Matchday Guide
Details our brand-new bars and restaurants at Medlock Square, matchday entertainment, and ticket FAQs. Turnstiles open at 10:30am.
matchday schedule
There's plenty to look forward to before City v Fulham!
You can enjoy guest interviews, exclusive prize giveaways, plus the first team bus arrival 90 minutes before kick-off.
You can also grab drinks and refreshments before you head into the stadium from our new Medlock Square Bar!
travel updates
Plan your visit to the Etihad Stadium by foot, by Metrolink or by bus. You can also book parking for the match below.
You can also find out how to get to the Etihad Stadium this season below, including details on 12 new Matchday bus stops and our new Park and Ride service from Co-op Academy Belle Vue.
medlock square
Why not arrive early on Wednesday and check out Medlock Square's new bars and restaurants Little Beast, Three Rivers, Brickworks or Blend.
No booking is required for Brickworks or Blend! Simply walk in and enjoy the pre-match atmosphere with a variety of food and drink options available.
You can find out more about Medlock Square's restaurants and bars below.
kids fanzone
Our free Kids Fanzone gives your little ones the opportunity to take part in football activities, play interactive games, and win exclusive prizes before the match.
It’s free to enter – just make sure you have secured your tickets. Click the link below to secure your tickets now!
GET YOUR TICKETS
your ticket
Tickets at the Etihad Stadium use NFC (Near Field Communication) technology.
To enter the stadium with your mobile ticket, hold the back of your phone on the ‘TAP’ reader.
Read how to access your ticket, download your ticket, transfer your ticket and more here.
STADIUM MAP
Just click the link below to find a map of the Etihad Stadium.
You can also find your seat by using our 3D Seat Viewer before you arrive on matchday.
ACCESSIBILITY
Our team work incredibly hard to make sure matchdays are accessible and inclusive for fans.
Please note that our accessible buggy service will run 4 hours before kick-off and will not run post-match.
You can find out more about medical exemption certificates, audio descriptive commentary, our matchday sensory room and RADAR keys below.
BAG POLICY
Arrive early to allow plenty of time for our security checks.
Only small handheld bags no larger than A4 size (12”x8”x3”) will be accepted.
Our bag drop service located in the Grey Car Park by the away turnstiles costs £12 per item.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
We're always looking to improve our food and drink offering to ensure all fans have something for them on the menu.
You can view our new options ahead of the 2026/27 season at our dedicated food and drink page below.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Before you arrive on matchday, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the Etihad Stadium prohibited items list.
Our prohibited items list includes e-cigarettes, vapes, glass bottles, and any flags that are larger than 2m x 1m.
SMOKING POLICY
We want to remind fans that smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are strictly prohibited inside the Etihad Stadium.
This includes, but is not limited to, toilets, turrets and concourses in the stadium.
Any fan who is found to breach our smoking policy will be ejected from the stadium and sanctioned in accordance with our Supporter Charter.
Flags and banners
Any flag that contains any discriminatory or political wording, references, or images will not be allowed into the Stadium.
Flags sized 2m x 1m are allowed (if they meet the above criteria) and do not require a fire-retardant certificate. Any flag or banner larger than 2m x 1m requires fire retardant certification that must be provided before entry.
Flags and Banners are not allowed to be draped over the LED boards.
Stadium Facilities & Regulations
This includes tailgating, where individuals attempt to force their way through stadium turnstiles by closely following legitimate ticket holders.
A Multi-Faith Prayer Room is available for quiet reflection. Just ask a steward for access on matchdays.
The Etihad Stadium operates cashless payments only and enforces a strict Challenge 25 policy.
Please refer to our ticketing terms and conditions for more information.
You can view our 2026/27 Supporter Charter below.
Entering the field of play is a criminal offence.
Any fan who invades or attempts to invade the field of play at any time will be ejected from the stadium and may be subject to arrest by Greater Manchester Police.
Fans may also be subject to a club ban in line with the Club's Supporter Charter.
This also applies to any fans who are identified to be throwing items onto the field of play or into either the home or away sections of the stadium.
