Educational Stadium Tour

Suitable for English Key Stages 2-4.

We recreate the excitement of a thrilling match so your pupils can take the role of a journalist in our interview areas. Aligned to the English National Curriculum, the students will take a tour of the stadium focusing on the role of the media on a matchday. Using a range of questioning techniques, the pupils will prepare questions and answers related to moments in the match they have just watched and then interview each other where the real players are interviewed on a matchday.

Suitable for Science Key stages 2-4 and PE Key Stage 3.

During the stadium tour we will follow a player from the moment they wake upon a matchday through to going home, as well as talk about what they do to prepare on the days prior to matchday and how they recover. Our trained tour guides will give the inside knowledge on preparation, fitness, diet, performance analysis, training, nutrition in areas that are used by the players on matchday.

Suitable for Maths Key Stage 3-4 and Business Studies Key Stage 3-4.

This tour explores some specific revenue streams, roles, and careers at the stadium, showing the many commercial aspects that operate alongside the big match. Students will visit key areas of the stadium and discuss how they generate revenue for the club while discussing new and innovative ideas on new commercial avenues. 

Suitable for Geography Key Stage 3-4, A-Level & University students.

Focusing on the principles of regeneration using the Etihad Campus as a case study. The presentation will tell the story of East Manchester and look at the site in detail throughout the decades, highlighting the different phases of regeneration to how the site has gotten to where it is today. The experience includes a tour of the site followed by a 45-minute presentation.

Suitable for Language Key Stage 3-4 & A-Level

Our Modern Foreign Languages in Football experience highlights the benefits of being multilingual in today’s global economy. Using Manchester City as an example, students discover the many languages spoken across the club and explore careers where language skills are an asset. Pupils take part in interactive challenges to listen to, read and speak in various foreign languages. The stadium tour is delivered in English, but schools can request handheld guides in different languages or, where possible, bilingual tour guides, though availability for the latter cannot be guaranteed.

Suitable for Key Stage 3-4, A-Level & University students.

Our new Careers in Football workshop helps schools achieve Gatsby benchmarks 2, 3 and 4 by raising pupils’ aspirations and challenging the idea that only players and coaches work in football. With over 1,000 employees at City the workshop explores our departments and career paths, highlighting day-to-day tasks, required skills and routes into each role. Pupils will also hear advice from City staff and learn how to stay informed about future opportunities at the club. This workshop is aimed at 11-18 year olds.