Stadium
Short answer: Manchester City plays its home matches at Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, England. Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) puts the capacity at 52,900, while UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data gives 51,383 and an older Wikidata statement gives 55,017 (2020). The stadium opened in 2002 according to Wikidata, while UEFA records 2000.
At a glance: Etihad Stadium
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | City of Manchester Stadium |
| Home club | Manchester City |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Capacity (Wikidata) | 52,900 |
| Capacity (UEFA) | 51,383 |
| Capacity (Wikidata) | 55,017 |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Wikidata item | Q48159 |
Capacity: why the figures differ
Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) and UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data do not agree: 52,900 on one side, 51,383 and 55,017 (an older Wikidata value, 2020) on the other. The headline number here is the Wikidata one, treated as unconfirmed.
The Atlas lists every recorded figure with its source instead of choosing one silently. The Wikidata number is the general-reference value; UEFA figures describe the configuration used for its matches.
History of Etihad Stadium
The stadium opened in 2002. Wikidata gives the opening date as 25 July 2002 (P1619) and the start of construction as 12 December 1999 (P571); UEFA records the opening year as 2000.
Timeline and notable matches
- 12 December 1999: Construction of the stadium began.
- 25 July 2002: The stadium opened and hosted the athletics events of the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
- 2005-06: Hosted matches at UEFA Women’s EURO 2005.
- 14 May 2008: The 2008 UEFA Cup final was played at this stadium.
- 18 September 2025: Manchester City beat Napoli 2-0 in the Champions League.
- 28 January 2026: Manchester City beat Galatasaray 2-0 in the Champions League.
- 17 March 2026: Real Madrid beat Manchester City 2-1 in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Location
Etihad Stadium is in Manchester, England. UEFA’s official name is "City of Manchester Stadium" and the sponsored name is "Etihad Stadium".
Facts and figures
- Coordinates: 53.4832, -2.2004
- Pitch size in UEFA records: 105 x 68 metres
- Also known as: City of Manchester Stadium, Etihad Stadium, Manchester City Stadium
- Owner: Manchester City Council; operated by Manchester City since 2003
- Architects: KSS Design Group and Populous
- Manchester City beat Galatasaray 2-0 at this stadium in the 2025-26 Champions League league phase (28 January 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Etihad Stadium hold?
52,900 according to Wikidata (capacity statement P1083); UEFA gives 51,383 and Wikidata gives 55,017.
Where is Etihad Stadium?
In Manchester, England.
What is the official name of Manchester City’s stadium?
City of Manchester Stadium.
When did Etihad Stadium open?
2002, according to Wikidata.
Which club plays at Etihad Stadium?
Manchester City.
Related pages
- Home club: Manchester City
- How many times has Manchester City won the league? (English page in preparation)
- How many times has Manchester City won the Champions League?
- Turkish edition of this page: Manchester City stadyumu Etihad Stadyumu kaç kişilik, nerede?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
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Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q48159 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2049580/ (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Photo: Wikimedia Commons — commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:City_of_Manchester_Stadium_2023_cro… (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q48159#P466 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q48159#P131 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q48159#P17 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q48159#P1083 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q48159#P1619 (accessed 4 November 2026)
Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Data as of: 4 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, UEFA, Wikimedia Commons
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