Flexi Gold Season Ticket

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Me and the missus are considering giving up our traditional season tickets that we've both had since we moved to the Etihad and moving onto the flexi gold.

We've got a 2 year old and my shift pattern has radically changed compared to the Mon-Friday I've done for the majority of the time I've been a season ticket holder, so a bit more flexibility might suit us at this time.

However, it might not be the case forever and there's a possibility that we'd want to become full season ticket holders again in the future. We also want to start taking our daughter once she's at an age where she might show interest in attending games and I'm wondering how that might be affected if we're no longer full season ticket holders.

Has anyone decided to go flexi and give up their traditional season ticket and are aware of any impact that decision has had on obtaining tickets for kids or your chances for a full season ticket again?

Realistically, next season could be really difficult for us both to hit the 10 game attendance. I've had no issues this season but I've not long started this new job with the shift pattern. My wife will have done 12 this season but at least 4 of those weren't actually her in the ground. The rest have been either transferred to friends & family or sold on the exchange.

Any useful info would be greatly appreciated blues.
 
I made sure my son and I did 16 this season. We have done 16/16 so far.
My aim was to move from a flexi to a gold or platinum, which I have been emailed to confirm I now can.
Personally, I don’t know why you would move from a gold to a flexi once you’ve got it?
You still have to do a minimum amount of games (10, can be 7 personally and 3 transferred) on a flexi to renew again next year or lose the flexi altogether.

I’ve had a flexi for 2 years now and have enjoyed it but looking forward to moving to gold or platinum!
 
ftg89 said:
I made sure my son and I did 16 this season. We have done 16/16 so far.
My aim was to move from a flexi to a gold or platinum, which I have been emailed to confirm I now can.
Personally, I don’t know why you would move from a gold to a flexi once you’ve got it?
You still have to do a minimum amount of games (10, can be 7 personally and 3 transferred) on a flexi to renew again next year or lose the flexi altogether.

I’ve had a flexi for 2 years now and have enjoyed it but looking forward to moving to gold or platinum!
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Cheers for the reply. The fact that you have to do 10 games on the flexi anyway pretty much makes changing from gold to flexi a bit pointless I suppose.
 
Currently the club say you can up grade a flexi to a gold if you hit a certain number of games, they can change that at any time so there's no guarantees when you are in a position to upgrade you still could. Also currently if you have a normal st and don't hit the 10 games they move you to a flexi, if you don't hit the 10 at flexi then who knows?, if I was you I would stick with what I have knowing you have the safety net of the club dropping you down to a flexi if you don't hit the games rather than them taking everything of you if your on a flexi.
 
I have just purchased my first Flexi Season ticket for next season. Does anyone know how the cup scheme works on Flexi? i.e. Is it like the PL where I would get the option to buy my ticket for cup games, or would I automatially be given my seat for EVERY cup game?

Thanks.
 
Cup schemes are the same for flexi as they are for gold or platinum, your seat is guaranteed for each home cup game. You have to pay for that seat even if you can’t go.
You can transfer the to ticket but can’t put it on the exchange.
 
I’ve had both types for myself and my little boy.

Despite all the fuss made my various fan groups, the flexi season ticket is a far better option for those only attending 10-12 games a season.

If you opt for a gold/platinum season ticket then you’re reliant on your ticket selling on the exchange or being able to pass it on, for the games you can’t make, otherwise you’re quids down.

From experience, I’d say flexi is the better option for young kids or those only able to attend half of the games.

The issue is the stigma attached and people referring to gold/platinum as full season tickets. They’re all season tickets, just flexi is more flexible.
 
fivercider said:
I’ve had both types for myself and my little boy.

Despite all the fuss made my various fan groups, the flexi season ticket is a far better option for those only attending 10-12 games a season.

If you opt for a gold/platinum season ticket then you’re reliant on your ticket selling on the exchange or being able to pass it on, for the games you can’t make, otherwise you’re quids down.

From experience, I’d say flexi is the better option for young kids or those only able to attend half of the games.

The issue is the stigma attached and people referring to gold/platinum as full season tickets. They’re all season tickets, just flexi is more flexible.
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The issue is there is no safety net if you don't make enough FG games you lose the ST.

City with the new turnstiles will have some idea what people look like now, as even a Ring Doorbell can put a name to a face, I'm not sure how that will affect the respective take up of different season tickets.
 
We've been dropped down to Flexi as we never met the criteria for last season. Although I'm now retired my wife still works part time. Her shift patterns just fell awkwardly last season and thus we missed a fair few games.
I'm 70 at the end of next season and I now live a 2 hour drive away, so it looks like I'll do the flexi next season and pack it in at the end of the season. I can still access tickets as my mates are all ST holders.
I just need to get to grips with how the Flexi works!
 
BackofJeanette said:
We've been dropped down to Flexi as we never met the criteria for last season. Although I'm now retired my wife still works part time. Her shift patterns just fell awkwardly last season and thus we missed a fair few games.
I'm 70 at the end of next season and I now live a 2 hour drive away, so it looks like I'll do the flexi next season and pack it in at the end of the season. I can still access tickets as my mates are all ST holders.
I just need to get to grips with how the Flexi works!
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I asked Chatgpt to explain it as simple as possible because I wasnt aware how it worked either!

In simple terms, the Manchester City Flexi Season Ticket (Flexi-Gold) is basically a season ticket with flexibility built in. Instead of paying for all 19 home league games upfront, you reserve your seat for the season and then decide game-by-game whether you want to attend.


Here’s how it works in plain English:


1. You pay a membership / subscription fee upfront
This gives you a guaranteed seat for the season. Think of it as paying to reserve your place.


2. Before each home league match, City asks if you want your seat
Usually a few weeks before the game, you get a window to buy your seat. If you want to go → buy the ticket. If not → do nothing. Your seat simply isn't used for that match.


3. You pay for matches individually
You don't automatically get every match ticket loaded onto your account like a normal Gold season ticket holder does. You choose the games you want.


4. The more games you attend, the more value you get back
City refunds/credits part of your subscription cost every time you buy a match ticket. If you attend around 16 league games, you effectively earn back the full subscription amount. Attend all 19 and you generally end up paying roughly what a normal season ticket holder would pay.


5. There is usually a minimum attendance requirement
You can't just buy it and attend 2 games. Flexi holders generally need to attend a minimum number of Premier League matches (commonly around 10).


Simple example:​


  • Pay subscription fee → reserve Seat A12 all season
  • Derby comes up → buy your seat ✅
  • Midweek game vs lower opposition → skip ❌
  • Big game vs Liverpool → buy again ✅
  • Keep repeating throughout the season
 
Ethan23 said:
I asked Chatgpt to explain it as simple as possible because I wasnt aware how it worked either!

In simple terms, the Manchester City Flexi Season Ticket (Flexi-Gold) is basically a season ticket with flexibility built in. Instead of paying for all 19 home league games upfront, you reserve your seat for the season and then decide game-by-game whether you want to attend.


Here’s how it works in plain English:


1. You pay a membership / subscription fee upfront
This gives you a guaranteed seat for the season. Think of it as paying to reserve your place.


2. Before each home league match, City asks if you want your seat
Usually a few weeks before the game, you get a window to buy your seat. If you want to go → buy the ticket. If not → do nothing. Your seat simply isn't used for that match.


3. You pay for matches individually
You don't automatically get every match ticket loaded onto your account like a normal Gold season ticket holder does. You choose the games you want.


4. The more games you attend, the more value you get back
City refunds/credits part of your subscription cost every time you buy a match ticket. If you attend around 16 league games, you effectively earn back the full subscription amount. Attend all 19 and you generally end up paying roughly what a normal season ticket holder would pay.


5. There is usually a minimum attendance requirement
You can't just buy it and attend 2 games. Flexi holders generally need to attend a minimum number of Premier League matches (commonly around 10).


Simple example:​


  • Pay subscription fee → reserve Seat A12 all season
  • Derby comes up → buy your seat ✅
  • Midweek game vs lower opposition → skip ❌
  • Big game vs Liverpool → buy again ✅
  • Keep repeating throughout the season
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Cheers for that. I'll work it out tomorrow and make a decision then.
 
Read thru the email again.
I kind of get it but.....how much are they gonna charge me per ticket, is it still 1/19th of the yearly fee?
Or will it be full price?
I'm retired so will I still get senior prices?

Anyone????
 
BackofJeanette said:
Read thru the email again.
I kind of get it but.....how much are they gonna charge me per ticket, is it still 1/19th of the yearly fee?
Or will it be full price?
I'm retired so will I still get senior prices?

Anyone????
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You’ll pay a £120 deposit and then your game by game price will be 1/19th of the Gold season ticket price.

The individual game prices will then be reduced by £7.50 per game, for the first 16 games, due to the £120 deposit.

If you attend 16 games or more then you’ll receive your deposit back in full.
 
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