The exciting event also offers supporters the chance to see our new signings in action for the first time before hearing directly from our new manager and new recruits as well as some familiar faces.
For our younger fans, there will also be a variety of entertainment available throughout the afternoon including live entertainment, music and our Kids Fanzone which is packed with football skills challenges and more!
City Are Back gates at the Joie Stadium will open at 13.30 (UK) with the event starting at 14:00 (UK). For those who cannot attend, the special event will also be live streamed across our channels.
See below some important information about the event, including key timings and what to expect.Key timings & important ticket information
- General admission and hospitality gates open at 13:30
- Show starts including giveaways and prizes at 14:00
- Last entry at 14:30
- Training to commence at 15:00
- Event finish time at 17:15
Tickets for the special event are priced at £5 for adults, and £3 for Under 21s and Over 65s. Hospitality packages will also be available.
Four tickets are available per supporter, so fans can bring a friend or family member should they wish. Mobile tickets will be issued closer to the event.
What to expect
Throughout the event there will be exclusive prizes to be won including a full squad signed shirt, hospitality tickets for a home game for the upcoming campaign, the chance to win a mascot place for the new season and the chance to meet the players on the day.
There will also be the opportunity for fans to get a photo with last season’s domestic double trophies, the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Former players and a celebrity guest will also be in attendance.
Away from the pitch, our Kids Fanzone will be open including football based activities, face painters, balloon modellers, hair braiders, selfie frames and photo opportunities with Moonies! There will also be competitions with ‘money can’t buy’ prizes on offer, entertainment and live music from our DJ.
Food and drink will be available to buy throughout the event. With additional pop up vendors in the stadium featuring halloumi fries, Baby Mayhem and popcorn.
Any fan who attends the event will be eligible for a free gift worth £10 with any purchase at the stadium store on the day! It’s also the perfect opportunity to pick up the latest Home and Away kit at the City Store, located at the Etihad Stadium, which will be open from 09:30 to 19:30.
Giveaways and prizes
- 2x Junior fans have the opportunity take part in Penalty shootout with 1st team goalkeeper !
- A lucky fan will be awarded our Fan of the Match – gets to welcome the players onto the pitch
- Opportunity to win an on pitch walk around during session.
- Opportunity to be on the pitch and included in the team and squad photo
- Opportunity for a VIP meet and greet with first team players
- Opportunity to win a player mascot place for a future game this season.
- Chance to win a full squad signed shirt.
