Watching football getting very pricey

The cost of watching football has risen by almost twice the rate of inflation since 2011 and fans of Premier League clubs are now paying almost four times the amount for a season ticket compared to supporters in Germany, according to a new survey.

The BBC Sport Price of Football study shows the average price of the cheapest match-day ticket across all four divisions is £21.49 (€27), up 13% since 2011, compared to a 6.8% increase in the cost of living. The average Premier League season ticket costs £508 (€638) compared to £138 (€173) in the Bundesliga — Bayern Munich fans can pay as little as £109.65 (€137.78), and in Spain Barcelona fans can get a season ticket for just £103.38 (€129.90).

Arsenal is the most expensive club in Europe to watch via a season ticket, ranging from £1,014 (€1,274) to £2,013 (€2,534).