The Etihad Stadium has been Manchester City’s home since 2003. It was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and has a football capacity of 61,038.
| Capacity | 61,038, the sixth-largest stadium in England |
|---|---|
| Location | Etihad Campus, east Manchester |
| Built for | 2002 Commonwealth Games |
| Build cost | About £112 million |
| City’s home since | Summer 2003, moving from Maine Road |
| Nearest tram stop | Etihad Campus (Metrolink) |
From athletics arena to football ground
The stadium was first called the City of Manchester Stadium. After the Commonwealth Games it was converted from a 38,000 arena to a 48,000-seat football ground. The Etihad name came with a sponsorship deal in 2011. Arup designed it with a cable-stayed roof held up by twelve exterior masts.
Expansion
A 7,000-seat third tier on the South Stand was finished in August 2015. A £300 million North Stand redevelopment, with a 400-room hotel and a covered fan park for 3,000, has since been completed and lifted capacity to about 61,000. The North Stand has been renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand.
Other events
The ground hosted the 2008 UEFA Cup final, England internationals and rugby league and rugby union matches.
Sources
Etihad Stadium (Wikipedia); Manchester City F.C. (Wikipedia).
