If you’ve ever loudly claimed you went to school near Ed Sheeran, this is your moment. The global chart-topper and very proud Suffolk lad is officially playing three massive shows at Ipswich Town FC’s Portman Road stadium this summer, and today’s the day season ticket holders get their exclusive crack at tickets.
Yes, today, Thursday 8 May, 10:00 BST — is when the pre-sale goes live for Ipswich Town 2024–25 season ticket holders only. Everyone else? You’ll need to wait until Friday 9 May at 10:00 for general release.
This isn’t just another tour stop. Ed’s a minority owner of the club. His logo is literally on the team’s shirts. These are homecoming shows, and they’re already shaping up to be unforgettable.
The essential info
- Dates:
- Friday 11 July 2025
- Saturday 12 July 2025
- Sunday 13 July 2025
- Venue: Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich
- Tickets per show: 30,075
- Ticket format: Mobile-only — no physical tickets will be sent.
Once you purchase, you’ll get digital access info closer to the date.
Support acts by date (and yes, there’s something for everyone)
- 11 July: Myles Smith + Tori Kelly (chilled vibes + powerhouse vocals)
- 12 July: Busted + Dylan (pop-punk nostalgia meets new-gen singer-songwriter angst)
- 13 July: James Blunt + Maisie Peters (prepare to weep, heal, and harmonise)
Each night’s a curated little ecosystem of feels. Honestly? Good luck picking just one.
How to get tickets today (if you can)
If you’re an Ipswich Town FC season ticket holder, you should have already received your exclusive pre-sale code via email. You’ll need that, plus a Ticketmaster account registered with the same email as your membership.
- Today’s pre-sale:
🗓️ Thursday 8 May, 10:00 BST
🛒 Ticketmaster, See Tickets, Gigantic and Eventim
Max 6 tickets per buyer — no funny business. Matching names, emails, or cards across multiple orders? They’ll get cancelled.
Prices + fees (let’s be real)
- Standing / lower bowl: £95
- Upper tier seating: £45 – £125
Plus: - ~10% booking fee
- £1 LIVE Trust levy (for live music workers)
- £3 transaction fee per order
Accessibility & extras
- Book accessible tickets via Gigantic
- Personal assistant tickets available via a form post-purchase
- BSL interpretation available at all shows in the standing/free-flow area
- Mobile tickets only — keep your phone charged
Ed’s mural, his club, his crowd
If you’re heading to Ipswich, don’t miss the now-iconic Ed Sheeran mural just minutes from Portman Road — a tribute to his roots showing him in an Ipswich shirt as both a kid and a global star. And yes, the club he part-owns is finally Premier League-bound — so there’s even more reason to celebrate.
A stadium. His team. His town. Whether you’re there to cry through Old Phone or scream Sing with your full chest, these shows are set to be something special. Don’t sleep on it.
