Hearts guarantee fans 18 home games with new season ticket

Hearts fans are being encouraged to buy season tickets.

Hearts are guaranteeing fans 18 matches at Tynecastle Park if they buy a season ticket for the 2020/21 campaign.

Despite uncertainty over when the new season might start, the Edinburgh club have promised supporters they will not miss out.

Should the 2020/21 campaign be shortened due to coronavirus, resulting in less than 18 home games, then the value of any outstanding fixtures will be discounted from 2021/22 season tickets for those who renew again.

Anyone who does not continue their season ticket for 2021/22 will be offered the relevant number of individual match tickets for that campaign as their compensation.

More than 2000 fans have already bought season tickets for next season and Hearts are looking to reassure those reluctant to do so whilst Scottish football remains suspended.

The Edinburgh club published a statement on their website which read: “The club yesterday thanked the 2,000+ fans who have already snapped up their season tickets for the 20/21 campaign, despite the uncertainty surrounding Scottish football.

“With a finance option launching today, even more fans are expected to support the club and secure their seat at Tynecastle Park for when the action restarts.

“Today we would like to confirm a Season Ticket Guarantee pledge that will ensure supporters get the full value of their 2020/21 season ticket regardless of how next season shapes up.

“To be absolutely clear, the club is making a very simple pledge to supporters who renew their season ticket for 20/21: no-one will lose out.

“A 20/21 season ticket guarantees you 18 matches at Tynecastle Park, regardless of what league we play in or of the duration of the campaign.

“If season 20/21 cannot offer supporters access to a full complement of 18 home games, then fans who renew their season ticket for the following season will be credited with the value of the outstanding number of matches for season 21/22.

“Those who chose not to renew their season ticket will be offered the relevant number of match tickets for season 21/22. These tickets will be subject to availability.

“In short, the club is committed to ensuring that no supporter will be left disadvantaged as a result of securing their seat at Tynecastle for the 20/21 season.

“The club would like to thank our fans for their continued support during these uncharted times and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to Tynecastle when it is safe to do so.

“If, despite the finance option now being available, you still have concerns about not being able to secure your 2020/21 season ticket because of the unprecedented situation we are in then do please talk to us.

“Please contact us via email at [email protected] and let us try and find a way in which we can assist you.”

Hearts supporters can buy a 2020/21 season ticket by clicking here: Tynecastle season tickets

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