Etihad Stadium guide

The Etihad Stadium has been Manchester City's home since 2003 and is currently being expanded to over 60,000 seats. It sits at the centre of the Etihad Campus, a 15-minute tram ride from Manchester's city centre.

This guide covers stands, transport, hotels and matchday tips for one of the most modern grounds in England.

Stadium information

Capacity

53,400 (expanding to ~61,000)

Opened

2002

Address

Ashton New Road, Manchester M11 3FF

The South Stand has been redeveloped as a single tier with a flag display, creating a real singing end. European nights produce the loudest atmospheres.

Nearby airports

• Manchester (MAN)

  20 km / 25 min by taxi

• Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)

  60 km

Where to stay

• Manchester city centre

  Tram direct to the Etihad Campus stop.

• Ancoats

  Walkable to the ground along the Ashton Canal.

• Salford Quays

  Cheaper rates if you are also visiting Old Trafford.

Tickets

Cityzens Membership unlocks the ticket ballot. Hospitality through the official site is the easiest guaranteed-seat option for travellers.

The Etihad Stadium tour includes the dressing rooms and a walk through the academy buildings — one of the more interesting club tours in England.

Stands and where to sit

The South Stand redevelopment has created a single-tier singing end and a roof-mounted flag display. The North Stand is the largest. The Colin Bell Stand (west, main) houses the tunnel and dugouts.

Away fans sit in the South Stand lower tier behind the goal, with around 3,000 seats. View and access are excellent.

Getting to the Etihad

Metrolink Etihad Campus stop is 30 seconds from the ground. Trams run every few minutes from St Peter's Square and Piccadilly — leave 90 minutes before kick-off.

After the game, the trams back to the centre are heavily reinforced and quick. Taxis from the Etihad Campus rank are also a good option.

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Related guides

• Manchester City
• Football trip to Manchester
• Old Trafford
• Premier League