Manchester Storm have already set a new record before they’ve even returned ‘home’

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Manchester Storm break season ticket sales record

Manchester Storm have already broken a record ahead of next season, and they’ve done it before they’ve even made it back to their original stadium.

Just goes to show that the ice hockey following here in Greater Manchester hasn’t gone anywhere.

Following the news that Manchester Storm will be returning to the city centre for the 2026/27 campaign, they’ve had a flood of interest from both new and old fans.

With that in mind, it didn’t take long for the native team to reveal that they have already set a new record for season ticket sales just a few weeks on from the announcement.

Sharing an update on social media, they write: “Manchester Storm supporters have delivered incredible demand for 2026/27 Season Tickets, with the club recording its highest-ever sales within the first week and the strongest total in its modern history.

“Thank you, Manchester, for your amazing support.”

Crediting ticketing partner StubHero for helping deliver “a smooth experience during this period of exceptional demand” for followers of the local outfit, they’re even set to give away the next milestone season ticket away completely FREE as part of the ‘homecoming’ celebrations.

Writing further in an official statement, they went on to add: “The move back to the AO Arena represents far more than just a change of venue or a return home…

“It marks the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for the club, built around bigger crowds, bigger occasions, and an unforgettable gameday experience in one of the UK’s premier entertainment venues.

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Speaking in an interview with internal media, CEO and owner Emma Finnerty said that they’re not just aiming to grow their reputation in Britain: “Our vision is to become the biggest club in Europe.

“When you think of Manchester, you think of Manchester United and Manchester City – and then hopefully we’ll come third after them.”

While the former ‘Storm Shelter’ stadium at Planet Ice Altrincham only held a maximum of 2,500 spectators, serving them more than faithfully over the past decade or so, the AO Arena can literally hold almost ten times that amount. Here’s hoping they get close to full week in and week out.

As hockey fandom continues to grow across the UK, it feels like a better time than ever for supporters to get involved with the sport – and, as ever, they’re keen to get people as involved as possible.

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