Crystal Palace has announced strict rules for their final home game against Arsenal, aiming to prevent Arsenal fans from buying tickets in the home sections. The match could see Arsenal crowned Premier League champions, prompting heightened security measures.
Background of the New Rules
Following incidents at West Ham's London Stadium, where fights broke out between Arsenal and West Ham supporters after Arsenal fans purchased tickets in home areas, Crystal Palace has implemented new sanctions. The club will disable ticket sharing for the fixture and ban any supporter found to have shared their ticket from buying a Season Ticket or Membership next season. Enhanced security will also be in place, with all supporters searched upon entry.
Details of the Ticket Rules
- Home Match Tickets are strictly for Crystal Palace supporters only.
- Ticket sharing is turned off for this fixture.
- Fans who share tickets face a ban from purchasing Season Tickets or Memberships next season.
- All supporters will be searched upon entry at Selhurst Park.
- Tickets are only available to supporters who registered their CPFC accounts before December 1, 2025.
- Multiple tickets can be purchased in one transaction, but allocated tickets must go to supporters with a qualifying membership and client reference number.
Premier League Title Race Context
Arsenal currently leads the Premier League with 79 points, five ahead of Manchester City on 74. If City beats Crystal Palace on May 13, the gap narrows to two points, with both teams having two games left. City would then need to beat Bournemouth to take the title race to the final day. A draw or loss for City would virtually confirm Arsenal's first title in 22 years, requiring only a win against Burnley on May 18 to secure the trophy before the Selhurst Park match.
The Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal match is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, at 4pm.
