Manchester City’s charity, City in the Community, is teaming up with Ruben Dias for a unique fundraising event at the Etihad Stadium.

‘Defending with Dias’ will take place on Wednesday 25 February, offering supporters premium hospitality alongside an intimate conversation with Manchester City’s number 3.

Designed to celebrate the defender’s career and honour Dias’ recent PFA Community Champion accolade, the event will give supporters a unique insight into his journey, leadership and success at Manchester City.

Guests will enjoy a live on-stage Q&A, a professional photo each with Dias and bespoke three-course meal in the Mancunian Suite. The evening will also feature a live raffle and charity auction, including items connected to key moments in Dias’ career.

Two packages are available for supporters to secure now with all the proceeds going towards Manchester City’s charity:

Centre Back Experience (£199) – Includes a three-course meal and photo opportunity with Dias.

No.3 Experience (£400) – Includes a signed Dias No.3 shirt, centre seating, three-course meal and photo opportunity.

Limited tickets are available now via donation. To secure your places, please contact citcevents@mancity.com.

All funds raised will support City in the Community, empowering healthier lives through football across Greater Manchester. Every pound will be invested back into the charity’s 22 programmes which support healthy people, healthy futures, and healthy communities.

In 2024/25, the charity generated an estimated £43.7 million in social value, representing a return of £11.45 for every £1 invested.

For more information about City in the Community, visit www.mancity.com/citc.