Stadium Information
Supporters are advised to arrive no later than 60 minutes before kick off. Car Park opens 3 hours before Kick-Off (KO) Turnstiles open 2 hours before Kick-Off (KO) Arrive early to allow plenty of time for our security checks. Only small handheld bags no larger than A4 size (12”x8”x3”) will be accepted. Backpacks, holdalls, rucksacks, or any similar items, regardless of size, will not be allowed into the stadium. If you bring a bag larger than the allowed size, you can use the bag drop facilities (locations shown below) to securely store your items until the match is over. The bag drop service costs £10 per item. There is a bag drop located in the 'Grey' car park within the away fan compound.
Getting There
By Car
Car Parking must be pre-booked on a match-by-match basis. Parking spaces are prioritised for Season Ticket Members and availability is issued on a first-come-first-served basis with one space allowed per fan. Any remaining spaces will be released to General Admission fans. Parking costs £12 for two or more passengers and £14 for solo drivers. Postcodes for each car park can be found below: Blue car park (gate 2): M11 3DU Orange car park (gate 3): M11 4TA Green car park: M11 3FY Vermillion Restaurant: M40 8AD
By Train
The nearest train station to Etihad Campus is Ashburys Rail Station. Ashburys is just five minutes away from Manchester Piccadilly Station on the train. The Etihad Stadium is then about a 20-minute walk away from Ashburys Station. Etihad Campus station (Manchester Metrolink) is right outside the stadium. Regular services run from Manchester Piccadilly (6 mins). Additional trams operate on match days. https://tfgm.com/public-transport/tram
By Bus
Match day buses 53, 54, 185, 186, 216, 217, 230, and 231 serve the stadium from Manchester city centre. Dedicated shuttle services run from key locations. https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus
Nearby Pubs
Pubs around the Stadium are generally home fans only. The Stanley (20-22 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M4 4JR) is known to allow a small number of away fans and is around a 10-minute walk from the ground. The better drinking options are closer to the city centre, particularly near Manchester Piccadilly Station. Piccadilly Tap (Unit 1, Gateway House, Station Approach, Manchester, M1 2GH) – A well-placed microbrewery with a great beer selection. The Adelphi (3-5 Hulton Street, Manchester, M5 4GT) – A traditional pub visited by away fans in the past. Piccadilly Tavern (71-75 London Road, Manchester, M1 2PB) – A large city centre pub with plenty of space. The Crafty Pig (4 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ) – A lively sports bar serving food and drinks. 30–40 minute walk to the Etihad from City Centre