Stadiums and sports centers in Manchester

Manchester's Iconic Stadiums

Manchester's sporting landscape is anchored by the Etihad Campus and Sportcity, legacy sites of the 2002 Commonwealth Games. This collection features the 53,600-capacity Etihad Stadium, home to Manchester City FC, alongside the National Cycling Centre, which houses Britain's first Olympic-standard indoor velodrome and a purpose-built BMX track. The area also includes the Academy Stadium for youth and women's football and the AO Arena, one of Europe's largest indoor entertainment and sports venues.

Manchester's Iconic Stadiums — Map

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Etihad Stadium

The City of Manchester Stadium is the home of Premier League club Manchester City, with a domestic football capacity of 53,600, making it…

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AO Arena

The Manchester Arena, known as the AO Arena for sponsorship reasons, is an indoor arena in Manchester, England, immediately north of the…

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Sport City

Manchester's sport district with several venues for various sports. Hosted the 2002 Commonwealth games.

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Academy Stadium

A 7,000-capacity stadium within the Etihad Campus that serves as the home ground for Manchester City Women’s FC and the club's Elite Development Squad.

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Manchester Velodrome

Britain's first indoor Olympic-standard cycling track and the headquarters of British Cycling. It opened in 1994 as a centerpiece of the Sportcity district.

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National Cycling Centre

The National Cycling Centre is a multipurpose cycling venue in Sportcity, Manchester, United Kingdom.

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National Indoor BMX Centre

The National Cycling Centre is a multipurpose cycling venue in Sportcity, Manchester, United Kingdom.

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