How long did it take to build Etihad Stadium?
City of Manchester Stadium
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 25 July 2002 (as athletics stadium) 10 August 2003 (as football stadium) |
| Renovated | 2002–2003 (converted to current use) |
| Expanded | 2014–2015 (47,400 to 55,097 seats) |
| Construction cost | £112 million (athletics stadium) £22 million (football conversion) £20 million (football fit-out) |
What year did Manchester City move to the Etihad?
2003
Constructed for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 the Etihad Stadium in Beswick, east Manchester, is now the home of Manchester City FC. In 2003 when they moved in it was known as the City of Manchester Stadium but was renamed the Etihad Stadium in 2011 after a sponsorship deal with the Abu Dhabi airline.
How much do Man City pay for the stadium?
The stadium was designed by Arup and built by John Laing. The stadium cost about £110 million. £77 million of that was paid by Sport England and the rest was paid by the Manchester City Council.
How long have Man City played at the Etihad?
Etihad Stadium History After playing at Maine Road for 80 years, the Club moved three and a half miles to the then called City Of Manchester Stadium in August 2003. The stadium was originally built for the Commonwealth Games, which were held in 2002 and cost in the region of £90m to construct.
Where in Manchester is Etihad Stadium?
Etihad Stadium lies east of Manchester City Centre, accessible using either the A635 or A62. The A665 runs north-to-south and connects these roads, and the stadium can also be reached using Pollard Street and Merrill Street, which merges into Ashton New Road.
When did Man City get taken over?
Sheikh Mansour completed his takeover of Manchester City in September 2008, meaning the 2008/09 season saw the club spend more than £100million on a shed load of new signings. Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour wasted no time in 2008. (Image: Andrew Yates/AFP via Getty Images.)
Who is Kyle Field named after?
Edwin Jackson Kyle
Kyle Field was named for Edwin Jackson Kyle, who served as Texas A&M’s dean of agriculture and athletic council president. Kyle donated a 400 x 400-foot area of the southern edge of campus that had been assigned to him for horticultural experiments.
How big is the city of Manchester Stadium?
The City of Manchester Stadium in Clayton, Manchester, currently known as the Etihad Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is the home of Manchester City and, with a domestic football capacity of 55,017, the sixth-largest in the Premier League and tenth-largest in the United Kingdom.
How long is the walk from Manchester City Stadium to the Metrolink?
The walk from the city centre to the stadium takes about 30 minutes, and that from Manchester Piccadilly Station 25 minutes. Follow the City Link signs. It is quicker though to catch the metrolink from either Piccadilly Station or – for example – Market Street in the city centre.
Is the area around the Etihad Stadium good?
The area around the Etihad Stadium is not one of the best of Manchester, and apart from the odd pub there are few options for eating and drinking. The city centre is at walking distance though, and one can therefore just as well eat and drink there and then walk or take the metrolink to the stadium.
How to get to Etihad Stadium from Ashton New Road?
After the match buses to the city centre will depart from Ashton New Road next to the South Stand. If arriving by car, the stadium can best be reached from the M60 (running east from the city). Take either junction 22 or 24, and drive east towards the city centre. From there on, follow the signs for Sportcity.
