Etihad Stadium – Hospitality & VIP Tickets

Travelling to Etihad Stadium

Please use the Google map provided for further information.

How do I get to Etihad Stadium by car?

Congestion can be a problem on matchdays, so allow more time for your journey. Congestion can build up on the following roads, particularly before kick-off: Alan Turing Way, Hyde Road and Mancunian Way.

From Alan Turing Way: Head north on Alan Turing Way/A6010 towards Gibbon Street before turning left onto Gibbon Street, where you will arrive just outside of the stadium, where a  car park can be found.

From Hyde Road: Head southeast on Hyde Road/A57 before turning left onto Glencastle Road/B6178. After that, you will need to turn right onto Harvard Road before turning right again onto Hyde Road/A57 before going onto Pottery Lane/A6010. Finally, turn left onto Ashton New Road/A662 and then right onto Rowsley Street.

From Mancunian Way: Head east on A57 (M) before continuing onto Mancunian Way/Ring Road/A635. Then, you will need to take a slight left onto Great Ancoats Street/Ring Road/A665 before turning right onto Every Street before going right again for Merrill Street/A662 after 0.4 miles. Finally, turn left onto Rowsley Street.

How do I get to Etihad Stadium by bus?

There are several bus services available to get you to the Etihad Stadium. Along Ashton New Road (2 minute walk away), there are three services: 216, 230 and 231. On Alan Turing Way (a 2-minute walk away), you have the 53, whilst on Ashton Old Road (a 15-minute walk away), the 219 is available.

Along Oldham Road (20-minute walk away), you will find the following bus services: the 83, 84, 181 and 182. Finally, the 201 and 203 bus services are available along Hyde Road (a 35-minute walk away).

How do I get to Etihad Stadium by Metro link?

From the Manchester Picadilly Station, you are strongly advised to take the service to the Etihad Campus Stop. This journey can take between 10 and 12 minutes. Contactless payment is accepted.

Etihad Stadium FAQs

Where is the Etihad Stadium located?

The iconic Etihad Stadium is situated in the heart of Manchester. The stadium’s exact address is as follows:

Etihad Stadium Etihad Campus, Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 3FF.

What is the current capacity of the Etihad Stadium?

The Etihad Stadium is one of the largest football stadiums, not only in England but in the United Kingdom as a whole. The stadium currently has a capacity of 55,097, but it is set to expand to over 60,000 with work currently underway.

What are the nearest transport links to the Etihad Stadium?

Starting with trains, the nearest station to the Etihad Campus is the Ashburys Rail Station, just five minutes away from Manchester Picadilly Station on the train. The Etihad Stadium is about a 20 minute walk away from Ashburys Station.

The Manchester Victoria Station and the aforementioned Manchester Piccadilly Station are both located in close proximity and are accessible on foot.

Travelling by tram on a matchday is very convenient, as the Etihad Campus is actually home to its own dedicated tram stop.

There is a matchday bus network that operates across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and High Peak to travel to and from games. There are 16 matchday buses in total across 71 different locations, with new stops at Central Park, Thorpe Road.

For car parking, this is available on a match-by-match basis and has to be pre-booked – these spaces are prioritised for Season Ticket Members. It costs £12 for two or more passengers, and £14 for solo drivers.

You can also walk to the Etihad Campus and the stadium itself from the Manchester City Centre, with the duration of this walk being around 35 minutes. From the area of Ancoats, walking to the ground can take under 30 minutes.

What is special about the Etihad Stadium?

The Etihad Stadium is one of the biggest and most modern football stadiums in the country, and its design lends itself to excellent views whichever seat you choose to watch the match unfold in. It was originally built as part of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, before being converted into a football stadium a year later in 2003, when Manchester City moved in to make it their new home.

It is also a ground that is one of the most eco-conscious in the Premier League, utilising rainwater harvesting and recycling, as well as LED lighting and renewable energy sources, with zero emissions also being targeted.

The Etihad Campus is also home to pre-match entertainment in the ‘City Square’ fan zone area that will have live music, interviews, and live music for around 2 hours before kick-off.

When do I receive my hospitality tickets for packages at the Etihad Stadium?

You will receive your hospitality tickets via email three to five working days prior to the match taking place.

What VIP Hospitality Packages does Eventmasters offer at the Etihad Stadium?

At Eventmasters, we are delighted to offer the following hospitality packages for a VIP experience of Manchester City in action at the Etihad Stadium during the current season: Managers Corner, Commonwealth Bar, 1894 Bar, Tunnel Club, & Tunnel Club Premium.

The Managers Corner package includes access to the exclusive managers corner bar, premium seats in the South West Corner (with a panoramic view of the pitch), an exclusive cash bar, betting facilities, a match programme, car parking pass (1 per 4 guests), reserved tables, an option to purchase a selection of pizzas and other small plates, and a complimentary tea and coffee at half time.

As for the Commonwealth Bar, it offers VIP official match seats on the halfway line in the East Stand, a wide range of premium food options that are available for purchase, complimentary half-time refreshments, betting facilities, a private cash bar facility, a matchday programme, and a car parking pass (1 per 4 guests).

The 1894 Bar includes: premium seats in the East Stand (middle tier, near the halfway line), access to a private executive cash bar, a selection of premium food options available to purchase, casual table seating, a complimentary half time tea and coffee, betting facilities, a match programme, a car parking pass (1 per 4 guests), and a matchday programme.

The Tunnel Club offers contemporary 11 courses of bowl food, complimentary beers, house wines, and soft drinks, VIP seating behind the dugouts, a matchday programme, a team sheet, complimentary food offered pre and post-match, VIP Car Parking (1 per 4 guests), betting facilities, and casual table seating (private tables are available on request. This package also offers the chance to watch the first team arrive as they walk through the restaurant.

Finally, our Tunnel Club Premium Package includes exquisite five course dining, a premium drinks package (including champagne), a Sommelier hosted wine tasting area, VIP Parking (1 per 4 guests), a matchday programme, a team sheet, betting facilities, private tables for bookings of 2, 4, or 6 guests, and you’ll have the chance to listen to matchday insights and tactics from Performance Analysts, view the teams line up in the glass tunnel, and welcome the players as they enter the suite through the upper-level.

Which accessibility features are available at the Etihad Stadium?

Assistance dogs, ear defenders, and sensory aids are all welcome. A sensory room is available for up to 4 people, and audio descriptive commentary is provided for blind or visually impaired supporters. The club will need to know at least three days in advance.

There is wheelchair-accessible seating and lifts to all levels, available from entrances D, H, S, M1, and W. Additionally, accessible toilets are available throughout. The City Store next to the stadium is also wheelchair accessible.

How can I contact you if I have a query regarding VIP Hospitality at the Etihad Stadium?

You can get in touch with us here at Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality in a number of ways if you have a query regarding our VIP Hospitality at the Etihad Stadium this season. You can either contact us via the form that you can fill in at the bottom of the page, or you can feel free to call us to talk to our dedicated sales team on 0121 233 6500, or who will be happy to help you.