.gigsky.com/country/esim-in-turkey)
UEFA say you don't need internet to use your ticket once it is downloaded and in the UEFA app - https://support.tickets-mobiletickets.uefa.com/hc/en-us/articles/6111999176476-Do-I-need-an-internet-connection-to-enter-the-stadium (https://support.tickets-mobiletickets.uefa.com/hc/en-us/articles/6111999176476-Do-I-need-an-internet-connection-to-enter-the-stadium)
-
Roamic do 5GB E-Sim for 3 quid
-
The EE turkey add on is £6 per day.
And thank you to Somniliquisim for posting that uEFa ticket link earlier my mate in the US managed to bag two €690 tickets for him and his son, booked his flights and is now packing his bags to get to Atlanta later today. UTV!
-
Anybody having trouble with EE.
BorderVillan is in Istanbul and cant get any inyernet on his EE Mobile other than hotel WiFi.
Any ideas.
He's concerned about not being able to access his ticket at the ground without access to the Internet.
I am with EE, so just had a look at mine. Apparently to turn on roaming in Zone 1, which includes Turkey, it will cost me £18 for 3 days.
GigSky do an eSIM for Turkey for £9.74 for 3 days - https://www.gigsky.com/country/esim-in-turkey (https://www.gigsky.com/country/esim-in-turkey)
UEFA say you don't need internet to use your ticket once it is downloaded and in the UEFA app - https://support.tickets-mobiletickets.uefa.com/hc/en-us/articles/6111999176476-Do-I-need-an-internet-connection-to-enter-the-stadium (https://support.tickets-mobiletickets.uefa.com/hc/en-us/articles/6111999176476-Do-I-need-an-internet-connection-to-enter-the-stadium)
I have a roaming plan included with EE. i had to text roaming to 150 yesterday and it says I'm all set up. We'll see!
-
Thanks all.
Probkrm with EE resolved.
He'd zeroed his overspend limit, but as his EE contract doesn't cover Turkey he'd effectively blocked his account.
Hr's upped his overspend limit and is OK now.
-
How many Villa in total will make the trip?
20k?
-
Official tickets are close to 13k, but I expect more of the "neutral" ones are Villa plus the travelling for the experience so yes, probably close to your figure.
-
I know of two Forest fans going. ;D
-
Where are you sitting? Block 411 here.
See you there. Row 17 seat 18 not that there is much chance of actually getting to that seat as is in Europe.
-
Where are you sitting? Block 411 here.
See you there. Row 17 seat 18 not that there is much chance of actually getting to that seat as is in Europe.
Ten rows behind me, so without doubt!
-
Seems UEFA currenly have tickets for 240 or 690
https://europaleague.tickets.uefa.com/list/partnerAdvantage?code=LASTTICKETSUELF2026
Did anyone get any joy with this? I keep refreshing and it takes you through to the Buy option now, but says they're sold out....
Went on it straight away and could have purchased one
-
I reckon 16k in the ground, another 5-8k in Istanbul.
-
I reckon 16k in the ground, another 5-8k in Istanbul.
Reckon I'll be able to shift my spares fairly easily once I'm over there then?
-
Nephew flew from Australia into Istanbul , also got a ticket
-
I'm in block 118 with my son who bought the tickets via the official website, €240 each. Bargain
We're in the block next to the Freiburg supporters.
-
I arrived yesterday. Every villa fan I've spoken to has asked after spare tickets.
-
My first post - but I have 2 tickets in block 412 that we can’t use now. My son’s passport has 1 day less than the 5 months needed to get into Turkey so BA have just turned us around at Heathrow. On our way home with a very upset young man!
If anyone needs 2 tickets please private message me.
-
Sorry to hear that, that's rough.
-
Yep, brutal.
-
Holy fuck that’s fucking awful.
(Runs to check passport validity)
-
Holy fuck that’s fucking awful.
(Runs to check passport validity)
Always best to update with 12 months remaining because most countries don't allow access within a set time of expiry, which is crazy.
-
We're in Block 415, Row 4 - three of us. UTV
-
It is a nightmare. My 14 year old is distraught - and nothing we can do about it now. Hopefully nobody else has the same issue.
-
14? Surely they can make their own way home whilst you fly off to watch the Villa.
-
How old was Kevin McCallister and he was fine. I used to walk 4 hours each way to school every day, uphill both ways, come rain or snow, floods, earthquakes.
Kids are spoilt these days.
-
And that was to primary school!
-
It is a nightmare. My 14 year old is distraught - and nothing we can do about it now. Hopefully nobody else has the same issue.
Gutted for you both, mate. It is a ridiculous rule.
-
While i'm assuming it's a rule that's been in place a while you'd hope there would be a bit of leeway given when it's something like a cup final that you have little notice for.
-
It is a nightmare. My 14 year old is distraught - and nothing we can do about it now. Hopefully nobody else has the same issue.
You carry on mate, the lad will get plenty of opportunities in his long life.
-
Fuck, that is rough... make sure he's all passported-up for our Champions League final next year.
-
How old was Kevin McCallister and he was fine. I used to walk 4 hours each way to school every day, uphill both ways, come rain or snow, floods, earthquakes.
Kids are spoilt these days.
You had it easy. Try crossing a freezing river with water flowing over the rocks at 150mph....Rea wasnt always managed you know😥
-
Jeez that's awful for you both.
What is the reason for that rule, surely if its in date its valid?
-
Thanks for all of your messages. It is a real nightmare but I should have checked myself what the rules are. I assumed they would be the same as Europe which is 90 days. However Turkey have their own rules.
Going to be a long couple of days hearing all the fun in Istanbul!
-
I've been imagining a version of the TV programme Race Across the World, where contestants have to get from Birmingham to Istanbul in time for the game. Options are limited because lots of routes are fully booked. In that programme contestants aren't allowed to fly, but there aren't any flights available within budget anyway. So it's buses, trains, taxis and ferries. Looking online (which contestants aren't allowed to do), you can get a bus from Birmingham to Bucharest, and then trains to Istanbul from there, for less than £50 in total.
-
Jeez that's awful for you both.
What is the reason for that rule, surely if its in date its valid?
Quite a few countries ask for between 90 days and sixth months validity on the passport from the date of departing the visitng country, not arrival. Various reasons are given depending on the country but essentially they want to ensure the person is not left in limbo with an out of date passport if retained in the country in any way.
-
If your phone supports eSIM Airalo is good have used this in other countries too
-
Tickets on UEFA site now. !!!
-
18 at 690Euros and four in what might be the Freiberg end at 160.
-
Wish I could revise my Guess The Crowd.