The City Parade and After Party: Key timings

And all the up-to-date details can be found below ahead of the day of celebrations.

With temperatures set to reach highs of 31°C on Monday 25 May in Manchester, we’d like to remind supporters planning to attend the parade to take the necessary precautions including wearing suncream and staying hydrated throughout the day.

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KEY INFORMATION

*Please note that final entry has been extended to 18:00 (UK) for Co-op Live. Fans will not be permitted after this time.

We’re incredibly excited to welcome our fans to either The City Parade and The After Party at Co-op Live on Monday and want everyone to have a fantastic time.

However, we wish to remind all fans that they all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of not only Manchester City, but also the City of Manchester, and should treat the area, and all those in attendance, with respect.

THE CITY PARADE  

The City Parade is free to attend, un-ticketed, and will be a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the amazing achievements of the men’s, women’s and academy teams in 2025/26.

For full information on road closures across the city, please visit Manchester City Council’s website, here.

When: Monday 25 May

16:00 (UK): City parade build-up show begins

17:00 (UK): The parade kicks off with all the teams, and the buses begin to move along the route.

Where: Starting in the Northern Quarter, travelling along Great Ancoats Road and along Ashton New Road to the Colin Bell Stand Reception at the Etihad Stadium.

Accessible Viewing Areas

Great Ancoats Street (near the start of the parade route)

The exact location of this area will be shared ahead of the parade.

• A designated accessible viewing area for wheelchair users and ambulant disabled supporters, and their personal assistant / companion.
• A large screen will show the build-up, ahead of the parade beginning.  
• This street-level area will not be ticketed, with access on a first come, first served basis. Stewards will be on hand to help.

The Etihad Stadium, Colin Bell Stand Reception

 A designated accessible viewing area will be available to disabled fans who have pre-registered for a space with the Club, subject to availability.

This will be available to pre-registered wheelchair users and their personal assistant / companion.

Details about this area will be sent to fans who have pre-registered on Monday morning.

The end of the Parade will be at the Etihad Stadium, Colin Bell Reception. We will allow fans access to the concourse via S Door to use the toilet facilities and concessions will be open to purchase food and beverages.

Please note - there will be no alcohol on sale at Etihad too and bringing alcohol on site is prohibited.

THE AFTER PARTY AT CO-OP LIVE

At this special celebration, fans will be able to watch live footage from the parade alongside live performances and special guest appearances, as well as welcoming the players and managers into the Co-op Live.

When: Monday 25th May 

Doors Open: 15:00 (UK)  

Show begins: 16:00 (UK)  

Final Entry: 18:00 (UK) 

Approx 18:30 (UK): Player Arrival at Co-op Live  

20:00 (UK): Stage Show Ends and Event Closes 

Please note fans will be unable to join both the parade and Co-op Live event.

The After Party will be for ticketholders only – buy here.

Find out more about both events by clicking here.

TRAVEL DISRUPTION EXPECTED  

We advise all supporters planning to attend The After Party at Co-op Live to keep across the latest Bee Network travel alerts on Monday 25 May with disruptions and delays expected across the tram network.

To do so, head to tgfm.com/travel-updates.

CITY STORE AND ETIHAD PARKING 

The Etihad Stadium store will be open from 10:00 (UK) to 19:00 (UK) on Monday 25 May.

And the Arndale store will be open from 10:00 (UK) to 18:00 (UK).