Events at Etihad Stadium

Stadium Overview

• Home Team: Manchester City
• Capacity: 61,038
• Opened: 2002 (football from 2003)
• Address: Ashton New Road, Manchester M11 3FF
• Stands: Colin Bell Stand, Kippax (East Stand), South Stand, North Stand
• Away supporters: South Stand
• Public transport: Etihad Campus tram stop

The Etihad Stadium is the home of Manchester City, about 2.5 km east of the city centre on the site of the former Bradford Colliery. It was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and converted for football in 2003.

History of Etihad Stadium

The stadium opened on 25 July 2002 for athletics, and City played their first football match here on 10 August 2003. It has hosted the 2008 UEFA Cup final, matches at the 2015 Rugby World Cup and England internationals.

A £300 million redevelopment of the North Stand, including a 400-room hotel and a covered fan park, has taken the capacity up. The pitch sits six metres below ground level and the cable-stayed roof is a distinctive feature.

The stands at Etihad Stadium

• Colin Bell Stand: The West Stand, named after the City legend.
• East Stand: Known informally as the Kippax, after the old terrace at Maine Road.
• South Stand: Houses the visiting supporters and has the largest concourse in the ground.
• North Stand: The family stand, rebuilt as part of the expansion.

Away supporters at Etihad Stadium

Away fans are normally in the South Stand, which has easy access to coach parking.

About Etihad Stadium Tickets

Official tickets for Manchester City home games go to season ticket holders and members first, with little left for general sale. Tickets for Manchester City fixtures at Etihad Stadium are available at Love1Ticket with no membership required. See all Manchester City tickets.

Etihad Stadium Facilities

Food and drink: Concession kiosks and bars are located throughout all stand concourses. The South Stand has the largest concourse in the ground and is a popular pre-match hub with multiple bars and regularly features DJs and live entertainment before kick-off.

Payment: The Etihad operates as a cashless venue. Card and contactless payment only throughout the stadium.

Tickets: Digital tickets only.

Club shop: The official Manchester City club shop is located at the Etihad Campus and is open on matchdays and non-matchdays.

Stadium tour and museum: The Manchester City stadium tour and museum experience is available all year and is rated highly by fans. Pre-booking is strongly recommended. Tours are unavailable on matchdays.

Hospitality: Multiple hospitality packages are available at the Etihad, ranging from premium lounge access to the Tunnel Club, one of the most exclusive matchday hospitality options in English football, offering pitch side access and interaction with players.

Kids Fan Zone: A free pre-match Kids Fan Zone is available at the Etihad on matchdays. Pre-booking is required through the official Manchester City website.

Sensory suite: A dedicated sensory suite is located in the North Stand for supporters with sensory processing needs, allowing the match to be watched in a calmer environment.

Accessible facilities: Wheelchair platforms with companion seats are provided in all four stands. Blue badge parking is available with pre-booking.

Parking: Limited matchday parking is available on site, with priority given to season ticket holders. Pre-booking is required. Blue badge parking costs £7 for solo drivers. General parking in the surrounding area is heavily restricted on matchdays, therefore, public transport is strongly recommended.

City Square fan zone: A new covered City Square fan zone with capacity for 3,000 people is part of the ongoing campus development, due to open as part of the expanded North Stand project.