City Breaks: Top European destinations every football fan should visit

With 40% of all trips booked by Brits being city breaks, many are eagerly planning their next autumn getaway. Now that the 24/25 football season is underway and with fans travelling to matches each week, it’s the perfect time to combine your love for football with an exciting city break.

With this in mind, SeatPick employed a points-based index system to rank the best value European cities for football fans to visit. To do so, the experts analysed: total goals, total market value and ticket price to uncover the best value cities.

Key findings:

• London recorded the highest number of goals among all European cities, with a remarkable total of 1,024 goals.

• London boasts the highest total average squad market value at £3.6 billion, followed by Manchester at £1.86 billion

• The Premier League has the most expensive tickets, with the city of Newcastle upon Tyne leading with the highest ticket costs, with the cheapest option averaging £62

• The Bundesliga is the only major European league without any cities ranked in the top 10

The results: Best European cities for football fans

Milan stands out as the best European city for football fans

Milan ranks first as Europe’s best value city for football fans, scoring an impressive 9.47/10. With 672 goals over the past three seasons and a total market value averaging £1.03 billion over the past three years among all Milanese squads, it offers an unparalleled Serie A experience. Home to two elite clubs, Milan is a must-visit for any football enthusiast, with affordable tickets starting at just £20.50.

Following closely are three other Italian cities, reinforcing Serie A’s strong presence. Torino ranks second with a score of 9.26/10, 510 goals, and a total average squad value of £607.01 million over the past three years. Roma, scoring 9.07/10, offers a rich mix of culture and football with 614 goals and a total market value of £492.62 million across its two clubs. Bergamo ranks fourth with a score of 8.91/10, 341 goals, and the most affordable tickets at £18 — making it a powerful yet accessible football destination.

Monaco stands out as the best city for Ligue 1 fans

Monaco is the crown jewel of Ligue 1, ranking fifth overall with a score of 8.86/10. Despite its small size, Monaco delivers a top-tier football experience with 343 goals in the past three seasons and an impressive average squad market value of £326.81 million over the past three years. The city’s blend of French Riviera glamour and thrilling football makes it a major attraction, enhanced by relatively affordable tickets at £20.

Two English cities positioned in the top 10 best cities for football fans

London ranks sixth with a score of 8.79/10. Home to six Premier League clubs, the city has seen an incredible 1,024 goals in the past three seasons and boasts an unmatched total market value averaging £3.6 billion across the city’s six squads over the past years, both metrics the highest among all European cities. London’s vibrant football scene, rich in history and diversity, makes it an essential destination for football enthusiasts.

Manchester rounds out the top 10 football cities in Europe with a score of 8.42/10. This city’s two Premier League teams have combined for 376 goals over the past three seasons and hold a total market value averaging £1.86 billion over the past years among its two clubs. With Manchester City set to win the championship for the fifth consecutive year, the city’s football scene is thriving.2 Known for its passionate fans, the city is a top destination for experiencing the intensity of English football, though it comes with one of the highest ticket prices, with the cheapest tickets starting at £40.