Etihad Stadium
Home of Man City
🏴 Manchester, England · 🗺️ See on the map
Brilliant away day
- 🏟️ Iconic status42/55one of the most famous grounds in Europe · opened 2002 · tournament or European final venue · 52,900 capacity
- ✈️ Getting there12/13airport 16 km · tram 3 min walk · 5 km from the centre
- 🎟️ Getting in10/12tickets around €46 · general sale
- 🍺 Pre-match3/104 pubs and bars within 800 m
- 🗺️ The weekend7/10179 double-header pairings · winter highs around 8°C
Next home games
🔥 Manchester derby Man City v Man United, Sat 20 Mar 2027
| Date | Match | Kick-off | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Man City v Fulham ✅ Open sale | 15:00 local | |
| Tue 24 Nov 2026 | Man City v Napoli 🏆 Champions League 💳 Members only | 20:00 local | |
| Wed 2 Dec 2026 | Man City v Leeds United ✅ Open sale | 20:00 local | |
| Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Man City v Chelsea ✅ Open sale | 15:00 local | |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Man City v Hull City ✅ Open sale | 15:00 local | |
| Sun 3 Jan 2027 | Man City v Tottenham ✅ Open sale | 16:30 local | |
| Sat 16 Jan 2027 | Man City v Nottingham Forest ✅ Open sale | 15:00 local | |
| Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Man City v Sporting CP 🏆 Champions League 💳 Members only | 20:00 local |
League dates are provisional until the league confirms the exact day and time, usually a few weeks ahead, after TV picks. "TBC" means not confirmed yet. Updated 2026-11-15. The ticket labels show the club's usual rules: see the ticket helper.
🏆 European games: dates and times are UEFA's (read from Wikipedia); the knockout rounds appear once the draws are made. European tickets are sold differently from league ones.
Make it a double-header
Two games, one trip. Pair a game here with another ground nearby.
- 25 km apartBoth confirmed
- 25 km apartBoth confirmed
- 34 km apartBoth confirmed
- 34 km apartBoth confirmed
- 34 km apartBoth confirmed
Around the ground
The ground's real outline, the nearest stops with walking times, and every pub and bar within about 10 minutes (🟠). Straight-line distances: check the route on OpenStreetMap.
Getting there
- ✈️ Manchester Airport (MAN) · 16 km
- ✈️ Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) · 46 km
- ✈️ Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) · 55 km
- 🚋 Etihad Campus (tram) · 262 m, about 3 min walk
- 🚋 Velopark (tram) · 488 m, about 6 min walk
- 🚆 Ashburys (train) · 1,291 m, about 16 min walk
- 🏙️ 5 km from Manchester city centre
Distances are in a straight line; walking times are a rough guide.
Pubs and bars nearby
4 pubs and bars within about a 10-minute walk. The closest:
- Mary D's · 311 m
- The Townley · 433 m
- The Corner Shop · 499 m
- Bradford Inn · 787 m
From OpenStreetMap. Some pubs near grounds are home fans only on match days.
Big occasions here
- UEFA Cup / Europa League final · 2008
- Women's Euros games · 2005
From Wikidata, which may not list every one.
Matchday weather
Average daily high and low (°C) each month of the season, 2016-2025, Open-Meteo.
- Aug20°13°
- Sep18°11°
- Oct14°8°
- Nov10°5°
- Dec8°3°
- Jan7°2°
- Feb9°3°
- Mar10°3°
- Apr13°4°
- May17°8°
🎟️ Ticket helper
Man City
€23–€70adult, official price, standard league game
✅ Open sale
When: Members get the first release; lower-demand games often reach general sale, and there's an official ticket exchange.
2026-27: £20-£60 adult by category (frozen third season running).
Buy on the official Man City site🏆 European games 💳 Members only
How: Etihad home Champions League tickets go to Season Ticket Members first (e.g. Wed 28 Oct 10am for Napoli on 24 Nov), then existing Premium, Matchday and Junior Members the next day, then other account holders; the club's ticketing hub says all Etihad match tickets are available only to Cityzens Matchday and Junior members, so a membership is needed. Up to four tickets per buyer.
€41–€70adult, a European league-phase game (see the note)
Man City v Napoli (24 Nov 2026) top tier for ordinary members ('All Cityzens'): GBP 35-60 adult depending on stand and level (Cup Scheme and season ticket members pay less), converted x1.17; Matchday membership was listed at GBP 38. NOTE: mancity.com returned 403 to direct fetch, so these details come from search-result excerpts of the official page and were not read directly.
European tickets on the official Man City siteEuropean tickets are sold game by game, often early, in packages or only to registered fans, and many are sold out by now.
📅 When tickets probably go on sale estimate
- Man City v Napoli (Champions League), Tue 24 Nov: members probably on sale already
Worked out from this club's usual pattern as it is stated above. Clubs change the dates, so treat these as a prompt to check the official page, not a promise.
📅 Add Man City's games and sale reminders to your calendar (a feed that updates itself).
The labels: ✅ Open sale = ordinary league games reach general sale · 🟡 Rules vary = members go first, some games reach general sale · 💳 Members only = a club card or membership is effectively needed · 🪪 = named tickets. They describe the club's usual league games, not one particular match: derbies and big games can be much harder.
Only buy from the club or its official partners. Unofficial resale sites charge far more and tickets can be cancelled at the gate. Prices are a guide and change by opponent; the club's site has the real price.
Want it all sorted?
Hospitality means a guaranteed seat with food and drink, and it's the legal way to a sure ticket for a big game.
Man City: official hospitality from about €152 a person, sold by the club or its authorised agents.
Stadium tours
No game that weekend? Most big grounds run tours and museum visits most days, including the dressing rooms and the tunnel.
Tours of Etihad StadiumWhere to stay
Hotels near Etihad Stadium fill up and go up in price on match and concert nights, so book early.
Hotels near Etihad StadiumPhotos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons: Chris Morgan (CC BY-SA 2.0); Mr Ignavy (CC BY-SA 2.0); Mr Ignavy (CC BY-SA 2.0); Little Savage (CC BY-SA 4.0); Little Savage (CC BY-SA 4.0); User:Oldelpaso (CC BY-SA 3.0).
💡 Did you know?
- Designed by KSS Design Group and Populous.
- Nicknamed Etihad Stadium.
- Pitch: Hybrid grass.
From Wikidata and the site's own data.
Quick answers
How many people does Etihad Stadium hold?
Etihad Stadium holds about 52,900 people (Wikidata).
Which airport is closest to Etihad Stadium?
Manchester Airport (MAN) is about 16 km away in a straight line.
Who plays at Etihad Stadium?
Man City play their home games here.
How much are Man City tickets?
Official adult prices for a standard league game are roughly €23–€70 (season 2026-27). Big games cost more. Buy from the club's official site.
What is the nearest station to Etihad Stadium?
Etihad Campus (tram) is about 262 m away, roughly a 3-minute walk (OpenStreetMap).
Are there pubs near Etihad Stadium?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 pubs and bars within about a 10-minute walk of the ground.
What is the weather like at Etihad Stadium in winter?
From December to February, highs average about 8°C and lows about 3°C (2016-2025 averages).
Has Etihad Stadium hosted a UEFA Cup / Europa League final?
Yes: UEFA Cup / Europa League final, 2008 (Wikidata).
Has Etihad Stadium hosted Women's Euros games?
Yes: Women's Euros games, 2005 (Wikidata).
When is the next game at Etihad Stadium?
Man City v Fulham on Sat 21 Nov 2026 (date provisional until confirmed by the league).
More about Etihad Stadium on Wikipedia.