Football: How to get tickets to European stadiums?

Whether you're a football fan yourself or looking to treat a loved one to a football fanatic, there's nothing better than tickets to a match at one of Europe's most prestigious venues, such as Liverpool or Milan.

To get authentic tickets, the first rule is to visit the clubs' official websites, even if this means translating them via your web browser. It's necessary to check the ticket sales for the desired match every week, which can be time-consuming. The solution is to activate an email alert so you can seize the opportunity as soon as it arises, as tickets often sell out very quickly.

However, not all ticket offices are equally accessible, especially abroad. In some cases, it's necessary to pay an annual online subscription, costing several dozen euros, simply to access the ticket office, and even then only for certain matches. This is particularly the case in the United Kingdom, for Liverpool and its legendary Anfield stadium, where obtaining tickets can sometimes be a real challenge.

Fortunately, enthusiasts are organizing on social media to identify and share good deals, ticket sales, and resales across Europe. Among them, the Destination Foot sur X account (formerly Twitter), followed by 15,000 followers, is run by Raphaël, a thirty-something who shares numerous tips every day for getting tickets and helps people understand the different ticketing systems.

For those looking to attend a Premier League match, Raphaël recommends West Ham in London. Tickets for the West Ham-Tottenham derby can be purchased on the official website in just a few clicks, starting at €70 per ticket. In Italy, the San Siro stadium in Milan remains accessible and ideal for a football weekend: tickets for Inter and AC Milan matches, such as the one against Bologna on Sunday, September 14, are available from €14.

Among reliable sites for finding tickets, Raphaël cites sportsbreaks.com and P1travel. Conversely, he recommends avoiding platforms like Viagogo or Stubhub, where offers are often unreliable and prices are significantly inflated.