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Manchester United vs Manchester City Tickets: Matchday Summary for 17 Jan, 2026
Manchester United vs Manchester City 17 Jan, 2026 TicketsWatching Manchester United vs Manchester City on 17 Jan, 2026 is a must for any fan of the beautiful game. This Premier League clash promises a powerful atmosphere at Old Trafford with a strong contingent of Manchester City fans making themselves heard in the away section. Matches like this are packed with the unpredictability and excitement that sum up Premier League football, so it’s no surprise that Manchester United vs Manchester City tickets are always in high demand.
| Section | Cheapest | Most Expensive | Availability | Deals | |
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| Longside Lower Tier | $214 | $2,720 | 1764 | 417 | |
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| Longside Upper Tier | $183 | $6,930 | 907 | 210 | |
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| Shortside Lower Tier | $185 | $1,106 | 1129 | 294 | |
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| Shortside Upper Tier | $176 | $1,036 | 1047 | 225 | |
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| VIP or Executive Box | $261 | $3,683 | 848 | 127 | |
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| Away | $285 | $1,042 | 56 | 12 | |
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| Other | $185 | $3,385 | 788 | 139 | |
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| Total | 6539 | 1424 | |||
| Cheapest Ticket Overall | $176 | ||||
| Most Expensive Ticket Overall | $6,930 | ||||
| Hospitality Tickets Availability | 103 | ||||
| Away Tickets Availability | 56 | ||||
Buying Manchester United vs Manchester City Tickets
Pure mayhem is the best way to describe this fixture down the years. We’re thinking of Wayne Rooney’s insane bicycle kick in 2011/12, or that shocking 6-1 win for City at the Theatre of Dreams a few months later.
From Roy Keane’s brutal challenge on Haaland to United’s helter-skelter 4-3 win in 2009/10, this is a fixture packed with drama!
At this very moment, we are offering 5,695 tickets for Man UTD vs Man City, with 60 tickets also available in the away section at Old Trafford.
Read on for a complete breakdown of pricing for Man United vs Manchester City match tickets!
Manchester United vs Manchester City Ticket Prices
Right now you can get tickets for Man UTD vs Man City for just $236, which is the cheapest price on Ticket-Compare.com. For a derby of this magnitude, it’s incredible value.
Red Devils vs the Cityzens is such a monumental clash that many fans will push the boat out if it means they can get better seating locations. Checking the market, the live price for the average tickets for Man United vs Man City is $505. For big spenders, the highest live prices are currently $9,306.
Now let’s explore the prices for locations around Old Trafford. Today, shortside seating behind the goals in the East Stand and West Stand (Stretford End) will start at $176 and will rise as high as $1,106.
If you’re looking for a spot in the more prestigious Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, the price ranges from $184 to $1,484, while the average price across both longside stands at Old Trafford is currently $716.
Keep on top of the seating locations with our handy Old Trafford Stadium seating guide.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Hospitality Tickets
From the plush Warwick Suite in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand to the more casual Red Café in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, Old Trafford has a wide choice of matchday hospitality lounges to make your Manchester derby experience more luxurious.
Sourced from trustworthy resellers and authorised club partners, Manchester United vs Manchester City matchday hospitality tickets will appear in our listings with labels like “VIP” and “Hospitality”.
What about the prices? The cheapest hospitality tickets for this fixture at Old Trafford are selling for $428, while the average price across all lounges is $1,856. For a truly high-end matchday, the most expensive hospitality tickets for Man UTD vs Man City are currently on offer for $3,385.
Away Ticket Prices for Manchester United vs Manchester City
City fans have plenty of fond memories of their trips to the red half of Manchester, including that 3-0 stroll with the help of an Erling Haaland double back in 2023/24. That was Guardiola’s 5th win at Old Trafford since he took over in 2016/17 so the Cityzens will always be confident, heading into this fixture.
We have Manchester Derby tickets in our listings aimed exclusively at travelling Manchester City fans. Right now, the prices for away tickets for this match start at $285 climb to $1,042.
Manchester United always allocate around 3,000 seats for this match, and the away section is in the south-east corner of the stadium, where the East Stand meets the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand (Blocks E330 to E334).
Face Value Manchester United vs Manchester City Tickets
Going directly through the club’s box office, home tickets for Man United vs Manchester City were priced at $89 across all general admission seats in all parts of Old Trafford and for all age categories.
General Sale Manchester United vs Manchester City Tickets
You can forget about finding general sale Man UTD vs Manchester City match tickets. This is one of the biggest matches on Manchester United’s calendar and will never go on sale to non-members through the club.
Some Manchester United tickets, especially for the domestic cups, may go on general sale, but the Manchester Derby will never be one of them.
Frequently Asked Questions | Manchester United vs Manchester City Tickets
When do Manchester United vs Manchester City tickets go on sale?
As this is a big match, Man United vs Manchester City tickets are sold to UTD fans in a members-only ballot. The ballot normally takes place between 5 and 6 weeks before the fixture, and members have around 2 weeks to apply.
After that there are also smaller ticket drops (first come, first served) that can happen unannounced, so you have to be quick.
With Ticket-Compare.com, Manchester Derby tickets go on sale as soon as the fixture is announced in June.
How to get Manchester United vs Manchester City tickets without a membership?
You can use Ticket-Compare.com, which connects you with official hospitality resellers and the best secondary marketplaces online. You will not need a Manchester United membership to use these services, so no additional payment is needed to be able to access these tickets.
How to buy cheap Manchester United vs Manchester City tickets?
To buy cheap Man UTD vs Man City tickets, it pays to consider seating.
Compare the average price of $583 in the shortside stands with the $716 in the longside stands, and you can see where you might be able to make savings on Old Trafford tickets.
Seats are generally cheaper behind the goals and high in the north-east and north-west corners, which are a long way from the pitch at the Theatre of Dreams.
How much is the tram from Piccadilly to Old Trafford?
Expect to pay $3 from Manchester Piccadilly. This is the price of a 1-Day Travelcard, which makes the most sense, financially speaking. We do a deep dive on transport options in our page for how to get to Old Trafford Stadium.
Worthwhile Reads for Man Utd and Man City Fans:
Premier League Season Ticket Waiting Lists
When Do Premier League Tickets Go on Sale?
When Do FA Cup Tickets Go on Sale?
Buying Last-Minute Football Tickets
A Guide to Manchester United Season Tickets
