Ipswich Tickets

• Pick Your Ipswich Match: Click the orange 'Tickets' button beside the match you wish to attend.
• Select Your Seat: Explore the stadium map to sort Ipswich match tickets by price and preferred location.
• Finish Your Purchase: Complete your Ipswich Town resale ticket transaction by following the link to the resale ticket site.

Next, we'll guide you on how to easily use your tickets to access Portman Road.

In recent years, Ipswich has shifted from traditional paper tickets to a digital NFC (Near Field Communication) system at the stadium entrances.

• All turnstiles now have the ability to scan your ITFC Ticket from your smartphone.
• Once you receive your Ipswich match ticket, you might need to download an app that creates a QR code for entry.
• Make sure your digital wallet is ready on your smartphone as you near the gate for a smooth entry process.
• If this is your first time purchasing match tickets for Ipswich through a secondary market, here are some helpful tips:

• Familiarise Yourself with Policies: Before purchasing, make sure to review the refund policies and terms on the Ipswich ticket resale site. Remember that match schedules may only be confirmed about six weeks before the game.
• Anticipate Last-Minute Deliveries: It’s normal for ITFC resale tickets to be delivered as late as the matchday, so don’t panic if your tickets arrive late.
• Ticket Names Might Differ: The name on your resale ticket may not match yours, but rest assured, it will still grant you entry at Portman Road.
• Expect Higher Costs: Be aware that tickets for popular Premier League matches on resale sites may be priced above ticket face value.
• Reach Out for Assistance: If you have any issues with your Ipswich Town resale tickets, contact the marketplace’s support team via email or WhatsApp. They typically offer strong customer service.

As noted earlier, the cost of Ipswich resale tickets can fluctuate greatly depending on the match. Prices on the secondary market are especially driven by supply and demand, much more so than through official sources.

For instance, Ipswich vs Manchester United tickets, featuring a high-profile opponent, are likely to be significantly more expensive than, say, Ipswich vs Leicester City tickets.

Scoring cheap ITFC tickets can be tough, but here are a few strategies to help you save money when using Ticket Compare:

• Single seats are often priced lower, so sitting separately from your group could save you money
• Choose midweek evening games, as these generally have lower demand
• Consider seats with obstructed or less-than-ideal views, like those in the Cobbold Stand
• Steer clear of top Premier League opponents to find more budget-friendly ITFC tickets

But how do these resale prices compare to what you’d pay directly through the Ipswich Town FC box office?

The price of matchday tickets for Portman Road rose by 8% on average when the club was promoted to the Premier league. This is what Ipswich tickets will cost going through the ITFC’s official box office:

• Adult: £27 - £54
• 65+: £23 - £37
• U23: £20 - £34
• U19: £11 - £39

Prices include an ITFC Membership discount, and the cheaper seats are in the family areas, which come with restrictions.

The cost of ITFC match tickets depends on the opponent, and which we’ll talk about in the next section.

Prices vary significantly from the cheaper seats in the West Stand family areas to the premium general admission seats in the West Stand and Sir Alf Ramsey Stand.

Below we’ll clear up some key facts relating to buying Ipswich tickets through the club:

For home games, Ipswich fans who had a membership in 2023/24 and attended at least 1 match can enter a priority ballot selling 25% of the allocation available at Portman Road.

Week One:

• Monday, 10:00 AM: Ballot opens for ITFC Members who attended at least one game in 23-24
• Tuesday, 5:00 PM: Ballot closes
• Wednesday: Successful ballot applicants notified
• Friday, 10:00 AM: Tickets sold to successful ballot applicants

Week Two:

• Monday, 10:00 AM: Ipswich Members who are not ITFC Season Ticket holders can purchase a ticket if available.
• Wednesday, 10:00 AM: Members who are also Ipswich Season Ticket holders can buy additional tickets.
• Friday, 10:00 AM: Finally, regular Ipswich Season Ticket holders can attempt to buy extra tickets.

In the extremely unlikely event that there are any tickets remaining, they will go on general sale.

• You get 1 Away Priority Point (APP) for every away match ticket you purchase through the club.
• APPs are counted from the previous season, but not the one before that.
• Due to their massive demand, ITFC away match tickets are prioritised for fans with the most points
• So, Tractor Boys fans who have been on the club’s amazing ride for longer, will be in a better position to buy away tickets
• If you attended Ipswich away games in the Championship in 2023/24, you will be at the front of the queue for away Premier League tickets in 2024/25.

Naturally, this system could turn Ipswich away tickets into something only long-term fans can buy.

To combat that problem, the club has introduced a ballot. It reserves a small percentage of Ipswich away tickets and makes them available to purchase via a lottery system.

So if you fall outside the purchase criteria, you will have a small second chance to get tickets for the game. The number of away match tickets in the ballot will depend on the allocation of the stadium.

• Monday, 10:00 AM: 30+ APP
• Tuesday, 10:00 AM:  25+ APP.
• Wednesday, 10:00 AM: 20+ APP
• Thursday, 10:00 AM: 15+ APP
• Friday, 10:00 AM: 10+ APP
• Monday, 10:00: 5+ APP
• Tuesday, 10:00: If any tickets remain they go on sale to ITFC Season Ticket holders.

• Introduced in 2024, this service allows Ipswich Town Season Ticket holders to relist their ticket if they can’t attend a game.
• There is now a “Sell Tickets” button on the Personal Details tab of the club website.
• If your seat is successfully sold, you will recoup 1/19 of the price of your ITFC Season Ticket.
• This comes back to you as cash, as opposed to credit, as is common with some Premier League teams.

The price of home tickets for Ipswich Town FC is affected by the opposition:

• Grade A games are against the most prestigious teams in the Premier League, like Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal, and are more expensive
• Grade B matches are against the rest of the league, including newly promoted teams, and are up to £6 cheaper.

If you want a little extra luxury for your Ipswich matchday, we’ll look at some of Portman Road’s hospitality packages below.

Here we’ll sum up each package one by one:

Burley’s Bar

Named for the beloved ITFC player and manager George Burley, this is an affordable package. Before, during half-time and after the match you can hang out with fellow Tractor Boys fans in a laid-back pub-style setting.

Hall of Fame

More prestigious, this is a dining experience at shared tables, with unlimited small plates and a complimentary drink on arrival.You can get ready for kick-off in the suite with a live broadcast from Town TV.

Sir Bobby Robson Suite

This lavish experience offers several hours of entertainment in a luxurious setting. Your day will start with a greeting from an Ipswich legend, followed by a three-course meal. There’s tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and all guests receive a matchday programme and teamsheet.

Premier Lounge

At the highest end of ITFC’s matchday hospitality, this package gives you seats in the Director’s Box, as well as a space at an adjacent car park. That is all combined with high-class dining and refreshments at the interval and after the match.

4-6 weeks before a match, if you’re purchasing through the club. These Ipswich VIP packages can be purchased earlier if you’re using the secondary market.

After buying your match tickets for Ipswich Town FC, here’s how to make the most of your matchday experience:

We explain exactly how to get to Portman Road in a detailed guide, but we’ll cover some essentials now

One of the joys of Ipswich Town FC matchdays is the stadium’s town-centre location. Few Premier League grounds are this central, and you can get there from Ipswich Railway Station, a major terminus, in less than 5 minutes on foot. Portman Road is visible from the train as you pull into the station.

There are car parks throughout Ipswich Town Centre, including at the railway station and two NCP facilities directly outside the stadium.

Hang Out in Ipswich Before ITFC Matches

The central location means there are a lot of interesting sights near the stadium. Here are a couple of hotspots:

• Ipswich Waterfront: A picturesque spot on the River Orwell, with a harbour and marina lined with stylish eateries
• Ipswich Town Centre: Full of independent shops and places to eat and drink

Get to Portman Road Early

As you soak in the pre-match atmosphere, it's important to know when to make your way into the stadium. Arriving early will not only help you enjoy the buzz around the ground but also ensure a smooth entry when the turnstiles open, 90 minutes before the game.

The Ipswich Town Fanzone

There’s an award-winning fanzone next to the Magnus Group West Stand, open from 12:30 PM before a 3 PM kick-off. Kids can meet the club mascots, Bluey and Crazee, and there’s a wide range of food and drink as well as live entertainment. This includes chats with former players and live music.

Shopping

The Official Ipswich Town FC Store, Planet Blue, is open from 10 AM on ITFC matchdays, closing at 3 PM and then opening for half an hour. You will find it on the north-east side of the ground, at the corner of the Sir Bobby Robson and Cobbold stands. On sale here is a wide range of club merch, while there’s a gallery window with a view of the Portman road pitch.

Ipswich Town Coach Arrival Experience

On Saturday matchdays there’s a special event available only to families with Ipswich Season Ticket holders under the age of 12. Young fans will be able to greet the Ipswich players as they enter Portman Road. This takes place at the main entrance along Constantine Road at 1:10 PM before a 3 PM kick-off.

Buy An Ipswich Town Programme

The classic Ipswich matchday souvenir, 76-page programmes cost £3.50 and are sold at Planet Blue and stalls around the stadium.

Bag Restrictions

Avoid bringing a bag to Portman Road. If you have no other choice, you should be able to bring the equivalent of a standard carrier bag into the ground.

Prohibited Items

Anything with the potential to compromise safety, including but not limited to glass bottles, selfie sticks, aerosols, large umbrellas or pyrotechnics.

Once you've navigated through security, it's time to explore what awaits you inside Portman Road. Let’s take a look at the best seats, food, drink options, and more

Best Seats at Portman Road Stadium

• Magnus Group West Stand: Ideal for Blues fans with children, this stand is adjacent to the fanzone and has designated family enclosures all along the upper tier and in blocks F, K and L further up.
• Cobbold Stand (East): Also great for families, most of this stand’s lower tier is reserved for younger supporters. Remember that the away fans are seated here, while the lower tier is uncovered, so you will get wet if it rains. New safe-standing can be found in Block A.
• Sir Alf Ramsey Stand (South): A little rowdier, this shortside stand is more modern, benefitting from a roof.
• Sir Bobby Robson Stand (North): Home to the loudest and most boisterous Tractor Boys fans. Children u11 are not permitted in the lower tier of this stand.

Accessibility

Portman Road has just over 100 spaces for wheelchairs, approximately 101 in the Magnus Group West Stand, Sir Alf Ramsey Stand and Sir Bobby Robson Stand. Accessible toilets are located close to these areas. The stadium’s wheelchair spaces are covered, but tend to be exposed to the elements.

Payments

Be advised that Portman Road is a cashless stadium, ending cash payments in 2022.

Food & Drink

A huge variety of food and drink is available on the concourse at Portman Road, from award-winning pies to hot drinks, soft drinks and a lineup of alcoholic beverages, including draught beers to mixer cans. As is the rule at all Premier League stadiums, alcoholic drinks are not permitted in the stands.

Portman Road Big Screen Announcements

You can get a message posted on the big screen at Portman Road, but you need to do it in advance of the game. This will also appear in the matchday programme.

Ipswich Town Crowd Chants

If you’re not a regular at Portman Road you can prove your fandom by joining in classic ITFC chants, as loudly and off-key as possible.

If you need to look them up, some of the greats are, “Who’s the Pride of Anglia”, “Every Saturday We Follow”, 1-0 to the Tractor Boys”, “Blue Army”, “We Hate Norwich”, and “When the Town Goes Marching In”.

Exiting Portman Road

Again, the stadium’s town-centre location makes leaving the stadium as simple as can be. Since Ipswich Railway Station is the main point of departure, you’re recommended to purchase train tickets in advance to avoid a long queue.

Make the Most of Ipswich

Book ahead for a table at one of the restaurants around Ipswich. Waterfront Bistro (15, Regatta Quay, IP4 1FH) and Mariners (Neptune Quay, IP4 1AX) are great picks for dinner.

If you’re driving, it’s a bit more complicated as the congestion around the stadium can take an hour to clear.

Before we finish, we’ve saved a separate section to bring up some things for visiting fans to keep in mind with tickets to Portman Road Stadium.

Arrive as Early as Possible 

Give yourself plenty of time to get through security, which is particularly strict in the away section.

Offensive Chanting

There’s a zero-tolerance policy on anti-social and discriminatory behaviour, which could result in a prosecution.

Pub for Away Fans

The official pub for away fans visiting Portman Road is the Station Hotel, opposite the railway station (Burrell Rd, IP2 8A). Try to stick with this one, as most pubs near the stadium are strictly home fans only.

Portman Road Away Fans Location

As displayed below, the newly expanded visitors’ section has 3,000 seats and includes blocks VU1, VU2, VU3, and VUL (pitchside) in the south end of the Cobbold Road Stand. Gates for these sections are clearly labelled outside the stand along Portman Road. 

To summarise, take the time to make the most of Ipswich town centre and the Portman Road fanzone pregame. Try to get inside the stadium early, make the most of the unique atmosphere, be respectful, and sing your heart out.

Priced at £40 (£35 for season ticket holders), this is the only membership package available to ITFC fans. It comes with a long list of perks, but the headline is that it gives you priority access to Ipswich Town match tickets.

Costing £35, this tier is for overseas fans who want to attend occasional Ipswich Town games. This ITFC membership package will still entitle you to priority ticket access.

At £40, Ipswich’s membership packages for younger fans includes all of the ticketing benefits of adult membership, along with age-specific benefits and goodies across two age bands: 5-9 and 10-16.

Costing £26, this is the way to introduce children aged 0-4 to Ipswich fandom, with age-appropriate merchandise, as well as ticketing benefits.

One per member in the priority window.

No, you have to remember to make a new purchase at the end of every season.

Over 21,000. That was the number of renewed or purchased ITFC Season Tickets for 2024/25.

In summer 2024 the renewal rate was so high that the club didn’t make season tickets available to new customers, starting a season ticket waiting list for Ipswich for 2025/26.

So now you know everything about Ipswich Town tickets, we’ll finish with some team trivia by answering some frequently asked questions about the club.

The Tractor Boys. This name is pretty recent, from the club’s spell in the Premier League in 2001-2003. It honours the club and town’s rural setting.

Another is The Blues, which of course comes from the colour of the strip.

Norwich City. They are local rivals in the neighbouring counties of Suffolk (Ipswich) and Norfolk (Norwich). Matches between the teams are called East Anglian Derbies.

Gamechanger 20 Limited, a US investment group, which purchased a majority share in 2021 when the club was down in League One.

38,010, on 8 March 1975, in an FA Cup 6th Round match against Leeds United.

Yes! The pop star has been the club’s main shirt sponsor since 2021. The 2024/25 shirt advertises his “+-=÷x” tour.