Our Investment Story So Far

2023 marked the 20th anniversary of our move to the then City of Manchester Stadium following the Commonwealth Games. Since this time, East Manchester has witnessed an amazing transformation, supported by over £700m of private sector investment, either directly by City Football Group, or through working in partnership with other private and public sector organisations:

CITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY OPENED IN 2014

80 acres of former chemical works transformed into youth and elite training facilities - for men’s and women’s teams - with a dedicated community pitch and 7,000 capacity stadium.

THE BESWICK HUB CREATED NEW FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY

The East Manchester Leisure Centre

A community facility with 70-station gym, fitness class studio and two swimming pools, including a full-length 25m pool.

The Manchester Institute of Health & Performance (MIHP)

Operated by Nuffield Health and providing world-leading healthcare facilities for use by elite athletes and the local community. The MIHP is also a centre for research in modern diagnostics technologies, sports medicine and sports education.

The Connell Co-op College

A Sixth Form College for students aged 16-19 that is based in East Manchester.

EXPANSION OF SOUTH STAND OF ETIHAD STADIUM IN 2015

The expansion of the South Stand increased overall capacity of the stadium to 54,500. Planning permission for an expanded North Stand was also granted at this time.

CO-OP LIVE - THE UK’S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT MUSIC VENUE WITH A CAPACITY OF 23,500

A joint investment between City Football Group and internationally renowned arena developer and operator, Oak View Group, Co-op Live will be the UK’s first purpose built music arena.

Co-op Live will boast the largest floor space of any indoor venue, a significantly lower ceiling, and tiered seating that brings fans closer to the artist.

Cutting edge visual technology, exceptional acoustics and innovative sound bowl design mean the best show possible whether standing or seated, in a space designed to welcome the biggest and most exciting global artists.

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