Etihad Stadium Hospitality Tickets & Packages

Etihad Stadium (Manchester) – Wikipedia

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Eventmasters are delighted to offer a wide range of Corporate Hospitality Packages & VIP tickets at Etihad Stadium for major sporting events in 2025/26.

The Etihad Stadium, officially known as the City of Manchester Stadium, is a premier football venue located in East Manchester, England. It serves as the home ground for Manchester City Football Club and stands as a testament to the city’s sporting and architectural evolution.

🏟️ Stadium Overview

  • Address: Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 3FF, UK

  • Opened: July 25, 2002 (as an athletics venue); August 10, 2003 (as a football stadium)

  • Capacity: Currently 53,400 for domestic football matches; expansion underway to approximately 61,470 seats by 2026

  • Architect: Arup Associates

  • Owner: Manchester City Council

  • Operator: Manchester City Football Club

  • Surface: Desso GrassMaster hybrid pitch

📐 Design & Architecture

Originally constructed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the stadium was designed by Arup Associates and built by Laing Construction at a cost of £112 million. Post-Games, it was converted into a football stadium with an additional £42 million investment from Manchester City and the city council. The stadium features a distinctive cable-stayed roof supported by twelve exterior masts and cables, earning it accolades for its innovative design

⚽ Football Legacy

  • First Match: Manchester City vs. Barcelona, August 10, 2003

  • First Competitive Goal: Trevor Sinclair (Manchester City)

  • First Premier League Goal: David Sommeil (Manchester City)

  • Notable Moment: The 2011–12 Premier League title, clinched with a dramatic last-minute goal against Queens Park Rangers, is among the most memorable events in the stadium’s history.

🏗️ Expansion Plans

A £300 million redevelopment project is currently underway to expand the Etihad Stadium’s capacity to approximately 61,470 seats by 2026. The expansion includes

  • North Stand Development: Addition of a third tier to increase seating capacity.

  • Sky Bar: A premium seating area with views of the pitch.

  • Fan Zone: A covered space for up to 6,000 supporters.

  • City Store & Museum: Enhanced retail and exhibition spaces.

  • 400-Bed Hotel: Accommodations for visitors.

  • Safe-Standing Areas: Implementation of standing sections to enhance fan experience.

This development aims to create 2,600 jobs and is part of a broader investment into East Manchester

🎤 Other Events

Beyond football, the Etihad Stadium has hosted a variety of events:

  • Rugby: 2015 Rugby World Cup match between England and Uruguay.

  • Boxing: Ricky Hatton’s “Homecoming” fight in 2008.

  • Concerts: Artists like Oasis, U2, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran have performed here.

🚇 Accessibility

The Etihad Stadium is well-connected:

  • Tram: Metrolink’s East Manchester Line to Etihad Campus station.

  • Train: Manchester Piccadilly Station, approximately a 20-minute walk away.

  • Bus: Multiple routes serve the stadium on matchdays.

  • Parking: 2,000 on-site spaces with additional parking in the surrounding area .

🏙️ Etihad Campus

Adjacent to the stadium is the Etihad Campus, a £200 million development housing

  • City Football Academy (CFA): Training facilities for Manchester City teams.

  • Academy Stadium: A 7,000-capacity venue for youth matches.

  • Community Facilities: Spaces for local engagement and development

Fans can look forward to a matchday experience like no other with VIP and hospitality tickets for the Premier League, UEFA Super Cup and other exciting events with Eventmasters at Etihad Stadium. For details of Etihad Stadium Hospitality, please follow this link or click below