Buy Brighton vs Manchester City tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with kick-off scheduled for Saturday 23 January 2027 at 15:00 UK time at the Amex. It is Premier League matchday 22, and broadcast selections can still move the game to a different day or time, so keep the weekend free until the final slot is confirmed. The visitors arrive as one of the division's pacesetters; the hosts arrive having beaten them in each of the last two meetings on the south coast.
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That run has changed how this fixture feels. For years Brighton & Hove Albion supporters came to the Amex hoping to keep the score respectable against City. Now they arrive expecting a contest, and the demand for seats reflects it.
January adds weight. By matchday 22 the table has taken shape at both ends, and City's title push and Brighton's hopes of another European campaign mean neither side can treat the afternoon lightly.
The Amex holds just under 32,000, and season tickets are sold out, so most of the ground is spoken for before single-match sales even open. What remains goes first to members through priority windows, and a Category A fixture against City is one of the first home games of the season to disappear.
Manchester City bring a big away following to the south coast, with an allocation of around 3,300 in the South Stand. They finished second last season and are back in the Champions League, so their supporters travel with high expectations and snap up every ticket in the away end.
Recent results add to the pull. Brighton beat City 2-1 at the Amex in November 2024 and again by the same score in August 2025, and they drew 1-1 here in May 2023. For neutrals, that makes this one of the more unpredictable meetings with a title contender of recent years, and interest from visitors outside Sussex tends to rise accordingly.
Brighton are also in Europe again this season, having reached the Conference League league phase. A busy calendar, a full ground and a visiting side chasing the title combine to make this one of the scarcest tickets of the Amex winter programme.
The fixture list adds another twist. City play Lens away in the Champions League on Wednesday 20 January, three days before this game, so they arrive on the south coast after a midweek trip to France. Home supporters will see that as an opportunity, and it is one more reason the Amex is expected to be full and loud from the first whistle.
Technically yes, but not easily. Brighton do not require membership to buy tickets, but members get priority purchase windows for home and away games, and for Category A fixtures like this one those windows usually absorb what is available. MyAlbion membership costs £38 for UK adults, and it gives access to those early windows rather than a guaranteed seat.
Season tickets are sold out, and the premium 1901 Club runs a waiting list, so the traditional routes into the Amex are closed for anyone starting from scratch this season. Any tickets that reach general sale for a game of this profile are few and go quickly.
City supporters face the same squeeze at their end. The away allocation is distributed through the visiting club's own channels, with priority usually linked to loyalty points built up at previous away games. Casual City fans rarely get close.
London-based supporters of both clubs add another layer of demand. Brighton is around an hour from the capital by train, which makes a Saturday afternoon at the Amex an easy day out, and plenty of buyers without any club membership try their luck on this fixture every season. That extra pressure lands on exactly the seats neutrals want, which is why the resale market is the realistic option for most of them.
The resale marketplace is the practical route for everyone else. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from verified sellers, and every order is backed by a 150% money-back guarantee if the tickets do not arrive as described. Supply tends to rise as members confirm their plans in the weeks before the game, so it pays to look more than once.
When a seat comes from a member's account, the listing should explain exactly how it will reach you and how you will get into the ground. Good sellers spell this out clearly. If a listing is vague about delivery or access, ask before you buy, because a Category A game against City is not the day to find out at the turnstile.
Five factors drive prices for this fixture. Seat location comes first, with central West Stand seats priced well above the corners and upper rows. Demand is the second, and City sit in Brighton's top pricing band alongside the other big six visitors.
Timing matters too, since prices firm up once the broadcast slot is confirmed. The competition context adds weight, with both clubs chasing important league places in the second half of the season. Hospitality sits in a bracket of its own.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £120 – £180 | Budget-minded buyers and groups | Upper tier corners and seats behind the goals |
| Longside standard | £160 – £240 | First-time visitors wanting a balanced view | East Stand seats away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £200 – £320+ | Fans who want to be close to the action | Central lower tier seats in the East or West Stand |
| Premium seating | £300 – £450+ | Couples and business visitors | Central West Stand seats with lounge access |
| Hospitality / VIP | £500 – £1,000+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Restaurant, box and lounge packages in the West Stand |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Brighton's own prices for Category A games sit well below these resale ranges, with adult tickets for the top pricing bands typically in the £50 to £80 range. The gap reflects how few seats reach open sale for this fixture, rather than the club's pricing.
The broadcast slot also moves the market. A Saturday 15:00 kick-off suits day-trippers from London, while a move to Sunday or an evening slot changes who can travel and when. Once the final timing is confirmed, listings tend to reprice within days, so buyers who commit early usually pay less than those who wait for certainty.
The Amex Community Stadium seating plan splits into four stands. The West Stand is the main stand, holding more than 13,000 and housing the premium areas. The East Stand faces it and includes the Family Stand, while the North Stand and South Stand close off each end.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stand (central) | Comfort-first buyers and hospitality guests | High | The main stand with the dugouts, the 1901 Club and most hospitality |
| West Stand (upper tier) | Buyers who want the whole shape of the game | Mid to high | Height and a central view without the premium price |
| East Stand | First-time visitors and neutrals | Mid | A clear side-on view opposite the dugouts, including the Family Stand |
| North Stand | Home supporters who want noise and atmosphere | Lower to mid | Home to the most vocal Brighton support; not for anyone in City colours |
| South Stand (home areas) | Groups and budget buyers | Lower | Behind the southern goal, next to the visitors' section |
| Away section | Manchester City supporters | Set by allocation | South Stand lower and south-east corner, around 3,300 seats. Sky blue belongs here only |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the East Stand or the upper West Stand, where the view is balanced and you avoid the most partisan areas. Families often favour the Family Stand section of the East Stand, which offers a calmer setting without losing sight of the atmosphere. For more on the ground and the other fixtures it hosts, see our Amex Community Stadium guide.
The stadium opened in 2011 with a capacity of around 22,000 and has grown to just under 32,000 since. The bowl has no supporting pillars, so sightlines are clear from every stand, and even the away end has padded seats with generous legroom.
The club has also been investing in the ground, with a redevelopment programme that includes expanded safe standing. For buyers this matters mainly in the North Stand, where the most vocal home support gathers and where seated tickets may sit close to standing areas. If you want a calmer view, the East Stand and upper West Stand remain the safer choices.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Heineken Experience | Fans upgrading from a standard ticket | A relaxed pre-match bar and food with a good seat |
| Goldstone Restaurant | Couples and small groups | A sit-down meal before the game, named after the club's old ground |
| Legends Box | Corporate groups and celebrations | A private box for up to 12 guests with catering and a pitch view |
| 1901 Club | Business hosts and regular premium buyers | Premium seats and dining in the West Stand; a waiting list applies |
Brighton's hospitality range covers everything from casual pre-match bars to private boxes, and City are one of the visits that sell out earliest. Packages differ in arrival time, dress code and what is included, so read each listing's notes before you commit.
For groups, hospitality is also one of the most reliable ways to sit together. Standard blocks of four or more are very hard to find for this fixture once members have taken their seats. Corporate buyers in Sussex and London tend to book the City game well ahead, so hospitality availability usually narrows long before standard seats.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Confirm when the seller will transfer the ticket and which app or account it arrives in |
| Member card seat | If the seat sits on a member's account, confirm exactly how access will work on the day |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Make sure you receive a printable file and bring a clean copy or a clear screenshot |
| Hospitality pass | Confirm where the pass is issued and which entrance serves the lounge |
Always read the listing notes before you buy, as they state the delivery method and any restrictions. Bring valid photo ID, charge your phone fully and save the ticket offline before you leave, because signal can dip when the whole ground arrives at once. If you are meeting friends with separate tickets, agree a meeting point away from the station exit, where crowds are heaviest before kick-off.
Falmer station sits right next to the ground, around nine minutes by train from Brighton, and match tickets for league games include free train travel within the Brighton zone. Park and Ride services also run on matchdays from Mill Road, Brighton Racecourse and Mithras House. Aim to arrive an hour early, as the trains fill quickly in the build-up to a sold-out game and extra services can still run at capacity.
After the final whistle, queues for the trains back to Brighton and Lewes build fast. Staying in the Fan Zone for a short while, or walking to one of the Park and Ride stops, often makes the journey home calmer.
The Fan Zone outside the north-east corner is the main pre-match gathering point, with bars serving local ales from Lewes breweries. There are few pubs near the ground itself, so most visitors either eat in Brighton before catching the train or arrive early and use the Fan Zone. On a January afternoon, dress warmly: the Amex sits on the edge of the South Downs and the wind off the hills can be sharp.
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Most overseas buyers receive tickets by mobile transfer or e-ticket, so you can buy from abroad and have everything ready before you land. Request seats together at the point of purchase if you travel as a group, and give the seller the exact name and email you will use on the day. Gatwick Airport has direct trains to Brighton, making the south coast an easy day trip for visitors landing in London.
Premier League broadcast picks can move a Saturday 15:00 game to a Sunday or a later slot, so book flexible travel that covers the whole weekend. City supporters travelling from Manchester face one of the longest away trips of their season, which is why many make a weekend of it on the south coast. Brighton itself makes an easy base, with the seafront, the Lanes and plenty of places to eat within walking distance of Brighton station, and the train to Falmer taking under ten minutes on the day.
Manchester City were the first team Brighton ever faced in the Premier League, on 12 August 2017, and they won 2-0 at the Amex. Two seasons later City sealed the 2018/19 title here on the final day with a 4-1 win after Brighton had taken the lead, and in July 2020 they won 5-0 in an empty stadium. For the first few years, this was a fixture Brighton supporters approached with more hope than expectation.
The 2019 game in particular is part of Premier League folklore. City needed to win on the final day to hold off Liverpool, and for a few minutes after Brighton went ahead the title race swung the other way. City responded quickly and won comfortably, but the afternoon underlined how much this fixture can matter at the business end of a season.
The turning point came in May 2021, when Brighton came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against the newly crowned champions. After a 1-4 defeat later that year and a 4-0 loss in April 2024, the modern pattern has swung firmly towards the hosts: a 1-1 draw in May 2023, then back-to-back 2-1 wins in November 2024 and August 2025. City have not won at the Amex in the Premier League since April 2024.
That shift mirrors Brighton's own rise. The club reached European football for the first time in 2023/24, playing in the Europa League, and is back in UEFA competition this season through the Conference League. City, meanwhile, remain one of the division's leading sides, which is exactly why a home win against them still means so much at the Amex.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how quickly the balance has changed. Brighton went from conceding 11 goals across their first three home meetings with City to winning three of the last six. For buyers, that turns a match that once looked like a formality into one of the more open fixtures on the Amex calendar.
The figures below cover all nine Premier League meetings at the Amex with Brighton as hosts, since the club's promotion in 2017.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 |
| Brighton wins | 3 |
| Manchester City wins | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Brighton goals | 10 |
| Manchester City goals | 24 |
| Biggest Brighton win | 3-2 (18 May 2021); 2-1 (9 Nov 2024 and 31 Aug 2025) |
| Biggest Manchester City win | 0-5 (11 Jul 2020) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 12 Aug 2017 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 31 Aug 2025 |
Source: match-by-match data from fussballdaten.de, with each result confirmed by ESPN, Sky Sports, Sports Mole or Manchester City match reports.
Every one of Brighton's three home wins in the fixture has been by a single goal, while four of City's five wins have come by three goals or more. That contrast sums up the fixture: when Brighton hold firm the game tends to stay tight, and when City take control it can get away from the hosts quickly.
The only draw came in May 2023, a 1-1 with City already confirmed as champions. Across the nine meetings, City have averaged well over two goals a game at the Amex, but in the last two they have scored just once in each match. That tightening is a big part of why this fixture now attracts neutral buyers who once would have looked elsewhere.
Every Premier League game Brighton have hosted against City at the Amex, newest first, from August 2017 to August 2025. Scores are shown with Brighton first, and every result sits within the same scope as the figures above.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | 2-1 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | 2-1 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 0-4 |
| 24 May 2023 | 1-1 |
| 23 Oct 2021 | 1-4 |
| 18 May 2021 | 3-2 |
| 11 Jul 2020 | 0-5 |
| 12 May 2019 | 1-4 |
| 12 Aug 2017 | 0-2 |
Source: fussballdaten.de, with each result also confirmed by ESPN, Sky Sports, Sports Mole or Manchester City match reports.
Buying before the broadcast slot is confirmed usually gives the widest choice, as prices climb once travel plans firm up.
Visiting supporters are housed in the South Stand lower tier and south-east corner, so anyone in City colours should only buy seats listed there.
League match tickets have included free train travel within the Brighton zone, but confirm the details shown on your own ticket.
Yes, filter for seats together when you choose your quantity and only listings that keep your group side by side will show.
Options range from pre-match bars and restaurant packages to private boxes for up to 12 guests, and each listing sets out its own inclusions.
Sources: Brighton & Hove Albion official matchday and ticketing information, Premier League fixture list, ESPN, Sky Sports, Sports Mole, Manchester City match reports, Football Ground Guide and fussballdaten.de.