{
  "name": "Soccer Trippers Football Ticket Access Index 2026/27",
  "version": "2026.08.13",
  "published_at": "2026-08-04",
  "last_modified": "2026-08-13",
  "publisher": "Soccer Trippers, operated by Clubhouse Concepts",
  "licence": "https://soccertrippers.com/legal/terms/#dataset-license",
  "methodology": "https://soccertrippers.com/football-ticket-access-index/",
  "suggested_citation": "Soccer Trippers (2026). Football Ticket Access Index 2026/27 (Version 2026.08.13). https://soccertrippers.com/football-ticket-access-index/",
  "access_band_definitions": {
    "often-available": "Often reaches public sale",
    "variable": "Fixture-dependent",
    "limited": "Limited",
    "very-limited": "Very difficult"
  },
  "records": [
    {
      "club": "1. FC Köln",
      "club_slug": "fc-koln",
      "city": "Cologne",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Köln caps season tickets to preserve a day-ticket allocation, but members receive early access and popular fixtures can still sell out before a wider sale or official resale release.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://fc.de/service/stadionerlebnis/ticketing",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/cologne/1-fc-koln-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "1. FC Union Berlin",
      "club_slug": "union-berlin",
      "city": "Berlin",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Union states that men's home tickets are allocated among club members by lottery. Demand exceeds the available places, so membership or the official resale market does not guarantee a ticket.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.fc-union-berlin.de/de/stadion/besucherinfos/ticketpreise-2pVY",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/berlin/union-berlin/union-berlin/"
    },
    {
      "club": "1. FSV Mainz 05",
      "club_slug": "mainz-05",
      "city": "Mainz",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Mainz sells remaining home inventory in its official online shop up to kick-off and may open a matchday ticket office. Availability still depends on the opponent and exact fixture.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.mainz05.de/tickets/infos-zum-stadionbesuch",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/mainz/mainz-soccer-travel-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "AC Milan",
      "club_slug": "ac-milan",
      "city": "Milan",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "AC Milan sells through its official booking portal; priority phases can precede general sale and high-demand matches may be restricted.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://booking.acmilan.com/en",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/milan/ac-milan-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "AC Monza",
      "club_slug": "monza",
      "city": "Monza",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Monza publishes each home sale in its official ticket section and links the authorised platform from there. Identity and territorial rules can change for an individual match.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.acmonza.com/en/ticketing/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/monza/monza-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "ACF Fiorentina",
      "club_slug": "fiorentina",
      "city": "Florence",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Fiorentina publishes match-specific sale phases in its official ticketing section. Stadium reconstruction can alter open sections, capacity and access for an individual fixture.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.acffiorentina.com/ticketing",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/florence/fiorentina/fiorentina/"
    },
    {
      "club": "AFC Bournemouth",
      "club_slug": "afc-bournemouth",
      "city": "Bournemouth",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Bournemouth releases home tickets through fixture-specific points drops at a small ground; a listing does not mean a new account can buy immediately.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.afcb.co.uk/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/bournemouth/bournemouth-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "AJ Auxerre",
      "club_slug": "aj-auxerre",
      "city": "Auxerre",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Auxerre sells through its club-owned ticket office. The compact Abbé-Deschamps makes remaining public inventory sensitive to the opponent and sales phase.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.aja.fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/auxerre/aj-auxerre-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Ajax",
      "club_slug": "ajax",
      "city": "Amsterdam",
      "country": "Netherlands",
      "league": "Eredivisie",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Ajax sells through its official shop and official Resale; account verification and priority windows can limit access before any remaining seats appear.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-04",
      "official_source_url": "https://english.ajax.nl/fans/ticket-sale-eredivisie/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/holland/amsterdam/ajax-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Angers SCO",
      "club_slug": "angers-sco",
      "city": "Angers",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Angers lists home matches in its official ticket shop. Public availability is fixture-specific, so open the exact event before committing to travel.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.angers-sco.fr/fr",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/angers/angers-sco-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Arsenal",
      "club_slug": "arsenal",
      "city": "London",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Arsenal generally allocates member tickets by ballot and uses its official Ticket Exchange for returned seats; membership does not guarantee success.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.arsenal.com/tickets",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/london/arsenal-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "AS Monaco",
      "club_slug": "as-monaco",
      "city": "Monaco",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Monaco operates a direct official ticket office with fixture-level availability; check the selected match and purchase conditions before booking travel.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.asmonaco.com/en",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/monaco/as-monaco-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "AS Roma",
      "club_slug": "as-roma",
      "city": "Rome",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Roma sells single-match tickets on its own site and publishes the exact sale phase per fixture; a free MyASR account may be required.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.asroma.com/en/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/rome/as-roma-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Aston Villa",
      "club_slug": "aston-villa",
      "city": "Birmingham",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Villa publishes match-specific sale criteria and gives members priority; check the official shop for any later public or resale availability.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.avfc.co.uk/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/birmingham/aston-villa-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Atalanta BC",
      "club_slug": "atalanta",
      "city": "Bergamo",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Atalanta publishes a separate sale notice for each home match and uses Vivaticket; priority, supporter-card and territorial restrictions can vary by fixture.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.atalanta.it/biglietteria",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/bergamo/atalanta-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Athletic Club",
      "club_slug": "athletic-club",
      "city": "Bilbao",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Athletic Club sells through its official San Mamés ticket platform and offers a fixture alert when match tickets have not yet been released.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/bilbao/athletic-club-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Atlético Madrid",
      "club_slug": "atletico-madrid",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Atlético lists match tickets and premium options in its official shop; availability and purchase limits vary by fixture.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://entradas.atleticodemadrid.com/territorioatleti/events?hl=en-US",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/madrid/atletico-madrid-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Bayer 04 Leverkusen",
      "club_slug": "bayer-leverkusen",
      "city": "Leverkusen",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Leverkusen's 2026/27 early-booking phase gives members access across the home calendar, with stricter eligibility for several high-demand opponents. Use the official exchange for later returns.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.bayer04.de/de-de/news/bayer04/alle-infos-zur-fruehbucherphase-fuer-die-bundesliga-heimspiele-202627",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/leverkusen/bayer-leverkusen-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Bayern Munich",
      "club_slug": "bayern-munich",
      "city": "Munich",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Bayern uses ticket requests or a ballot for overbooked matches and an official Ticket Exchange; never assume a seat is available from the fixture alone.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://fcbayern.com/en/tickets/mens-pro-team",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/munich/bayern-munich-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Bologna FC 1909",
      "club_slug": "bologna",
      "city": "Bologna",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Bologna lists each home fixture in its official ticket hub. Some matches begin with restricted presales; online buyers must complete email and mobile OTP identification.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.bolognafc.it/en/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/bologna/bologna-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Borussia Dortmund",
      "club_slug": "borussia-dortmund",
      "city": "Dortmund",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "BVB says almost every home match sells out well in advance; official resale can release individual seats later.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.bvb.de/de/en/tickets.html",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/dortmund/borussia-dortmund-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Borussia Mönchengladbach",
      "club_slug": "borussia-monchengladbach",
      "city": "Mönchengladbach",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Borussia publishes home events through its club-owned ticket shop. Sale phases, member priority and the official secondary market determine whether a specific match reaches public buyers.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://tickets.borussia.de/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/monchengladbach/borussia-monchengladbach-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Brentford FC",
      "club_slug": "brentford",
      "city": "London",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Premier League standard tickets require membership and remain subject to availability and Ticket Access Points; the club's official exchange is also membership-led.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/match-ticket-information-for-supporters",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/london/brentford-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Brighton & Hove Albion",
      "club_slug": "brighton-hove-albion",
      "city": "Brighton",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "MyAlbion+ members receive priority for Premier League tickets; high-category matches may not reach general sale and new memberships can carry a waiting period.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://tickets.brightonandhovealbion.com/usercontent/documents/html/memberships.html?ver=1715904000",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/brighton/brighton-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "CA Osasuna",
      "club_slug": "osasuna",
      "city": "Pamplona",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Osasuna publishes each home sale separately. Members and Soy Rojill@ holders can receive priority before any public window, while released season-ticket seats may add later inventory.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://entradas.osasuna.es/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/pamplona/osasuna-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Cagliari Calcio",
      "club_slug": "cagliari",
      "city": "Cagliari",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Cagliari publishes current sale notices in its official ticket hub and routes purchases through TicketOne. The small Unipol Domus makes remaining public inventory fixture-dependent.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://cagliaricalcio.com/en/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/cagliari/cagliari-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Chelsea",
      "club_slug": "chelsea",
      "city": "London",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "For 2026/27, supporters aged over 16 must complete online ID verification before ticket access. Home general-admission tickets use an application window for eligible members, with loyalty-point restrictions on selected fixtures.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-05",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-fc-introduces-ticketing-policy-updates-for-the-2026-27-season",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/london/chelsea-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Como 1907",
      "club_slug": "como-1907",
      "city": "Como",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Como uses priority phases before any general sale. The small stadium and reconstruction work make remaining public inventory highly fixture-dependent.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://comofootball.com/en/como-cup-2026-%7C-ticket-information/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/como/como-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Coventry City",
      "club_slug": "coventry-city",
      "city": "Coventry",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Coventry's 2026/27 home-ticket rules are still being published. Use the club's official shop and check the eligibility shown for the exact fixture before booking travel.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.ccfc.co.uk/tickets/home-tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/coventry/coventry-city-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Crystal Palace",
      "club_slug": "crystal-palace",
      "city": "London",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Palace uses its official ticketing account and fixture-specific eligibility; membership or booking history can be required for higher-demand matches.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.cpfc.co.uk/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/london/crystal-palace/crystal-palace/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Deportivo Alavés",
      "club_slug": "deportivo-alaves",
      "city": "Vitoria-Gasteiz",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Alavés lists its 2026/27 home fixtures in the club-owned ticket hub. Select the exact match because availability, prices and open sections can still change by opponent.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://deportivoalaves.com/es/entradas",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/vitoria-gasteiz/deportivo-alaves-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Eintracht Frankfurt",
      "club_slug": "eintracht-frankfurt",
      "city": "Frankfurt",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Eintracht gives members the first home-sale window and can use applications for top matches. Public sale starts only when seats remain after the member phase.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://profis.eintracht.de/news/heimtickets-gegen-augsburg-freiburg-und-koeln-2026-27-178334/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/frankfurt/eintracht-frankfurt-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Elche CF",
      "club_slug": "elche-cf",
      "city": "Elche",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Elche operates an official online ticket platform. Tickets are nominative and match-specific restrictions or release phases can apply, so verify the selected fixture before booking travel.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://entradas.elchecf.es/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/elche/elche-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "ESTAC Troyes",
      "club_slug": "estac-troyes",
      "city": "Troyes",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "ESTAC publishes official ticket-office information and fixture sales through its club site. Confirm the named match and active sales channel before travelling.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.estac.fr/billetterie-les-horaires/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/troyes/estac-troyes-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Everton FC",
      "club_slug": "everton",
      "city": "Liverpool",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Everton publishes a fixture-specific order of sale; membership normally has priority before any general sale or official resale inventory.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.evertonfc.com/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/liverpool/everton-fc/everton-fc/"
    },
    {
      "club": "FC Augsburg",
      "club_slug": "fc-augsburg",
      "city": "Augsburg",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Augsburg normally starts home sales after the exact kick-off has been set. Members receive priority, followed by public sale when inventory remains; the club says this is usually around six weeks before the match.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.fcaugsburg.de/page/ticket-heimspiele-15?_locale=en",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/augsburg/fc-augsburg-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "FC Barcelona",
      "club_slug": "fc-barcelona",
      "city": "Barcelona",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Barcelona releases tickets to the general public by fixture and offers a separate route for large groups; marquee games can remain constrained.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/tickets/futbol",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/barcelona/fc-barcelona/fc-barcelona-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "FC Lorient",
      "club_slug": "fc-lorient",
      "city": "Lorient",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Lorient lists home events in its official shop. The route is direct, but remaining seats and public eligibility still depend on the selected match.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.fclorient.bzh/fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/lorient/fc-lorient-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "FC Porto",
      "club_slug": "fc-porto",
      "city": "Porto",
      "country": "Portugal",
      "league": "Primeira Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "FC Porto sells all match tickets through its club-owned platform; priority may expand in stages from attendance-qualified members to registered public users when inventory remains.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.fcporto.pt/pt/noticias/20250703-pt-perguntas-e-respostas-sobre-as-mudancas-na-bilhetica-e-nao-so-do-fc-porto",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/portugal/porto/fc-porto/fc-porto/"
    },
    {
      "club": "FC Schalke 04",
      "club_slug": "schalke-04",
      "city": "Gelsenkirchen",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Schalke lists home tickets and returned seats only through its official shop and Ticketbörse. Its very large membership means high-demand Bundesliga fixtures can be difficult despite the arena's size.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://tickets.schalke04.de/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/gelsenkirchen/schalke-04/schalke-04/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Feyenoord Rotterdam",
      "club_slug": "feyenoord",
      "city": "Rotterdam",
      "country": "Netherlands",
      "league": "Eredivisie",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Feyenoord publishes priority sales in its official ticket shop and returned seats through the official Ticket Exchange; popular fixtures are often constrained.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.feyenoord.com/nl/tickets/ticket-exchange",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/holland/rotterdam/feyenoord/feyenoord-rotterdam/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Frosinone Calcio",
      "club_slug": "frosinone",
      "city": "Frosinone",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Frosinone identifies Vivaticket as its authorised online channel and publishes conditions per match. Named-ticket and supporter-card rules can still apply to particular sectors.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.frosinonecalcio.com/info-biglietteria/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/frosinone/frosinone-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Fulham FC",
      "club_slug": "fulham",
      "city": "London",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Fulham publishes priority windows per match and some fixtures reach general sale; groups of ten or more have a separate official enquiry route.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.fulhamfc.com/tickets-and-hospitality/match-tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/london/fulham/fulham-fc/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Genoa CFC",
      "club_slug": "genoa",
      "city": "Genoa",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Genoa sells through its official Vivaticket shop and named physical outlets. A DNA Genoa card or territorial restriction can apply to selected fixtures and sectors.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://genoacfc.it/biglietteria/punti-vendita/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/genoa/genoa-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Getafe CF",
      "club_slug": "getafe-cf",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Getafe sells online through its official shop and announces each sales window on the club site. Rebuild works and major opponents can change open sections and demand.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.getafecf.com/entradas/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/madrid/getafe/getafe/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Hamburger SV",
      "club_slug": "hamburger-sv",
      "city": "Hamburg",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "HSV publishes the member and public-sale status for each fixture. Some matches never reach free sale, and the club identifies hsv.de and its hotline as the only official routes.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.hsv.de/tickets/einzelkarten/informationen-zweitmarkt",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/hamburg/hamburger-sv-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Hull City",
      "club_slug": "hull-city",
      "city": "Hull",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Hull sells match tickets through its official ticket office, but purchase history or phased eligibility can apply. Check the exact fixture rather than assuming general sale.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/hull/hull-city-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Inter Milan",
      "club_slug": "inter-milan",
      "city": "Milan",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Inter publishes match-specific sales phases; some fixtures reach general sale, while major matches may require an earlier priority route.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.inter.it/en/tickets",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/milan/inter-milan-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Ipswich Town",
      "club_slug": "ipswich-town",
      "city": "Ipswich",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Ipswich begins 2026/27 Premier League home sales with a member ballot, followed by member windows and official season-ticket resale; one ticket per eligible account is typical.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2026/july/24/ticket-details---sunderland--h-/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/ipswich/ipswich-town-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Juventus",
      "club_slug": "juventus",
      "city": "Turin",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Juventus publishes match-specific priority and free-sale phases in its only official ticket shop; registration is required and each phase can have different eligibility.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.juventus.com/en/tickets/standard/first-team-men/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/turin/juventus-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Le Havre AC",
      "club_slug": "le-havre-ac",
      "city": "Le Havre",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "HAC routes supporters through its official ticket portal and publishes the active events there. Confirm the exact fixture and sector before booking travel.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.hac.football/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/le-havre/le-havre-ac-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Le Mans FC",
      "club_slug": "le-mans-fc",
      "city": "Le Mans",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Le Mans operates a club-owned ticket shop with match-specific events. Treat the exact checkout—not the fixture list—as the availability signal.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.lemansfc.fr/fr",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/le-mans/le-mans-fc-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Leeds United",
      "club_slug": "leeds-united",
      "city": "Leeds",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Each supporter normally needs a current My Leeds membership to apply for one home ticket; matches tend to sell out before matchday and membership does not guarantee success.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.leedsunited.com/en/matchday",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/leeds/leeds-united-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Levante UD",
      "club_slug": "levante-ud",
      "city": "Valencia",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Levante lists home events in its official ticketing platform. Public inventory is generally selected match by match and may be constrained for derbies or major opponents.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://ticketing.levanteud.com/es",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/valencia/levante/levante-ud/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Liverpool",
      "club_slug": "liverpool",
      "city": "Liverpool",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Most men's tickets require All Red membership and may also require match credits or a ballot; official hospitality is the clearer visitor route when available.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/how-to-buy-tickets",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/liverpool/liverpool-fc-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "LOSC Lille",
      "club_slug": "losc-lille",
      "city": "Lille",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "LOSC sells through its official ticket portal. Many league fixtures can reach public sale, while major domestic and European games may use priority or tighter availability.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.losc.fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/lille/losc-lille-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Málaga CF",
      "club_slug": "malaga-cf",
      "city": "Málaga",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Málaga uses its official Koobin platform and publishes sale phases per fixture. High season-ticket demand means public inventory can depend on later seat releases.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.malagacf.com/en/news/lo-conseguimos-mucho-antes-de-conseguirlo",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/malaga/malaga-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Manchester City",
      "club_slug": "manchester-city",
      "city": "Manchester",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "City requires official membership for standard 2026/27 sales and applies attendance criteria to selected matches; hospitality and later exchange releases can provide alternatives.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.mancity.com/tickets/mens/202627-all-matches-on-sale",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/manchester/manchester-city-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Manchester United",
      "club_slug": "manchester-united",
      "city": "Manchester",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Premier League home tickets are primarily for official members and selected matches use a ballot; hospitality is a separate official route.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.manutd.com/en/help/faqs/official-membership",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/manchester/manchester-united-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Napoli",
      "club_slug": "napoli",
      "city": "Naples",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Napoli links directly to its official TicketOne shop; fidelity-card phases can precede any public sale and international-fan packages are a separate route.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://sscnapoli.it/en/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/naples/napoli-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Newcastle United",
      "club_slug": "newcastle-united",
      "city": "Newcastle",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Newcastle publishes fixture-specific ballot and member general-sale dates after broadcast selections; standard access is membership-led and tightly constrained.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/tickets/ticket-information",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/newcastle/newcastle-united-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Nottingham Forest",
      "club_slug": "nottingham-forest",
      "city": "Nottingham",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Forest gives MyForest membership tiers priority and can use member ballots before its official exchange opens; availability is fixture-specific and not guaranteed by membership.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/nottingham/nottingham-forest-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "OGC Nice",
      "club_slug": "ogc-nice",
      "city": "Nice",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Nice lists official home sales in its club ticket portal. Availability and sector access remain specific to the fixture shown in the checkout.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.ogcnice.com/fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/nice/ogc-nice-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Olympique de Marseille",
      "club_slug": "olympique-marseille",
      "city": "Marseille",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Marseille's official calendar labels each fixture for sale, resale or alert; membership can unlock priority phases before public inventory.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.om.fr/fr/calendrier-equipe-premiere",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/marseille/om/olympique-marseille/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Olympique Lyonnais",
      "club_slug": "olympique-lyonnais",
      "city": "Lyon",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Lyon publishes first-team events in its official shop. Check the selected fixture for the active sales phase and never infer seats from the stadium capacity alone.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.ol.fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/lyon/olympique-lyonnais-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Paris FC",
      "club_slug": "paris-fc",
      "city": "Paris",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Paris FC sells through its official portal and now stages men's home matches at Stade Jean-Bouin. The smaller venue makes the exact fixture sale the only safe availability signal.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://parisfc.fr/equipe-pro/billetterie-ouverte-pour-le-choc-face-a-lolympique-lyonnais-j4-%f0%9f%8e%9f%ef%b8%8f/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/paris/paris-fc/paris-fc/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Paris Saint-Germain",
      "club_slug": "paris-saint-germain",
      "city": "Paris",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "PSG combines primary ticket sales, hospitality and its official Ticketplace resale; price and availability depend strongly on the opponent.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.psg.fr/en/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/paris/psg-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Parma Calcio 1913",
      "club_slug": "parma",
      "city": "Parma",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Parma publishes current home sales in its official ticket hub and uses Vivaticket. Priority, Tardini Card and match-specific conditions can apply before free sale.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.parmacalcio1913.com/en/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/parma/parma-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Racing de Santander",
      "club_slug": "racing-santander",
      "city": "Santander",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Racing requires prospective buyers to register in its official RASE system before purchasing. Season-ticket demand and supporter priority can reduce the later public allocation.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.realracingclub.es/noticias/el-racing-abre-su-registro-activo-de-solicitantes-de-entradas-rase",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/santander/racing-santander-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Rayo Vallecano",
      "club_slug": "rayo-vallecano",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Rayo announces home sales per fixture and often uses the central Estadio de Vallecas ticket office rather than a permanent online shop. Check the current official notice before travelling.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.rayovallecano.es/noticias/informacion-sobre-las-entradas-para-el-rayo-vallecano-getafe",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/madrid/rayo-vallecano/rayo-vallecano/"
    },
    {
      "club": "RB Leipzig",
      "club_slug": "rb-leipzig",
      "city": "Leipzig",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "RB Leipzig opens match-specific general-sale phases in its official shop. Availability still varies by opponent, and a listed sale does not guarantee adjacent seats for every group size.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://tickets.rbleipzig.com/selection/event/date?lang=de&productId=10229765637509",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/leipzig/rb-leipzig-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "RC Celta de Vigo",
      "club_slug": "celta-vigo",
      "city": "Vigo",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Celta publishes available home tickets in its official hub. A season-ticket waiting list and ongoing Balaídos work make the remaining public allocation strongly fixture-dependent.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://rccelta.es/entradas/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/vigo/celta-vigo-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "RC Deportivo de La Coruña",
      "club_slug": "deportivo-la-coruna",
      "city": "A Coruña",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Deportivo sells through its official ticketing platform, while 2026/27 membership products receive purchase priority. Returned member seats can change availability close to a match.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.rcdeportivo.es/es/abonados",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/a-coruna/deportivo-la-coruna-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "RC Lens",
      "club_slug": "rc-lens",
      "city": "Lens",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Lens has intense local demand and uses its official ticket portal for match sales. Popular home games can be exhausted before a broad public phase; only the club shop is authoritative.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.rclens.fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/lens/rc-lens-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "RC Strasbourg Alsace",
      "club_slug": "rc-strasbourg",
      "city": "Strasbourg",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Strasbourg uses its official ticket shop for fixture sales. Strong local demand and stadium redevelopment mean a fixture listing should never be presented as guaranteed public access.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.rcstrasbourgalsace.fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/strasbourg/rc-strasbourg-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "RCD Espanyol",
      "club_slug": "rcd-espanyol",
      "city": "Barcelona",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Espanyol operates a direct official ticket shop; check the selected fixture for current public sale and purchase conditions.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://tickets.rcdespanyol.com/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/barcelona/rcd-espanyol/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Real Betis",
      "club_slug": "real-betis",
      "city": "Seville",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Real Betis lists match tickets and not-yet-released fixture alerts on its only official website; availability depends on the opponent and returned seats.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/entradas/filtr",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/seville/real-betis/real-betis/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Real Madrid",
      "club_slug": "real-madrid",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Real Madrid opens sales in priority phases before the general public; public access is subject to remaining availability and can be very tight for major fixtures.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/tickets",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/madrid/real-madrid-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Real Sociedad",
      "club_slug": "real-sociedad",
      "city": "San Sebastián",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Real Sociedad links its current home-ticket inventory from the official club site. Public availability depends on the fixture after member and supporter routes are applied.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.realsociedad.eus/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/san-sebastian/real-sociedad-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "SC Freiburg",
      "club_slug": "sc-freiburg",
      "city": "Freiburg im Breisgau",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Freiburg gives members at least one week of exclusive access. A public sale follows only when inventory survives that phase, so the exact fixture page must be checked.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.scfreiburg.com/en/supporters/ticket-shop/ticket-informations-1",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/freiburg/sc-freiburg-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "SC Paderborn 07",
      "club_slug": "sc-paderborn",
      "city": "Paderborn",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Paderborn normally gives members and season-ticket holders priority before any free sale. Returned seats can reappear through the club's official Club Sale.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.scp07.de/FAQ/FAQ-Tickets.html",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/paderborn/sc-paderborn-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Sevilla FC",
      "club_slug": "sevilla-fc",
      "city": "Seville",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Sevilla operates a direct official ticketing platform; individual match availability and public purchase limits are determined fixture by fixture.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://entradas.sevillafc.es/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/seville/sevilla-fc/sevilla-fc/"
    },
    {
      "club": "SL Benfica",
      "club_slug": "sl-benfica",
      "city": "Lisbon",
      "country": "Portugal",
      "league": "Primeira Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Benfica publishes match tickets through its official ticket page; members can receive priority and public inventory depends on the fixture.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.slbenfica.pt/en-us/bilhetes",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/portugal/lisbon/benfica/sl-benfica/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Sporting CP",
      "club_slug": "sporting-cp",
      "city": "Lisbon",
      "country": "Portugal",
      "league": "Primeira Liga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Sporting lists match tickets and Gamebox access through its official channel; sale phases and public eligibility vary by match.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.sporting.pt/en/tickets-and-gamebox/tickets",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/portugal/lisbon/sporting/sporting-cp/"
    },
    {
      "club": "SS Lazio",
      "club_slug": "ss-lazio",
      "city": "Rome",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Lazio uses its official Vivaticket shop; sale timing and restrictions are published per match, so confirm the current phase before planning travel.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.sslazio.it/en/tickets-and-stadium/biglietteria",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/rome/lazio-roma/lazio-roma/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Stade Brestois 29",
      "club_slug": "stade-brestois",
      "city": "Brest",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Brest publishes fixture-level sales in its official shop. Francis-Le Blé has one of the league's smaller capacities, so a listed match is not evidence of public availability.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.sb29.bzh/fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/brest/stade-brestois-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Stade Rennais",
      "club_slug": "stade-rennais",
      "city": "Rennes",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Rennes sells match tickets in its official portal. High-demand opponents can tighten access, so validate the exact home event before booking non-refundable travel.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.staderennais.com/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/rennes/stade-rennais-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Sunderland AFC",
      "club_slug": "sunderland",
      "city": "Sunderland",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Sunderland says match-to-match information will be published from the start of 2026/27. Follow the exact fixture in its official shop; the season-ticket waiting list is not a live match-ticket signal.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.safc.com/tickets/season-tickets/how-to-buy",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/sunderland/sunderland-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "SV Elversberg",
      "club_slug": "sv-elversberg",
      "city": "Spiesen-Elversberg",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "very-limited",
      "access_label": "Very difficult",
      "editorial_note": "Elversberg says the small 2026/27 day-ticket remainder created by stadium works is reserved for members. Returned seats can appear through the club's official Club Sale.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://sv07elversberg.de/ursapharm-arena/tickets/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/elversberg/sv-elversberg-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "SV Werder Bremen",
      "club_slug": "werder-bremen",
      "city": "Bremen",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Werder opens member order phases for named home matches and only marks a public sale when seats remain. The official fixture list is the source for each current phase.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.werder.de/tickets/maenner/heimspiele",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/bremen/werder-bremen-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Torino FC",
      "club_slug": "torino-fc",
      "city": "Turin",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Torino publishes single-match sale information through its official ticket section; restrictions and release timing can differ by opponent.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.torinofc.it/en/biglietteria",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/turin/torino-fc/torino-fc/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Tottenham Hotspur",
      "club_slug": "tottenham-hotspur",
      "city": "London",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Most standard seats and the official Ticket Exchange are offered to One Hotspur members first; non-members only gain access if a fixture reaches general sale.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/tickets/ticket-exchange/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/london/tottenham-hotspur-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Toulouse FC",
      "club_slug": "toulouse-fc",
      "city": "Toulouse",
      "country": "France",
      "league": "Ligue 1",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Toulouse publishes home events in its official ticket shop. Use the live fixture checkout for remaining sectors, prices and any match-specific restrictions.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://billetterie.toulousefc.com/fr/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/france/toulouse/toulouse-fc-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "TSG Hoffenheim",
      "club_slug": "tsg-hoffenheim",
      "city": "Sinsheim",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Hoffenheim opens match-specific sale phases in its official shop. Returned seats can be listed on the official ticket exchange once free sale for that fixture has started.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-13",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.tsg-hoffenheim.de/tickets/ticketcenter",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/hoffenheim/hoffenheim-soccer-travel-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Udinese Calcio",
      "club_slug": "udinese",
      "city": "Udine",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Udinese lists upcoming home sales in its official ticket hub and states that match tickets normally open roughly seven days before the game.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.udinese.it/biglietti/vendita-biglietti",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/udine/udinese-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "US Lecce",
      "club_slug": "lecce",
      "city": "Lecce",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Lecce publishes match prices and sale measures in its official ticket section. Identity, residency and supporter-card restrictions can differ by fixture and sector.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.uslecce.it/biglietteria/prezzi-biglietti/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/lecce/lecce-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "US Sassuolo Calcio",
      "club_slug": "sassuolo",
      "city": "Reggio Emilia",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Sassuolo sells through its official ticket platform and announces the sale phases per match. Some sectors or opponents require the Sassuolo Card before wider sale.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/biglietteria/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/reggio-emilia/sassuolo-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Valencia CF",
      "club_slug": "valencia-cf",
      "city": "Valencia",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Valencia lists every Mestalla home fixture on its official ticket page and activates the purchase route per match; some dates remain provisional until confirmed.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-23",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.valenciacf.com/entradas",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/valencia/valencia-cf/valencia-cf/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Venezia FC",
      "club_slug": "venezia",
      "city": "Venice",
      "country": "Italy",
      "league": "Serie A",
      "access_band": "variable",
      "access_label": "Fixture-dependent",
      "editorial_note": "Venezia publishes fixture-specific presales through its official ticket section. Supporter-card and authority restrictions can precede or replace general sale for some matches.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.veneziafc.it/tickets/tickets-info",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/italy/venice/venezia/venezia-fc/"
    },
    {
      "club": "VfB Stuttgart",
      "club_slug": "vfb-stuttgart",
      "city": "Stuttgart",
      "country": "Germany",
      "league": "Bundesliga",
      "access_band": "limited",
      "access_label": "Limited",
      "editorial_note": "Stuttgart publishes each advance-sale date in its official shop and does not accept reservations before that window. Returned season-ticket seats can reappear on the official exchange nearer the match.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://shop.vfb.de/de/vorkerkauf-uebersicht",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/germany/stuttgart/vfb-stuttgart-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "Villarreal CF",
      "club_slug": "villarreal-cf",
      "city": "Villarreal",
      "country": "Spain",
      "league": "La Liga",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "Villarreal lists official match tickets online and at club sales points. Availability remains fixture-specific, with major domestic and European matches the main constraint.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-08-12",
      "official_source_url": "https://villarrealcf.es/en/venta-de-entradas/",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/spain/villarreal/villarreal-cf-matchday-guide/"
    },
    {
      "club": "West Ham United",
      "club_slug": "west-ham-united",
      "city": "London",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "league": "Championship",
      "access_band": "often-available",
      "access_label": "Often reaches public sale",
      "editorial_note": "West Ham publishes match-specific sales and some fixtures reach general sale; its Ticket Exchange is the official route once a match sells out.",
      "source_checked_at": "2026-07-22",
      "official_source_url": "https://www.whufc.com/en/tickets/ticket-exchange",
      "club_guide_url": "https://soccertrippers.com/united-kingdom/london/west-ham-united/west-ham-united/"
    }
  ]
}