Beerflation: The cost of a pint near every Premier League stadium in 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Written by

Emily Tye

Reviewed by

Amy Lancashire

Few rituals feel as essential to matchday as a pint before kick-off, whether it’s enjoyed inside the ground or at the local a few streets away. But while a pre-match pint is a fixture of the football experience, the price can vary dramatically depending on where you choose to drink.

New research from credit card experts Zable has analysed the average cost of a pint at pubs near every Premier League stadium, also comparing these prices with those inside each ground to reveal where fans could save by heading to the pub.

The most expensive Premier League clubs for a pre-match pint at nearby pubs

Analysing the average price of a pint at pubs near each Premier League stadium, it might not come as a surprise that London stadiums top the ranking. Chelsea comes in first place, where fans can expect to pay an average of £6.94 at pubs close to Stamford Bridge. Spurs follows at £6.63, while Crystal Palace (£6.25) comes in third. With thousands of supporters descending on stadiums before kick-off, the cost of pre-match drinks can quickly add up.

The top 10 most expensive pre-game pint prices at nearby stadium pubs:

The most affordable Premier League clubs for a pre-match pint at nearby pubs

At the other end of the table, newly promoted Coventry supporters are getting the best deal in the league with the average pint nearby to the stadium costing £4.16. Sunderland comes in second (£4.41), followed by Hull City (£4.70).

The top 10 most affordable pre-game pint prices at nearby stadium pubs:

The most expensive Premier League stadiums for a pint

But what about the price of a pint once you’re inside the stadium? We looked at current stadium pint prices to see which grounds are the most expensive for a matchday drink.

Arsenal currently has the most expensive stadium pint at £6.80, followed by Chelsea (£6.50) and Aston Villa (£6.10). At the other end of the table, Ipswich Town offers the cheapest stadium pint at just £3.50.

The most and least expensive stadium pint prices across the Premier League:

Where football fans face the biggest match day pint premiums 

While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive than those at nearby pubs, our research shows that the difference can vary considerably depending on the ground. Vitality Stadium, home to Bournemouth, has the biggest stadium pint premium, with fans paying 18.64% more inside the ground than at nearby pubs. 

Meanwhile, Leeds United fans could save 86p per pint by drinking locally, a premium of 18.21%, followed by Sunderland (13.38%).

Pint price differences at every Premier League club (nearby pubs vs. inside the stadium):

*Table ranked by % difference.

Where can you find stadium pint prices to be cheaper than surrounding pubs?

While heading to the pub might seem like the obvious way to avoid inflated stadium prices, the data reveals that this isn't always the case. At eight of the 20 clubs analysed, fans can actually get a cheaper pint inside the stadium than at a nearby pub.

Ipswich Town offers the biggest saving, with a pint at Portman Road costing just £3.50 compared with £5.27 at pubs nearby. That's a saving of £1.77 per pint, or 33.54%. Hull City follows, with a stadium pint costing £3.90 compared with £4.70 at nearby pubs, while Coventry fans can save 56p by drinking inside the CBS Arena.

So while stadium drinks often get a bad rap for their prices, the data suggests fans shouldn't automatically assume the pub is the cheaper option. Whether you're heading for a pre-match pint, grabbing a drink at half-time or celebrating after the final whistle, the cheapest option isn't always where you'd expect it to be.

Adam McAllister at Zable says:

"For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.

"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."

Sources and methodology: 

Methodology:

Zable analysed all 20 2026/2027 Premier League teams, recording the price of the cheapest draught beer at pubs near each stadium. Pubs within a mile were prioritised; however, where stadiums have limited pubs nearby (e.g Amex Stadium), those at a further distance were used. Five pubs per team were analysed, equalling 100 pubs in total. To avoid skewing results, Wetherspoons pubs were removed from the ranking.

The cost of a pint within each stadium was taken from Seat Pick (Football Ground used for Ipswich Town, Hull City and Coventry City stadiums).

All data collected in August 2026.