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Information for supporters travelling to the Etihad

2025-09-25T14:00:00.000Z

SUPPORTER INFORMATION: MANCHESTER CITY V BURNLEY

Information for supporters travelling to the Etihad

2025-09-25T14:00:00.000Z

Information for supporters travelling to the Etihad

Burnley continue their Premier League campaign on Saturday as they take on Manchester City.

For any ticketing issues or information, please contact the Burnley FC Ticket Office on 01282 446800, select option 1 or email ticketoffice@burnleyfc.com.

If you have an issue with your ticket or misplace it prior to the game, any duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Manchester City by the Burnley FC Ticket Office. Away Fan ticket office will be open 2 hours before kick-off to assist with any queries.

Away fans may be required to show photo ID to verify age concessions.

Misuse of concession tickets can result in ejection and ticket confiscation.

Age/Band limits: Supporters using concession tickets must carry photo ID - misuse may lead to ejection and ticket loss. Away Fan Guide Etihad Stadium.

By Car

Car parking must be pre-booked in advance. Parking is not available on the day. Book your car parking here.

There are works on Ashton New Road and Pottery Lane, supporters will likely be disrupted during ingress and egress.

There is a strictly enforced resident parking scheme in place on the streets around the ground, which is made clear through on-street signage. Fans are encouraged to be considerate when parking nearby.

Parking spaces can be purchased in advance via the official Manchester City website.

Road Closures

Please note that a road closure operates immediately after the event to allow pedestrians to leave the Etihad Stadium safely. This is in place for approximately 20 minutes after the match. This is, however, subject to GMP approval and may be in place for longer than stated above. Roads affected by the closure are as follows:

· Ashton New Road – between Alan Turing Way and Darley Street

· Grey Mare Lane – between Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way

· Merrill Street – between Pollard Street and Ashton New Road

Accessible Parking

Visiting clubs are supplied with accessible parking bays to allocate to visiting supporters. These bays are located in Grey carpark (approx. 150yards from the turnstile). All parking information, including a map and postcode, can be found here. Manchester City do not issue physical passes. Parking is free of charge.

By Train

The nearest train station to Etihad Campus is Ashburys Rail Station. Ashburys is just five minutes away from Manchester Piccadilly Station on the train. The Etihad Stadium is then about a 20-minute walk away from Ashburys Station.

By Metrolink

A 12-minute frequency will operate on the Ashton line and will take spectators straight to the stadium at Etihad Campus.

In addition, there will be a 12-minute service, MediaCityUK to Etihad Campus, combined, it will provide a 6-minute service between Piccadilly and Etihad Campus during ingress.

During egress, there will be a 6-minute frequency, through a combination of 12-minute service to Eccles and 12-minute service to Altrincham.

We encourage fans who are travelling by car to consider using one of the park and ride sites at Ashton Moss and Ashton West and travel to the Etihad by tram. More information about park and ride sites can be found on the website.

By Coach

Coaches & minibuses for the visiting team can be parked on the Grey Car Park, opposite the away fan turnstiles.

By Bus

A number of bus routes run along Ashton New Road, stopping directly outside the Etihad Stadium. All buses are low floor vehicles (this means they can be lowered to pavement level when the bus stops and the doors open). On most buses the wheelchair ramp is positioned at the exit doors. There is enough room for one wheelchair user on each bus; supporters should be aware that buses can get very congested on matchdays. Most buses run every 4-8 minutes from the city centre with an approximate journey time of 20-minutes. For more information use the TfGM journey planner and accessibility information at tfgm.com.

If you need general advice on public transport, including bus timetables and journey planning, visit traveline-northwest.co.uk or call Traveline on +44 0871 200 2233 (calls from landlines cost 10p per minute, calls from a mobile phone may vary).

On matchdays, the 216 is the most frequent bus service which runs directly to the stadium. Services operate every 10 minutes and stop right outside the ground. Live departures for your bus stop can be found by searching your service number on the bus webpage.

On egress, shuttle buses for spectators will operate from Ashton New Road to city centre at the junction with Rowsley Street.

By Taxi

There are local taxi services in place within Manchester City Centre. You can get a taxi from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Etihad Stadium which takes around 5-minutes (approximate fare £8).

Entering the Stadium

Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick-off. Supporters under 14 must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). The away fan entrances for South Stand are L1, L2 and L3.

Any supporter that attempts to use an inactive ticket will be asked to leave the complex.

Supporters and bags will be checked prior to entering the stadium. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid the delays entering the stadium.

Smoking

The Etihad Campus, including the car park and concourses are smoke free, including electronic cigarettes.

Food & Drink

Concessions will be open on the concourse until the end of half-time. There is a range of hot & cold food & beverages available, with several Halal & Vegan options.

Alcohol

There is no access to alcohol sales on Level 2 (Legends Balcony). This area is subject to ground regulations, and alcohol cannot be consumed in view of the pitch. A catering team member will be present to take orders for food and soft/hot drinks. Alcohol cannot be purchased on Legends as there is no direct access to a concourse.

Alcohol will be available in all other parts of the away section, including the Level 0 wheelchair platform.

Cashless Stadium

The Etihad Stadium is a cashless venue therefore cash will not be accepted.

Re-admission

Manchester City operates a strict no re admission policy and there will not be an opportunity to leave and re-enter the stadium.

Post Match

There may be a request, in consultation with Greater Manchester Police, for visiting supporters to remain in the stadium for a short time whilst the immediate areas clear.

You will be informed of this during the match via PA announcements. We will ensure that you are able to exit the stadium as soon as possible, so that you may commence your return journey.

Lost Property

Please contact 0161 444 1894. Manchester City accepts no responsibility for loss/damage to property.

Items will be retained for 4-weeks. Supporters will be charged the postage for any items that cannot be collected from the stadium.

Burnley supporters...don’t forget to keep your eyes out for our familiar travelling safety stewards at Manchester City. You’ll spot them, as always, in their red jackets with Burnley badges. The travelling stewards on Saturday will be Matthew, Francine, Qasim, Asim, Kamran and Juniad. They’re there to help and support YOU if you need them - or just a regular, friendly face to keep you reassured and answer any questions you may have!

Supporter Information from Burnley Football Club

Burnley Football Club wish to take the opportunity to remind all supporters travelling to the match on Saturday and in the future, that the Club is committed to the standards, values and expectations set out by our internal values, the Premier League, the EFL, the Football Association and Kick It Out.

Burnley FC is One Club for All and we pride ourselves on being open, diverse and welcoming to everyone. Discrimination has no place in football, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any supporter found breaching our Supporter Code of Conduct.

We will not tolerate any form of hate speech, offensive chanting or discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, from any supporters at home, away; while travelling to or from Club matches or events; or on social media or digital platforms. The Club will always take the necessary steps to eliminate such unacceptable behaviour; and the individual concerned will be subject to a sanction from the Club and may face arrest and subsequent prosecution.

Burnley Football Club has a zero-tolerance policy for fans entering the playing area and, as a result, any supporter who does so will be issued with a lifetime ban with immediate effect.

We urge all travelling supporters to ensure they represent our football club in a positive manner.

We thank you for your cooperation.

Pitch Safety Policy

Any supporter, 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 on to the field of play or into the home supporter areas.

Away Supporter Policy

Manchester City operates a zero-tolerance policy on visiting supporters seated within home areas. Any visiting supporters identified within the home supporter areas will be ejected from the stadium.

Reporting Poor Behaviour

Manchester City ask all fans to join in creating a positive environment and atmosphere, where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and has a fantastic matchday experience.

The Club operate a zero-tolerance approach to all discriminatory and abusive behaviour including any form of Racism, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Antisemitism and Sexism. Such behaviour may include abusive comments, chanting, or gesture-making of any kind.

If you see or hear such behaviour, talk to a steward or the police, or report it on the Kick It Out App. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to a member of their team after the match, you can contact the Club’s supporter services team at mancity@mancity.com.

Fans who see or hear abusive behaviour are encouraged to text 0770 0151 894 to make the dedicated security team aware of what they have witnessed.

Bag Policy

Arrive early to allow plenty of time to pass security checks.

Backpacks, holdalls, rucksacks, or other similar items of any size, large or small, will not be allowed into the stadium. Small handheld bags, no larger than A4 size (12”x8”x3”) will be accepted. If you must bring a bag to the stadium that exceeds the allowable size, bag drop facilities that you can use to securely store your items will be in place until the match has finished.

The bag drop will be priced at £10 per item. There is a bag drop on the 'Grey' car park, which is within the away fan compound.

Prohibited Items

Drink Glasses
Narcotics
Long Umbrellas
Selfie Sticks
Fireworks & Flares
Large Flags & Banners
Weapons
Sharp Objects
Bottle & Cans
Food & Drink
Cigarettes & E-cigarettes
Baby Buggies / Prams
Airhorns
Portable Chargers
Cameras
Flagpoles
Computer Tablets

Medical & Bag Exemptions

Supporters requiring exemptions for medication, or specific food/drink due to dietary needs, should contact Manchester City’s Access Team at access@mancity.com or 0161 444 1894, no later than 3 working days before the match.

Accessible Entrances

Level 2 (Legends Balcony): Entry via the lift at Entrance H, this is also used by Manchester City supporters. Security will escort fans entering here.

Level 0 Wheelchair Users: Entry is via a gate adjacent to the away turnstiles.

Wheelchair Spaces

Etihad Stadium provides 9 wheelchair spaces on Level 0 (Ground Floor) and 16 spaces on Level 2 (Legends Balcony).

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are located on levels 1 & 3 for visiting supporters. All toilets are fitted with RADAR locks and supporters can use their own key or contact a nearby steward who are in possession of keys. A Changing Places facility is also available to visiting supporters upon request, however, Manchester City ask that if you may require this facility, you contact their Access team prior to your visit.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome at Etihad Stadium. It is advised that you contact your Club ahead of the fixture if you intend on bringing your assistance dog.

Seating

Visiting supporters have access to the wheelchair bay platform within level 1 that is situated on a super riser platform to ensure full visibility of the pitch. The Club does not restrict any supporter to a particular area, to enable personal preference and individual requirements. For further assistance and advice on accessible seating, please do not hesitate to contact Manchester City’s Access team directly.

Sensory Room

There is no access to the sensory room at the Etihad Stadium for away supporters.

Audio Descriptive Commentary

The service provides a full descriptive commentary delivered by Manchester City commentators.

For further information, or to request a headset, please contact Burnley FC. Upon request, we’ll be sure to provide your ticketing details with Manchester City to ensure delivery to your seat on matchday 15 minutes before kick-off.

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