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Etihad Stadium.

Home of Manchester City since 2002

Originally built for the Commonwealth Games before being converted to a football ground. UEFA Category Four classification. Adjacent to the Etihad Campus. Manchester City's training facility, academy, and women's home ground (the Joie Stadium).

  • Capacity

    53,400

  • Opened

    2002

  • Postcode

    M11 3FF

  • Stands

    4

Seating map

Etihad Stadium layout.

Sections, stands and approximate row counts. Use this to orient yourself before picking seats — most buyers prefer Manchester City's home end during home fixtures.

Etihad Stadium seating map — sections, stands and tier layout
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History

About Etihad Stadium

The Etihad Stadium opened on 25 July 2002 as the City of Manchester Stadium, originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. After the Games, the stadium was reconfigured for football and Manchester City moved from their long-time home Maine Road in 2003. A 10-year naming-rights deal with Etihad Airways began in 2011 and has been extended. Continued expansion has lifted capacity from the original 38,000 to 53,400.

Seating layout

Etihad Stadium seating plan & capacity

The seating bowl is asymmetric due to the Commonwealth Games athletic-track origin. The East and West stands are separated from the pitch by a slightly larger gap than the North and South. Premium seats sit in the South Stand mid-tier (the Tunnel Club). The Kippax (East) Lower has the most vocal home support.

  • South Stand (Family Stand)

    Three-tier stand with the family enclosure, the biggest of the four stands by capacity.

  • North Stand (Colin Bell Stand)

    Three-tier stand opposite the South. Named after the Manchester City legend in 2004.

  • East Stand (Kippax Stand)

    Behind the goal, two tiers. Named after Kippax Street at Maine Road, where the original Kippax Stand stood. Home of vocal Manchester City support.

  • West Stand

    Behind the opposite goal, two tiers. Houses the away allocation and directors' suite.

Getting there

How to get to Etihad Stadium

Etihad Stadium is at M11 3FF, Manchester, United Kingdom. Match-day travel is busiest from 90 minutes before kick-off — plan to arrive earlier than the gates open if you want to avoid queues.

Metro / Tram
Etihad Campus tram stop (Metrolink, Ashton-under-Lyne line) is adjacent to the stadium. A 2-minute walk to the turnstiles.
Train
Manchester Piccadilly is 15 minutes by tram via Etihad Campus.
Bus
Stagecoach 216, 217 services run to Ashton New Road.
Walk
Manchester city centre to Etihad Campus tram: 5 minutes; tram to stadium: 10 minutes.
Drive
From the M60 (junction 23) take A635 to Ashton New Road.
Parking
Stadium car parks (Blue, Yellow, Red, Green) require pre-booking through Manchester City. Spaces are limited and sell out quickly. Public parking in the surrounding area is restricted by matchday clearways.

Behind the scenes

Etihad Stadium stadium tour

Etihad Stadium and Tunnel Club tour runs daily (non-matchday). Includes the home dressing room, players' tunnel, and pitchside. Manchester City Museum at the Joie Stadium next door.

On match-day

Match-day at Etihad Stadium

Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. Cashless concessions throughout. The Mancunian Way pre-match bar in the East Stand opens four hours before kick-off. For the loudest atmosphere, the Kippax Stand lower tier. Pre-match pubs: The Townley and the Mary D's on Hyde Road are popular with home support.

Stadium facts

Etihad Stadium key facts

  • The Etihad Stadium has a capacity of 53,400. Manchester City's largest ever home capacity.
  • Built in 2002 for the Commonwealth Games, repurposed for football in 2003.
  • Manchester City moved from Maine Road, their home since 1923.
  • The Etihad Campus also includes the Joie Stadium (Manchester City Women's home) and the City Football Academy.
  • Naming rights with Etihad Airways began in 2011 as part of a 10-year, £400 million stadium and shirt sponsorship.

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Beyond match-days

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FAQ

Etihad Stadium — frequently asked questions

  • What is the capacity of Etihad Stadium?

    Etihad Stadium has a capacity of 53,400 and is the home of Manchester City. The ground first opened in 2002.

  • Where is Etihad Stadium?

    Etihad Stadium is in Manchester, United Kingdom. The postcode is M11 3FF. The most common transit option is the Etihad Campus tram stop (Metrolink, Ashton-under-Lyne line).

  • What stands does Etihad Stadium have?

    Etihad Stadium has 4 stands: South Stand (Family Stand), North Stand (Colin Bell Stand), East Stand (Kippax Stand), West Stand.

  • What is the postcode for Etihad Stadium?

    The postcode for Etihad Stadium is M11 3FF. Manchester, United Kingdom.

  • Where can I park at Etihad Stadium?

    Stadium car parks (Blue, Yellow, Red, Green) require pre-booking through Manchester City. Spaces are limited and sell out quickly. Public parking in the surrounding area is restricted by matchday clearways.

  • Are there Etihad Stadium stadium tours?

    Etihad Stadium and Tunnel Club tour runs daily (non-matchday). Includes the home dressing room, players' tunnel, and pitchside. Manchester City Museum at the Joie Stadium next door.

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    Most tickets are delivered electronically within five days of the fixture. The latest delivery window is 24 hours before kick-off. You'll receive an email and SMS the moment your tickets are ready.

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