Etihad Stadium

Plan your trip to Etihad Stadium with everything you need before you book. From matchday logistics to stadium & museum tours — all in one place.

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Etihad Stadium Overview

Home of Manchester City, the Etihad sits on the Etihad Campus in East Manchester. On matchdays, stewarded zones and rolling closures operate around Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way — plan drop-off just beyond the tightest cordons for a short, easy walk in. Smart arrival: we’ll agree a pre-match drop and a post-match meet on a quieter side street. Flying in? See our Airport Transfers hub, or book a dedicated Sports & Entertainment chauffeur. Accessibility: we operate premium saloons, estates and people carriers (not wheelchair-adapted). Please see our Accessibility guidance. Official info: Getting to the Etihad (TFGM) • Metrolink — Etihad Campus stop • City Store • Stadium Tours

Nearby guide: Old Trafford

Matchdays

Arrivals & Departures

Private chauffeur (recommended): door-to-door with planned drop-off before cordons and a pre-agreed pin for collection after full-time. Sports & Entertainment chauffeur service • Airport Transfers hub
Metrolink (tram): Etihad Campus stop is on site; services run to/from Piccadilly and Victoria (expect queues pre- and post-match). Check the club’s tram page for travel updates. Tram info
Walking from Piccadilly: a well-lit, signposted route (around 25 minutes). Route guidance

Fan Stalls & Quick Eats

Expect classic matchday stalls along Ashton New Road and around the campus — burgers, pies, loaded fries, coffee carts and sweet treats. Lines build ~60–90 minutes before kick-off; earlier snacks mean faster service.

Soak Up the Atmosphere

City Square (fan zone): pre-match build-up, music and live screens (arrive early).
City Store (stadium): go early to avoid queues — Stadium Store info.
Mary D’s (nearby): a famous City matchday pub vibe. Facebook

Post-Match Pick-Up Tips

Exit via your stand, then head to the agreed side street beyond the densest footfall.
Allow 10–15 minutes after full-time for a smoother meet.
Dining after? We’ll transfer first, then collect later to your hotel/airport.

Tours

Go behind the scenes on the Manchester City Stadium Tour — explore the dressing room, players’ tunnel, press room and museum exhibits; seasonal experiences may be available.

Book: Manchester City Stadium Tours (official)
Make it a day: pair your tour with time in the City Store or a photo stop around the campus.
Chauffeur tip: timed drop-off/return with optional extra stops. Sports & Entertainment chauffeur

Accessibility: contact us ahead of time; we’ll coordinate the best arrangement for your party. See Accessibility.

Local Hotels & Pubs

Pubs (Matchday Atmosphere)

Mary D’s Beamish Bar — classic City matchday spot, short walk to the stadium. Facebook

Tip: some venues control entry on matchdays; arrive early and bring ID.

Hotels (City Centre — Easy Tram/Transfer)

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly — handy for Piccadilly & Metrolink to the Etihad. See listings
Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly — apartment-style stays near Piccadilly. See listings

Flying in for a match?

Visit our Airport Transfers page for instant fixed-price booking.

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