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# How Ipswich Town's new £15 parking fee compares to other football clubs
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/how-itfcs-new-parking-fees-compare-to-other-football-clubs/
- Published: 2024-12-05T09:37:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:28:20.000Z
- Description: Ipswich Borough Council's new £15 matchday parking charge, which came into effect on Tuesday, ranks among the highest in English football, contradicting the council's claim it aligns with other Premier League clubs' rates.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Councils, #article, Ipswich Town Football Club, Ipswich Borough Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**The big picture**: The council defended the recent price increases by saying the £15 charge is "significantly lower than car parks close to other Premier League grounds" and addresses "significant congestion" around Portman Road on matchdays.

**Yes, but:** The new fee makes Ipswich Town's stadium matchday parking among the most expensive in English football. This is despite being a newly promoted club located outside of London, where car parking is more limited – especially at stadiums like the Emirates where resident-only parking is in operation on matchdays.

**What's next**: The charges now apply to all council-operated long-stay car parks on Portman Road, Princes Street and West End, from three hours before kick-off until an hour after the first whistle. The council has confirmed no discount will be in place for Blue Badge holders.

**The bottom line**: Despite council claims about pricing alignment with Premier League venues, Ipswich Town fans now face some of the highest matchday parking charges in English football, surpassing even established top-flight clubs like Liverpool (£5) and Manchester City (£6).

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