How Etihad Stadium expansion is getting on as fresh update emerges before 2026/27 season

Manchester City's huge Etihad Stadium expansion project continues to make steady progress as work intensifies ahead of the new Premier League season.

The latest footage highlights visible developments both inside and outside the stadium complex.

New footage gives glimpse into ongoing Etihad expansion project

Fresh construction footage has revealed continued progress on the Etihad Stadium redevelopment, with several key elements of the project advancing before the start of the 2026/27 campaign.

One of the most eye-catching developments remains the new skywalk, where another front roof section has now been installed.

Cranes continue to dominate the skyline as work progresses on what is expected to become one of the landmark features of the expanded North Stand development.

Around Medlock Square, further improvements are also taking shape, with new brickwork, concrete surfacing, railings and landscaping all becoming increasingly visible as the wider public realm is transformed.

Inside the stadium, preparations for the new season are also well underway.

The pitch has been undergoing maintenance, with grounds staff applying grass seed to strengthen stitched areas while specialist fans circulate warm air to encourage healthy growth ahead of the opening fixtures.

Elsewhere, demolition work continues on an existing building within the development site, with noticeable progress made since the previous update.

Although much of the work remains behind the scenes, the expansion is steadily moving forward, with the completion of the new skywalk expected to be one of the next major milestones in the project.

FGG says: It has always been more than just the North Stand expansion

The Etihad redevelopment has always been about creating a much broader destination, and the latest update reflects that.

Improvements to the surrounding public spaces are progressing alongside the stadium itself, helping reshape the area beyond matchdays.

With another season fast approaching, the project continues to move in the right direction, and each update offers a clearer glimpse of Man City's long-term vision for the Etihad campus.