Inside Fulham’s new stand as ‘mad’ prices revealed including £12,000 ticket with sommelier service and alfresco dining
FULHAM’S new Riverside Stand includes an eye-watering £12,000 corporate ticket that boasts a sommelier service and even alfresco dining.
Fulham’s new £100million stadium development will be ready for business in December.
And it will see Craven Cottage’s capacity rise from 25,678 to 29,589.
Fans have already hit out at regular ticket prices for the Riverside, with a single seat costing between £120-125 and season tickets going for £3,000 each.
But those figures pale in comparison with the fees being charged for the new stand’s corporate facilities.
Various VIP experiences are on offer for those with cash to splash, ranging from a rooftop bar and fine dining area to a SWIMMING POOL.
The Riverside also boasts of its unrivalled views of west and central London.
But it will cost a pretty penny to experience the full package, according to Fulham Focus.
The cheapest corporate season ticket is the Matchday Plus Tier, which will set punters back £3,250.
Guarantees must be made to keep the ticket for two seasons, with a 5 per cent cost rise in the second.
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It comes with a seat in the Riverside Stand, plus three drinks and a half-time snack in the lounge area.
The next ticket is The Dugout, which is located at the bottom of the stand behind the benches.
For £4,500 – plus VAT – fans are served “traditional small plates” and drinks up to half-time.
Moving up to Level 01 is the Thames Bar Room, which costs £5,250 plus VAT.
Bizarrely there are no views of the pitch or river here.
But it includes drinks throughout the day and past the final whistle, as well as an appearance from a Fulham legend.
For £6,000 plus VAT, fans can experience networking hub The Originals.
Styled as a bar for business people, it boasts inclusive drinks, roaming plates and chef stations.
However, the next stage is where things get truly exciting.
For those who fancy a swimming pool with their football matches, the Sky Deck will set you back £7,750 plus VAT.
It covers the top three levels of the stand while providing experimental grub and drinks pop-ups.
However, the swimming pool is merely for decoration purposes only, with punters not allowed to take a cheeky dip on matchday.
The second-highest ticket is priced at £8,500 plus VAT and gives fans access to The Brasserie.
This area is based around the halfway line and includes an a la carte menu designed and curated by a Michelin Starred Chef.
Finally, the Riverside’s top ticket costs a staggering £10,000 plus VAT – making for a round £12k.
The Gourmet boasts the “best seats in the house”, includes a sommelier service to keep wine glasses filled, and rotates menus from various Michelin Starred Chefs for an alfresco dining experience.
Not only that, a first-team player will also be available to interact with fans and answer questions on match days.
Regular fans appeared to be less than impressed with the Riverside’s corporate offerings.
One said: “The people’s game is over.”
Another declared: “These numbers are mad.”
One noted: “Put me down for a few, just selling a few body parts to fund it.”
Another added: “It’s the world of football these days, not for the true fan.”