Situated in east Manchester, the Etihad Stadium is the home of Premier League giants Manchester City F.C. Its capacity of 55,017 renders it as the tenth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom.
Built in 2002, the Etihad Stadium is a great venue for people with additional needs thanks to its modern design. Its Sensory Room allows children with sensory processing requirements to watch matches in a relaxing environment. The room offers a great view of the pitch behind soundproof glass.
The Etihad is wheelchair accessible and there are 255 wheelchair positions within the stadium, including 21 wheelchair bays for visiting supporters. Manchester City also offers wheelchair-accessible stadium tours, and visitors with additional needs may be entitled to a free personal assistant during the tour. You should contact the tours team for further details.
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The City of Manchester Stadium was built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and it was subsequently converted into a football stadium. In 2003, Manchester City F.C agreed to lease the stadium from Manchester City Council.
The Etihad Stadium was formerly known as the City of Manchester Stadium. In July 2011, Etihad Airlines secured the naming rights of the City of Manchester Stadium as part of a 10-year deal.
The Etihad Stadium is situated 1.5 miles east of Manchester City Centre on Ashton New Rd.
In 2003, Manchester City F.C moved from Maine Road to the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City played their final game at Maine Road on 11th May 2003.
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