The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Everything an away end needs at Etihad Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Man City guide

Selected date

Sat 21 Nov

15:00 · v Fulham

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: Premier League fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Etihad Stadium

Capacity 61,470

Away end

South Stand (south end)

Usually around 3,000 — varies by fixture

Travel

Etihad Campus (Metrolink)

Roughly 5–10 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time)

Coming up at Man City

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Man City v Fulham

Saturday 21 November 2026 · 15:00 · Etihad Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Etihad Campus (Metrolink)Where to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Man City v Fulham: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Etihad Stadium

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Manchester

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Manchester

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of Etihad Stadium in Manchester
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Getting there

  • Etihad Campus Metrolink — Tram stop right outside the stadium, served from Manchester Piccadilly via the East Manchester line.
  • Ashburys station — National Rail alternative a short walk from the ground for those not using the tram.
  • Driving — M60 J23 onto the A6010; the SportCity car parks are large but fill early and empty slowly after full time.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Snooker Club Bar, Ancoats — A short tram ride away in the regenerated Ancoats quarter, good food and away-fan friendly. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Etihad Campus food stalls — Street food vendors set up around the stadium concourse before kick-off. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Northern Quarter — For a longer pre-match, Manchester's Northern Quarter is 15 minutes away by tram. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

National Football Museum

In the city centre, a short tram ride from the stadium, covering the whole history of English football.

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Manchester Etihad Stadium Tour

Behind-the-scenes access to the dressing rooms and tunnel, book ahead.

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Ancoats

Manchester's former mill district, now full of independent restaurants and bars.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • Beswick Community Garden area

    A quieter residential route to the ground through Beswick, away from the main tram crowds.

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  • Clayton Hall

    A hidden medieval moated manor house a short walk from the stadium, rarely visited by fans.

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  • Cotton Field Park

    Green space near the Etihad Campus offering a calm spot before the crowds build.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Manchester; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The Etihad Campus tram stop gets extremely busy immediately after full time — expect a queuing system.

Ground note · unverified

Big European or derby fixtures see very heavy policing on the approach roads; leave plenty of extra time.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Manchester

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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