City welcome United to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 19 January with kick-off set for 18:45 (UK).
It’s second vs. fourth in the WSL, with just a single point separating the sides ahead of the action.
There’s always drama in the derby, with the Blues aiming to maintain local bragging rights after winning all three encounters between the sides last season.
But there’s plenty to get excited about off the pitch as well with activities, prizes and performances all taking place around the Etihad Stadium.
Find out more below...
14:45 - Kids Fanzone
Four hours prior to kick-off, kids and parents can enjoy plenty of activities over on the indoor pitch at the City Football Academy.
Completely free to enter, amazing prizes like the chance to be a player mascot, be in the team photo, and to win signed merchandise are up for grabs. Visit the competitions stand on arrival to find out more.
The event will last until 17:15, followed by the march to the match from the Joie Stadium over to the Etihad.
Ensure your Mobile Kids Fanzone Ticket is downloaded onto your smartphone, and please note that tickets to the Fanzone will not grant access to the Etihad Stadium for the match.
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16:15-16:30
Hospitality ticket holders will be able to enter the Etihad from 16:15, five minutes before our Blue Carpet experience gets under way.
Taking place outside the Colin Bell Stand entrance, the Blue Carpet includes live music, exclusive prizes and the chance to watch both teams arrive at the Stadium.
Manchester United are expected to arrive at roughly 17:05, with City ten minutes later.
16:30 - Ipswich v City
At 16:30, our Men’s first team are in action away to Ipswich in the Premier League.
The match will be available to watch in the Etihad Stadium concourse, so make sure to get inside to follow the action once gates open at 17:15!
17:15 - 17:45
The Stadium will be open for general admission ticket holders from 17:15, the same time the City team are set to arrive at the Etihad.
Keep across the official Man City app and our social channels 30 minutes later though, as Gareth Taylor’s starting XI will be revealed at 17:45.
Sandwiched between those two major events is another giveaway, led by our two mascots Moonchester and Moonbeam inside the stadium.
18:00 - 18:35
Both teams are expected to come out for their pre-match warm-ups at around 18:00, accompanied by some incredible live music from pitchside.
But 15 minutes later it’s time to get your thinking caps on for the City Mega Quiz! Information on how to enter the quiz will be communicated by our Stadium announcer ahead of it getting under way.
A reminder of the team news will follow as the players complete their final preparations before kick-off, with fans encouraged to be in their seats by 18:35 for our special Etihad light and firework show.
Then, it’s time for the action...
City v Manchester United app coverage
Starting 90 minutes before kick-off, our Matchday Centre will provide detailed text updates, stats and analysis carrying on throughout the game and after the final whistle.
There will also be a special Matchday Live broadcast with Steve Howey and Toni Duggan joining Natalie Pike in the studio to offer their expert insight across the encounter.
Those with push notifications turned on will be alerted to all the key moments, with Nick Walsh and Karen Bardsley also guiding you through the action from the press box with live audio commentary.
A detailed match report plus reaction from Gareth Taylor and a player will be made available soon after the full-time whistle.
Highlights from the game and a CITY+ full-match replay can then be accessed from 12:00 (UK) on Monday.
