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Matchdays at the Joie Stadium
Matchday guide
Our next match is against Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly presented by Joie on Sunday 6 September. Kick-off is at 2:30pm.
Below is your guide to travelling to the Joie Stadium, using your ticket, pre-match entertainment, and more.
We’ve got plenty to look forward to on matchday, including our free Kids Fanzone, a live DJ set, half-time entertainment, and the chance to win some amazing prizes.
MATCHDAY TIMELINe
Find out what’s happening before you arrive at the Joie Stadium.
Bringing your children? Check out this article for our top tips to help make your day as enjoyable as possible.
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Turnstiles & Kids Fanzone open
From 1:00pm
Turnstiles and our Kids Fanzone open! You can find our Kids Fanzone behind the West Stand for bracelet‑making, face painting, football activities, and plenty more.There will also be an additional Fanzone behind the South Stand - Enjoy our food market with plenty of food and drinks available including some sweet treats and coffee options -
Team News Live
From 1:45pm
Be in your seat as the starting XI is revealed live inside the stadium, followed by our pre-match chat with Head Coach Andrée Jeglertz.
You'll also be among the first to discover our brand-new matchday digital look for the 26/27 season.
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Kick-off
From 2.30pm
Make sure you're in your seats for our first home match of the 2026/27 season!
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Half-time entertainment
From 3:15pm
The popular Revolut Wheel of Wishes is back! One lucky fan will have the opportunity to spin the wheel and win some incredible prizes. To be in with a chance, make sure you have a Revolut account and submit your RevTag before midday on Thursday.
Matchday TRAVEL
There are plenty of ways to get to the Joie Stadium on matchday.
You can book parking, book your matchday bus, or plan your journey to the Joie Stadium below.
Any important travel updates will be posted here.
YOUR PHONE IS YOUR TICKET
All 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.
Make sure you have downloaded your mobile ticket to your wallet before arriving at the Stadium.
Stadium Map
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the stadium before arriving on matchday.
Away fans can find out more about visiting the Joie Stadium by clicking here.
You can find information on travel, ticket collection, food & beverage, and much more.
ACCESSIBILITY
We recognise that disabled fans may need assistance to enjoy matchday.
Blue Badge parking is available at the Joie Stadium on a first-come-first-served basis. You will need to register your blue badge first then parking can be booked online or by contacting our Access Team.
If you are an away fan, please contact your club while booking your ticket in the away end.
Stadium facilities and regulations
Keep an eye out for our Playmakers, dressed in yellow, around the stadium and Fanzone - they’re here to help! Got a question? Just ask!
They’re also stocked with free goodies they love to share, so don’t forget to give them a smile.
Plus, face painters will be roaming the Joie Stadium every match to get you game-day ready
The Etihad Campus, including the car park and concourses are smoke free, including electronic cigarettes.
Fans will be able to bring their buggies into the stadium thanks to Joie. This dedicated area will be located behind the West Stand. When fans arrive at the stadium with their buggy, a steward will show them to the gazebo where the pram will be stored there until after the match.
Any fan, who attempts to invade the field of play, at any time, will be ejected from the stadium and may be arrested. This also applies to any supporters identified to be throwing items onto the field of play or into the home supporter areas.
Please refer to our ticketing terms and conditions for more information
Following a review and consultation with fans, we will now give Season Ticket Members a 10% discount on food & beverage at all Women's games, both at the Joie Stadium and the Etihad Stadium, instead of free hot drinks.
Simply scan your NFC Mobile Season Ticket at the NFC scanner to redeem your Season Ticket Member discount on all food and beverages.
We are proud to have so many amazing fans who create a positive environment where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and has a fantastic matchday experience.
Discriminatory comments, chants, or gestures have no place in football. In the event you see or hear abusive behaviour, you are encouraged to report the incident by messaging our new text reporting system on 0770 015 1894.
Your feedback will help to make our dedicated security team aware of what they have witnessed so they can act accordingly.
Further information on the Club’s new text service for reporting discriminatory behaviour can be accessed here.
