Brighton & Hove Albion supporters hoping to follow the Seagulls to the Czech Republic, Spain or Greece in the UEFA Conference League must register their interest before tickets go on sale.
Albion will open pre-registration for their three league-phase away matches against FK Jablonec, Getafe and Panathinaikos at 9am on Tuesday 8 September.
The registration window will remain open until midnight on Sunday 13 September. The club says any 1901 Club member, season-ticket holder or paid MyAlbion+ member who may want an away ticket must register during that period.
Registering does not commit a supporter to buying a ticket and does not necessarily guarantee one. However, Albion have made clear that supporters who want to attend one of the European away games must pre-register before the deadline.
| Registration opens | 9am, Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
| Registration closes | Midnight, Sunday 13 September 2026 |
| Away matches | FK Jablonec, Getafe and Panathinaikos |
| Who can register? | 1901 Club members, season-ticket holders and paid MyAlbion+ members |
| Expected allocation | Albion expect around 5% of stadium capacity for visiting supporters |
| Getafe | Albion currently expect an allocation of around 500 because of a reported temporary reduction in stadium capacity |
| Tickets | One ticket per fan number |
| Collection | Away tickets must be collected in the host city with photo ID |
| Registration | Brighton & Hove Albion away ticket portal |
When are Brighton’s Conference League away games?
Brighton have three trips during the six-match Conference League league phase, beginning with a journey to the Czech Republic in October.
| Date | Fixture | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October 2026 | FK Jablonec v Brighton | Czech Republic |
| Thursday 5 November 2026 | Getafe v Brighton | Spain |
| Thursday 17 December 2026 | Panathinaikos v Brighton | Greece |
UEFA’s confirmed league-phase schedule has Brighton travelling to Jablonec on 22 October, Getafe on 5 November and Panathinaikos for their final league-phase fixture on 17 December.
The away programme sits alongside home matches against Kauno Žalgiris on 15 October, Universitatea Craiova on 26 November and Monaco on 10 December.
Why Albion are asking supporters to pre-register
The system is intended to give the club an early indication of demand before final allocations and sales arrangements are confirmed.
Albion say supporters can register together with friends and family, although everyone included must separately qualify as a 1901 Club member, season-ticket holder or paid MyAlbion+ member.
Every supporter intending to travel needs their own fan number because tickets will ultimately be sold at one per fan number.
The club has also urged fans to look at realistic flight and travel costs before registering. The intention is to give Albion a more accurate picture of how many supporters are genuinely likely to make each trip rather than simply measuring general interest.
Pre-registration itself does not reserve a seat. Its importance comes later, when the club compares the number of registered supporters with the allocation offered by the home side.
Important
Pre-registering does not guarantee a ticket
Supporters must pre-register if they want the chance to attend, but registration alone does not guarantee a ticket. The eventual sales process will depend on Brighton’s final allocation and the number of supporters who register for each match.
How will Brighton allocate European away tickets?
If fewer people register than the number of tickets Brighton eventually receive for a match, the club says everyone who pre-registered will be guaranteed the opportunity to buy a ticket during the first sales window.
If demand exceeds the allocation, tickets will instead be released through priority windows based on loyalty points.
Season-ticket holders will receive priority ahead of MyAlbion+ members. Supporters in the first sales window will be guaranteed a ticket provided they buy within that window, while subsequent windows will be subject to availability and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Albion expect 5% away allocations
Brighton say they expect visiting supporters to receive allocations equivalent to about 5% of stadium capacity for the three fixtures.
The biggest immediate concern is Getafe, where Albion say they understand stadium development work is reducing capacity to around 10,000. On that basis, Brighton currently expect an away allocation of approximately 500 tickets.
That figure should be treated as an expectation rather than a confirmed final allocation. Albion say full ticket details, including sales dates, will be published once information has been agreed with the host clubs.
The size of the allocations for Jablonec and Panathinaikos has not yet been confirmed by Brighton.
Tickets will have to be collected abroad
Supporters who successfully buy tickets will face an additional requirement familiar from Albion’s previous European trips: every away ticket must be collected in person in the host city.
The club plans to establish central collection points on matchday and, where necessary, on the day before the game.
Each supporter will have to present either a passport or driving licence when collecting their ticket. Albion say there will be no exceptions to the photo-ID requirement.
Travel warning
Do not plan to arrive just before kick-off
Albion expect ticket collection points to close around two to three hours before kick-off, depending on the location and when stadium turnstiles open. Every supporter must collect their own ticket with a passport or driving licence, so flights and trains arriving close to kick-off could leave insufficient time.
The club has asked supporters to arrive for collection as early as possible.
Fans warned about return travel after matches
Albion have also asked supporters not to plan onward journeys too tightly around the final whistle.
European away fans can sometimes be held inside a stadium after home supporters have left. Brighton’s guidance tells travellers to factor the possibility of a post-match holdback into flights, trains and other connections.
That could be particularly relevant to supporters attempting to return to airports or make late-night rail connections after matches.
No transfers or refunds on away tickets
European away tickets will be subject to stricter conditions than many ordinary match tickets.
Albion say there will be no changes, transfers or refunds after an away ticket has been bought.
If a supporter can no longer travel, the ticket should be returned to the club, but no refund will be issued. The club says the policy is intended to discourage people from buying scarce away tickets unless they genuinely plan to travel.
Supporters who buy tickets but fail to collect them may also face sanctions when attempting to purchase tickets for a later European away fixture.
Another European season for Albion supporters
The three trips follow Brighton’s successful passage through the Conference League play-off round, with Albion supporters having already travelled to Tromsø during the qualifying campaign.
The league phase will now take fans to three very different destinations: Jablonec in northern Czechia, Getafe in the Madrid metropolitan area and Athens for the December meeting with Panathinaikos.
Brighton are one of 36 clubs in this season’s Conference League league phase. Each side plays six different opponents, three at home and three away.
The top eight progress directly to the last 16, while clubs finishing from ninth to 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs. UEFA has scheduled the league phase between 15 October and 17 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Brighton Conference League away ticket registration open?
Pre-registration opens at 9am on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
When is the deadline?
Supporters must register by midnight on Sunday 13 September.
Which Brighton away matches require pre-registration?
The system covers the Conference League league-phase trips to FK Jablonec on 22 October, Getafe on 5 November and Panathinaikos on 17 December.
Who can register?
1901 Club members, Brighton season-ticket holders and paid MyAlbion+ members can register. Friends and family included in a registration must also have the required membership status.
Does registration guarantee a ticket?
No. It is compulsory for supporters who may want a ticket, but whether everyone receives one will depend on the final away allocation and demand.
How many tickets will Brighton receive for Getafe?
Albion currently expect approximately 500. The club says stadium development is understood to have reduced Getafe’s capacity to about 10,000, but the final allocation has not yet been confirmed.
How are oversubscribed matches decided?
Albion will use loyalty-point sales windows, with season-ticket holders receiving priority ahead of MyAlbion+ members.
Can I transfer my European away ticket to another supporter?
No. Brighton say UEFA Conference League away tickets cannot be changed or transferred.
Can I get a refund if I cannot travel?
No. The club says a ticket can be returned if the holder cannot attend, but a refund will not be issued.
Where will tickets be collected?
Albion plan to establish a collection point in each host city. Exact locations and opening times will be announced nearer each match.
What ID will supporters need?
Every supporter must present a passport or driving licence when collecting their ticket.
Where can supporters pre-register?
Registration is through Brighton & Hove Albion’s official away ticket portal.
You May Also Be Interested In
