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The Etihad Stadium has been Manchester City's home since 2003, having originally been built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
From its £154 million initial development investment to a capacity of 61,038, the ground has undergone a major transformation, with the latest North Stand expansion taking it beyond the 60,000-seat mark.
Here, FootballGroundGuide looks at the Etihad Stadium through the numbers that tell its story.
Etihad Stadium by the numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Opened as a sports stadium | 25 July 2002 |
| Became Man City's home | 10 August 2003 |
| Current capacity | 61,038 |
| Stadium ranking in England | 6th largest |
| Original construction cost | £112m |
| Football conversion cost | £22m |
| Record attendance | 60,765 |
| Record attendance match | Man City 1-0 Coventry City |
| Record attendance date | 5th September 2026 |
| Pitch dimensions | 105m x 68m |
| Executive suites | 70 |
| Length of stadium lease | 250 years |
The Etihad began life as an athletics venue with a capacity of around 38,000 before being converted into a football ground holding approximately 48,000 spectators.
Etihad Stadium's records and major events
The stadium's record attendance was set on 5th September 2026, when Man City beat Coventry City 1-0 in front of 60,765 spectators.
Its pitch measures 105m by 68m and uses Desso GrassMaster hybrid grass. During the conversion from athletics venue to football ground, the playing surface was lowered by approximately six metres to bring supporters closer to the action.
The South Stand expansion in 2015 took capacity to around 55,000, while the latest North Stand expansion added more than 7,000 seats to take the stadium beyond 61,000.
The Etihad has hosted several major sporting events, including the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the 2008 UEFA Cup final and matches at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. It is also among the venues selected to host UEFA Euro 2028.
The stadium's naming-rights partnership with Etihad Airways began in 2011, with the reported sponsorship agreement worth £150m helping establish the ground's identity as one of English football's leading modern venues.
Etihad Stadium ticket prices for 2026/27
Manchester City's adult general admission prices for the 2026/27 Premier League season range from £20 to £60, with the club introducing a new Category D for selected fixtures. Prices for Categories A, B and C remain unchanged from the previous season.
| Category | Adult ticket price |
|---|---|
| Category A | £40 to £60 |
| Category B | £35 to £55 |
| Category C | £30 to £50 |
| Category D | £20 to £40 |
The cheapest adult ticket is now £20, while the most expensive standard general admission ticket costs £60, creating a £40 price difference.
Adult Matchday Membership increased by £3 to £38 for 2026/27, while Junior Membership remains £20.
Renewing season-ticket holders have also been protected from price increases for a third consecutive season, with season-ticket prices previously ranging from approximately £425 to £1,600 depending on location and package.