The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that over 15,000 season tickets have already been sold for 2022, with that figure set to increase.
With six home fixtures on the way in 2022, this year's figure has already surpassed the last pre-COVID-19 sales total of 14,500 in 2020, with fans eagerly snapping up season tickets after a long period with limitations on attendances.
The upcoming March friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania will be the first home fixtures in the calendar year and will be followed by the UEFA Nations League games against Ukraine and Scotland in June.
Armenia visit Dublin in September and there will also be a home friendly in November.
Based on the current trend in sales to both previous season ticket holders and the public, the FAI anticipates substantial growth via online ticket sales before the release of individual match tickets for the March fixtures on Monday next.
FAI CEO Jonathan Hill spoke of his delight at the sales.
He said: “The show of support from our fans for our Season Ticket offering and for Stephen Kenny’s young squad has been just phenomenal and we are so looking forward to seeing these fans and many more in the Aviva Stadium next month for the games against Belgium and Lithuania.
"Following our sell-out for the World Cup qualifier against Portugal last November, our fans have clearly identified that the best way to guarantee your seat for all the games in 2022, including Ukraine and Scotland at home in the UEFA Nations League in June, is via an FAI Season Ticket.
"We believe the current offering is tremendous value for money and these really strong sales figures already for our Season Tickets confirm that."
FAI Head of Marketing Orlagh Ní Corcorain echoed Hill's sentiments.
She said: "We are absolutely delighted with the initial response to our Season Ticket offering for 2022, both from those existing Season Ticket holders renewing for this season and also from the commencement of the public sale which has gone really well."
“Our fans know that a Season Ticket is the best way to get behind the Boys in Green and guarantees your place among our unrivalled Irish support.
"In addition to following Stephen Kenny's side, Season Ticket holders can gain access to the emerging talent of our Under-21s team in their UEFA U21 European Championship qualifiers this season. Fans can also enjoy a host of Green Benefits, including a range of special offers via FAI commercial partners, as a valued FAI Season Ticket Holder.”
FAI Season Ticket prices range from €120 in Category D to €290 for Category A with student tickets available at €120, child ticket s at €60 and family tickets at €400. All prices quoted exclude Ticketmaster service charges. Supporters can pay in full, pay 50/50 or avail of an interest free payment option.
Individual match tickets for the FAI Centenary match against Belgium on March 26 and the friendly against Lithuania on March 29 - both taking place at the Aviva Stadium - will go on sale from Monday at Ticketmaster.
Adult tickets for Belgium will range in price from €25 to €120 with family tickets priced at €120. Ticket prices for Lithuania will range from €20 to €90 with family tickets available at €100.
Republic of Ireland - 2022 home fixtures
March 26 – Republic of Ireland v Belgium, 5pm
March 29 – Republic of Ireland v Lithuania, 7.45pm
June 4 – Republic of Ireland v Ukraine, 7.45pm
June 11 – Republic of Ireland v Scotland, 5pm
September 26 – Republic of Ireland v Armenia, 7.45pm
November – Friendly fixture TBC
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