History and description

Etihad Stadium, also known as the Eastlands Stadium, was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Following the games, it was converted into a football stadium to provide Manchester City with a modern replacement for their previous home, Maine Road. The club moved into Etihad Stadium at the start of the 2003-04 season. In 2008, the UEFA Cup final was held at Etihad Stadium between Zenit St Petersburg and Rangers FC. This stadium had originally been called City of Manchester Stadium, but was renamed Etihad Stadium in 2011 after a 10-year sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways.

City started looking into expanding the stadium in early 2017, when they considered plans to add a third tier and raise the roof. They eventually chose to add additional tiers to the stands behind the goals.

In the summer of 2014, works started on expanding the South Stand with an addition tier, which increased capacity by 6,000 seats. At the same time, the club announced plans to add a further 3 rows of seating near the pitchside, which brought total capacity to over 55,000 seats for the start of the 2015-16 season.

If there is sufficient demand, the North Stand of the club may be enlarged to include a third tier, which would increase capacity to an approximate 61,000 seats.

How to get to the Etihad Stadium

The stadium is located in an area that has seen significant regeneration in recent years and is now home to a number of high-profile businesses and organisations. Etihad Stadium is located approximately 1.5 miles east of Manchester's city centre and adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly Station. The stadium has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, becoming home to a number of high-profile businesses and organizations. The walk from the city centre to the stadium takes about 30 minutes, and it takes 25 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly Station. Follow the City Link signs.

It is quicker to catch the Metro from either Piccadilly Station or - for example - Market Street in the city centre. Take a train in the direction of Droylsden and get off at stop Etihad Campus right next to Etihad Stadium. The journey takes 8 to 10 minutes.

There are a large number of buses that serve the stadium, e.g. lines 53, 54, 185, 186, 216, 217, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, X36 and X37.

If arriving by car, the stadium can best be reached from the M60 motorway (running east from the city). Take either junction 22 or 24, and drive east towards the city centre. From there on, follow the signs for Sportcity.

Address: Etihad Stadium, SportCity, Manchester, M11 3FF

Eat, drink, and sleep near Etihad Stadium

The area around the Etihad Stadium is not one of the best areas of Manchester, and apart from the odd pub there are few options for eating and drinking. The city centre is within walking distance, and one can therefore just as well eat and drink there and then walk or take the metrolink to the stadium. There are some bars around Piccadilly Station, closest to the stadium, but other nightlife areas such as the Northern Quarters, The Printworks (both north of the center), Deansgate Locks (south), or around the Town Hall are not too far away either.

There are no hotels close to the Etihad Stadium. However, there is an Ibis Budget 10-minute walk from the stadium towards the center. Click here for information on hotels near the Etihad Stadium.

There are a variety of hotels close to Piccadilly Station, with options in both the high-end and lower-cost categories. Some of the more affordable options include the Portland by Thistle, Premier Inn, Britannia Hotel, and Mercure. Of course, there are many other options available in the centre of Manchester, and public transport is easily accessible. Click here to view a list of all hotels in Manchester.

Manchester City Tickets

Tickets for Manchester City games can be bought online, by phone, or in person. While Man City typically sells out high-profile matches, tickets for most other matches are relatively easily available, especially if booked in advance.

Ticket prices for lower-tier matches start at £35.00 and for higher-profile fixtures, starting at £57.00.

If the match is sold out, you can get tickets through either viagogo or Stubhub. These tend to be rather reasonably priced, so they're even worth a shot if you fancy trying out a slightly upgraded experience.

For more information call +44 (0) 161 444 1894 or email [email protected]

Etihad Stadium tours

Manchester City offer guided stadium tours that include visits to the dressing room, players' tunnel, directors' box, press conference room, and the dugouts. The tours last approximately 70 minutes. Tours run every day of the week between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm, though schedules can vary depending on the day. On matchdays, they are typically at 3:00 pm.

Tour bookings can be made online or by phone +44 (0) 161 444 1894. It costs £16.00. For more information, email [email protected]

Relevant Internet links

The official website of Manchester City, VisitManchester.com, is a great resource for information about the city and its tourist attractions. The public transport map and timetables on TfGM.com will help you get around town easily. The Man City stewards were praised for their excellent work. They were cheerful, helpful, and enthusiastic and ready to help. They made the game enjoyable for everyone involved. Well done to all of them! I hope Villa return to the Premier League soon so I can visit again.

I attended the Taylor Swift concert on 9 June 2018. This was my first visit to Villa and I was extremely impressed. Everything is well laid out and signposted, with special mention going to the Man City stewards who were exemplary, cheerful, helpful and enthusiastic. They were ready to help in any way possible and I had a great time. Just wish Villa were back in the Premier League so I could visit again soon.

It is easy to go to a bar in the city centre and then onto the stadium. There is a lot of accommodation in Manchester with a good price range, but be aware that Manchester hosts a lot of events so make sure you don't leave it too late if you want a hotel room.

There are special buses from the city centre on match days. You can even walk from the city centre in about 25 minutes. It is easy to go a bar in the city centre and then onto the stadium. Plenty of accommodation in Manchester with a good price range, but be aware that Manchester hosts a lot of events so don't leave it too late if you want a hotel room.

. I went on the Stadium tour today7th December. Our guide Lynne was very nice,pleasant and informative. There was plenty of time to take as many photos asw wanted. I would definitely recommend this tour.

! I went on the Stadium tour today, December 7th. Our guide Lynne was so nice, pleasant, and informative. There was plenty of time to take as many photos as we wanted. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Sharron Dickinson wrote: On visiting the stadium for the first time last night to see Bon Jovi in concert, I must say a BIG thank you to your staff for relocating my seats with no fuss and lots of help. Due to me being scared of heights and the seats we were allocated were up on the third level, your staff was very helpful in moving them for me. It was a very enjoyable evening, thank you again.

On visiting the stadium for the first time last night to see Bon Jovi in concert, I must say a big thank you to your staff for relocating my seats without any fuss and a lot of help, due to me being scared of heights and the seats we were allocated were up on the third level.

A very enjoyable evening, thank you again x

Ivo wrote: April 11th, 2013 at 4:58 pm The stadium tour is great! You get to see everything there is to see, and the guide is very friendly. The included trivia is supplied by the guide about that other team from the same town. Be sure to present your tour ticket at the fan shop to get a 10% discount on your purchase!

The stadium tour is great. You get to see all there is to see, and the guide is friendly and willing to answer your questions. The tour also includes some friendly trivia supplied by the guide about another team from the same town.

Present your tour ticket at the fan shop to get a 10% discount on your purchase!