MATCH CENTRE

Away Fan Guide: Manchester City

STADIUM ADDRESS 

Manchester City
Etihad Stadium
Manchester
M11 3FF 

TICKET INFORMATION  

This fixture is sold out. Supporters are advised not to travel unless they are in possession of a valid match ticket. No ticket upgrades will be available on the day of the fixture.  

The Everton Fan Centre will be closed on the day of the game. Supporters who have ticketing issues should report to the Manchester City South Stand Ticket Office, which is adjacent to the visiting supporter entrances and will be open from 12pm onwards  

If you are collecting a duplicate match ticket, please take a photo ID with you to avoid any issues.  

If you have a digital away ticket for the fixture, please use the following advice:   

Don't forget to charge your phone before heading to the Etihad and when preparing to enter the stadium open the Apple Wallet or Google Wallet app on your phone. It is advisable to ensure you do not have any bank card or other contactless cards at the back of your phone case. 
 
If you have multiple tickets attributed to the same fixture on one device, simply swipe left and right to switch between tickets when entering the stadium and scan each ticket individually to allow access to those in your party. 
 
To gain access, hold your phone close to the contactless reader on top of the turnstile. The light will turn green for a valid adult ticket and amber for concessions or junior tickets. 
 
If the light turns red, or you are unable to enter, a steward will be on hand at each turnstile to help with any issues. 
 
If you have any issues downloading your ticket, members of the Everton Fan Centre will be at the Etihad on the day of the game to assist outside the turnstiles.  

HELP AND SUPPORT   

There will be a team of Everton Travel Stewards at the game to help with any issues that may arise at the Stadium.  

For further information updates from Merseyside Police please follow @MerPolEFC on Twitter.  

Fan Engagement Manager, Christine Prior, will be available from 12pm until kick-off to support fans with any issues that arise and can be contacted on 07794 055321.  

STADIUM INFORMATION  

The Etihad is a cashless stadium. All payments inside and outside the stadium will be contactless and cash will not be accepted.  

Security checks/bags: 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 have a medical condition that requires you to bring a bag or other equipment, please contact the Access Team at access@mancity.com. 

Please see additional matchday information here https://www.mancity.com/away-fan-guide  

Accessible Information: Please be advised accessible toilet facilities are RADAR key operated.  

For further accessible information please visit the Manchester City access page: Inside the Etihad Stadium (mancity.com) 

TRAVEL INFORMATION  

Please be advised to check all chosen routes before you travel due to any unforeseen circumstances which may affect your plans.  

Main Roads:  

From North: A6010, M60; passing Oldham and Bury. 

From South: M6, M56, M60; passing Knutsford and Stockport. 

From East: M62, A628, passing Huddersfield and the Peak District. 

From West: M62, passing Warrington and Sale. 

On Site Parking: 

Manchester City has a new Car Parking system to maximise the available spaces at the Etihad Campus. Car Parking must be pre-booked on a match-by-match basis. Please see further information here 

Offsite parking: 

There are a number of satellite car parks around the stadium, with prices displayed at the point of entry.  

Resident Parking: 

A resident parking scheme is in place in the streets around the Etihad Stadium and this is strictly enforced and identified through on-street signage. Please do not park in these areas as you will be fined, and your vehicle may be clamped or removed.  

Accessible Parking: 

Blue Badge parking is available on-site in the Blue car park, however, it is limited due to the number already allocated to our seasonal supporters. Please call our Access Team on +44 (0)161 444 1894 (option 1, 1, 2) to discuss further. You can find out more at mancity.com/access  

By Rail 

National Rail will always have the latest information on rail services. You can follow them in advance of your journey via their Twitter page @nationalrailenq or via @networkrailMAN 

By Tram/Metrolink 

Metrolink runs from the city centre including. Manchester Piccadilly station to Etihad Campus stop and on towards Ashton. The journey time from Piccadilly is less than 10-minutes. On event days, trams run to/from the stadium stop every 12 minutes. 

The consumption of Alcohol is strictly forbidden on the Metrolink. Follow @MCRMetrolink for live travel information throughout the day. 

By Bus 

There are bus stops adjacent to the stadium. At the end of the match buses will be lined up on Ashton New Road next to the South Stand heading to Manchester city centre. Further information is available at tfgm.com or via Twitter @OfficialTfGM.

FAN BEHAVIOUR AND SAFTEY ANNOUNCEMENT  

Anti-Discrimination: Everton Football Club has a zero-tolerance stance on any discriminatory behaviour and language used to travel to, from or during the match. We are committed and dedicated to embracing equality and diversity in everything that we do. We take this opportunity to remind supporters about the Club's ‘All Together Now’ campaign, which was launched to promote a ‘Football Family for Everyone’. We will not stop in our mission to drive equality through the positive power of football.  

Possession or Use of Pyrotechnics: Everton Football Club does not condone the use of pyrotechnics under any circumstances. Any fan found using them will be subject to action by the Club and Police. Away clubs use various techniques to detect the possession and use of pyrotechnics. Any person found in possession of such items are liable to arrest which could result in a criminal conviction and subsequent football ban.   

Anti-Social Behaviour on Concourses: We ask all fans to consider fellow supporters while on club concourses. Any anti-social behaviour, such as beer throwing, can result in ejection from the stadium, or, in the case more serious incidents, arrest and a subsequent football ban.