Below you will find information on:
- Travelling to the Stadium
- Car Parking
- Ticket Sales and Collections
- Turnstiles Opening Times
- Food and Drink
- Prohibited Items
TRAVELLING TO THE STADIUM
Ensure you check travel conditions before setting out. Highways England provides live traffic information via its website, local and national radio travel bulletins and electronic road signs. Information is also available from Twitter via @highwaysNWEST
The Metrolink runs from Manchester city centre and Piccadilly Train Station directly to the Etihad Stadium and Velopark Metrolink stops and on towards Ashton Under Lyne. The Velopark drops you directly opposite the North side of the Academy Stadium. Supporters are not able to use their Metrolink Matchday Season Ticket for this match and must purchase a ticket for their journey.
Please click here for the most up to date information and you can also follow, @MCRMetrolink.
CAR PARKING
Onsite parking is available at the Etihad Stadium. For this match please use the Blue car park, which can be accessed from Alan Turing Way (A6010) via gate 2 (postcode M11 4DW).
Accessible parking is available on the North Car Park at the Academy Stadium. Please contact the Club’s Access Officer to register for a parking space on +44 (0)161 444 1894 (option 1, 1, 1)
ADVANCE TICKET SALES
Online: Tickets are available online with a Print@Home ticket option for this match.
ON THE DAY TICKET SALES
Online: Tickets are available online with a Print@Home ticket option for this match.
From 9:30am – 1:30pm, tickets will be available via the Ticket Office located under the Nexen Tyre bridge at the Academy Stadium. The ticket office accept both cash and card.
Further information including ticket prices and qualifying sales criteria can be found here.
Supporters under 14 are unable to enter the Stadium without an adult (Over 18). ID may be requested. We will be operating an RESERVED seating policy for this match. You will be directed to an open stand on the day, where seats are available.
Tickets must be purchased direct from the Club subject to any qualifying sales criteria. Tickets purchased through other means may not be valid. Manchester City accepts no liability for tickets purchased through unofficial channels. We are unable to provide you with alternative tickets should you purchase in this manner, regardless of the price paid. We may also refer the details to Greater Manchester Police
TICKET COLLECTIONS
Supporters are strongly advised to collect their tickets at least 30-minutes before kick-off. All home supporters who are collecting pre-purchased tickets may do so as follows:
- From 9:30am – 1:30pm collect at the Ticket Office located under the Nexen Tyre bridge at the Academy Stadium.
TURNSTILES
North East and South East turnstiles will open 60-minutes before kick-off. We advise that you arrive no later than 30-minutes before kick-off to avoid any delays in entering the stadium. North East turnstile is fully accessible for disabled supporters.
FOOD AND DRINK
This is available at North East and South East concessions. Please note that supporters are not allowed to drink in the seating/standing areas of the stadium bowl. Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are not allowed to be brought in to the Academy Stadium:
- Pyrotechnics flares and smoke bombs
- Golf umbrella or any article that may be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety
- Professional recording equipment (audio and visual)
- Bags larger than A4 size
- Food and drink
- Push chairs
The Academy Stadium and Etihad Campus are both smoke free zones, including the use of electronic cigarettes
The Supporter Services phone line opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Ticket Office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm. Please note, on Thursday both Supporter Services and the Ticket Office will open from 10am (closed Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday). Please call +44 (0)161 444 1894 (option 1, option 3).
You can also use our online ‘Frequently Asked Questions’, #ManCityHelp or our official service Twitter account, @ManCityHelp
