Etihad Stadium Parking
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Parking at Etihad Stadium
Welcome to ParkingScout, the definitive resource for finding the best parking spots around the biggest football stadiums around the UK, including Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City F.C. Whether you’re gearing up for an electrifying match day or visiting on a quieter non-match day, we’ve got you covered. From free street parking gems to convenient paid options, our tailored advice ensures you can join the 55,000 fans at the home of Manchester City FC with ease. Trust ParkingScout to steer you right every time, so your stadium visit is nothing short of perfect.
Match Day Parking at Etihad Stadium
The first thing you need to know about match days at Etihad Stadium is that you should expect road closures around the stadium immediately preceding the game and up to 20 minutes (or longer at major events) after the match has ended. This eases traffic and allows everyone to leave safely.
The following roads are affected by road closures on match or event days.
- Ashton New Road – between Alan Turing Way and Darley Street
- Grey Mare Lane – between Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way
- Merrill Street – between Pollard Street and Ashton New Road
A residential parking scheme is also in effect in all neighbourhoods immediately surrounding Etihad Stadium. Streetside parking on any of these streets where it is in effect could, and probably will, lead to a steep fine at the very least, with the possibility of being clamped or your vehicle removed. ParkingScout strongly suggests coughing up the few pounds asked by one of the many nearby car parks on match day.
Etihad Stadium onsite parking
Etihad Stadium operates a number of car parks, three of which are available to fans on match day. All three car parks require pre-booking your spot, and this may be done up to 4 hours before kick-off time. You can pre-book your parking through the official Man City Car Parking site at a cost of £10 per vehicle with 2 passengers, or £12 for single occupancy. Parking is available at the blue, yellow, and green car parks (varies between events), but spaces are limited, so try to book well in advance. These car parks open three hours prior to kick-off and close one hour after the final whistle has blown.
Etihad Stadium offsite parking
Walking distance
Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of affordable or convenient car parks within walking distance of Etihad Stadium on match days, and with all the roads in the immediate vicinity being residents-only, it doesn’t leave you with a lot of options for parking and walking to the stadium. The only acceptable option that we could find was:
- Q-Park Piccadilly Place M1 3BS – £2.50 to £3.20 per hour, depending on entry time | 30 minute walk
Park and travel by tram
The most popular option for getting to Etihad Stadium on match days seems to be parking a couple of miles from the stadium and taking public transport to catch the game. With an official coach service running from Macclesfield, Marple, and New Mills at costs ranging between £2 and £10 return, depending on the stop selected, as well as a tram service running to the stadium’s dedicated stop every 6 minutes, parking away from the stadium becomes an increasingly viable and convenient option.
For your convenience, we’ve included a list of the most affordable parking options located no more than a short walk to any of the public transport hubs that will get you to the stadium much faster than a car stuck in traffic would.
- NCP Manchester Oxford Street M1 5EJ – £11.80 for 4 hours via NCP app | 13 minute walk to Manchester Piccadilly Station
- NCP Manchester Central Car Park M2 3GX – £13.80 for 4 hours via NCP app | 6 minute walk to St Peter’s Square Tram Stop
- APCOA Manchester China Town M1 4EE – £9.70 for 4 hours | 5 minute walk to Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink
- Bloom Street ParkingEye M1 3LY – £9.50 for 4 hours | 5 minute walk to Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink
Q-Park Piazza M1 4LX – £2.70 to £3.90 per hour, depending on entry time | 3 minute walk to St Peter’s Square Tram Stop - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Car Park M1 3AY – £13.50 for 4 hours | 5 minute walk to Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink
Free streetside parking (walkable distance)
If you absolutely don’t want to pay for parking on your next visit to Etihad Stadium, you can consider free streetside parking on Riverpark Road or Ridgeway Street. They’re both a 15-20 minute walk to the stadium, and you won’t have any of the security guarantees of parking in an official car park, but it will definitely save you a couple of pounds. Be sure to keep any valuables out of sight.
- Riverpark Road M40 2XP – Free | 15 to 20 minute walk
- Ridgway Street M40 7DT – Free | 15 to 20 minute walk
Parking app options on match-day
While car parks within comfortable walking distance of Etihad Stadium are in short supply, driveway rental apps such as Justpark and Your Parking Space have stepped in to fill this niche quite nicely. Locals with a driveway, garage, or carport available have seen an opportunity and put them up for rent on match days for a bit of extra income. Since each owner is free to set their own price, you can expect prices to range wildly between extremely affordable and the absurd.
A general rule of thumb for parking apps near popular attractions is that booking earlier is always preferable to booking later. As more people come to realise the savings that these platforms represent, more and more people turn to them. While you might be lucky and snag a good deal the day before your match, we recommend checking at least a week, preferably two, before your next visit.
To give you an idea of what to expect, we checked two of the biggest players in the driveway parking app game, JustPark and Your Parking Space, for parking spots within walking distance of Etihad Stadium with a two-week lead time. We looked for parking starting one hour before kick-off and for a total of four hours.
JustPark
JustPark had no fewer than 50 spots within a 25-minute walk of Etihad Stadium available. In fact, the map was so populated with places to park that it was kind of difficult to count the exact amount. We found no less than 10 people advertising their driveway for less than £10 for 4 hours during match-time, with some going for as little as £6.30. On average, the majority of spaces were advertised at a cost of anywhere ranging between £9 and £14, comparable to many of the other parking options in this guide, but closer to the stadium and without having to take a bus or tram. As you move to a 5 to 10-minute walk from the stadium, the prices typically increase to £15 to £30 for the period we checked.
Your Parking Space
Your Parking Space also had an abundance of good parking options, although not as many as JustPark. We counted about 25 available parking spaces within a 25-minute walk of the stadium; however, there was only one listing available at less than £10. A number of the spots were listed at £12.50, with the average being closer to £17.
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Non-match day parking at or near Etihad Stadium
Free Streetside Parking
On non-match days, parking at or near Etihad Stadium isn’t all that hard to find. There’s an abundance of nearby unrestricted, free, residential streetside parking options available, as well as paid parking options at the stadium itself. Always remember to park responsibly when parking on residential streets, parking in a way that doesn’t obstruct traffic or block any driveways. You can find free residential streetside parking on non-match days at:
- Isca Street M11 3RN – 0.4 miles
- Townley Street M11 3RQ – 0.4 miles
- Cyclone Street M11 3RG – 0.5 miles
- Siam Street M11 3RH – 0.5 miles
- Longham Close M11 3WA – 0.4 miles
Parking at Etihad Stadium
The closest possible parking to Etihad Stadium on non-match days is parking on-site at either the blue or yellow car parks. The blue car park is accessible via Alan Turing Way (gate 2), and the yellow car park is accessible via gate 11. Both of these car parks charge £2.20 for 2 hours of parking.
- Blue car park M11 3FF – £2.20 for 2 hours
- Yellow car park M11 3FF – £2.20 for 2 hours
Cheapest Paid Car Parks near Etihad Stadium
Other affordable and secure options within a 20-minute walk of Etihad Stadium include:
- Pollard Street car park M4 7AN – £2 for 2 hours | 0.8 miles
- Boond Street car park M4 7BH – £2 for 2 hours | 0.8 miles
About Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium, originally constructed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and current home of the Manchester City F.C., is one of the most well-known and prominent sporting and event venues in the UK. Located in Eastlands, Manchester, this modern marvel of a stadium has a seating capacity of 53,000, making it one of the UK’s bigger (ninth in terms of capacity) stadiums. Its modern designs, circular design, and wide-sweeping curves make it recognisable from every angle and a beauty to take in from the sidelines. Aside from hosting Manchester City’s home football matches, the Etihad Stadium also plays host to a number of international sporting events, including international football and rugby matches as well as boxing fights.
Etihad Stadium is also one of the cultural hubs in Manchester. A number of concerts and entertainment events have been hosted there, with some of the biggest artists performing at Etihad including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, Robbie Williams, Jay-Z, and even Beyoncé. As Etihad Stadium continues to cement its place as a top-tier sporting attraction, more and more visitors are sure to follow.
Remember to check out our free companion map linked at the top of this article to help you plan the most affordable and convenient parking the next time you watch Man City in action.
