Make sure you get involved with all the unique experiences on offer across the campus.
11:00 – 13:30:
Family fun starts early at the City Football Academy.
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Enjoy free activities, games and competitions – including the change to win prizes and become a City mascot.
Don’t forget to redeem your free ticket online:
If you fancy dining or grabbing a drink in Medlock Square’s brand-new restaurants and bars, head over before the game and discover Blend, Little Beast and Three Rivers Brasserie.
Each are serving fresh pints and food until late and season ticket holders get 10% off food and drink.
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Blend: 08:00 – 20:00
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Little Beast: 12:00 – 21:45
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food service ends 21:30, bar open until 00:00)
Soak-up the atmosphere in Medlock Square and experience the brand-new food and drink market hall, Brickworks.
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Bringing together independent Manchester food traders, it’s a relaxed spot where you can grab something to eat or a drink before the match.
Season ticket holders get 10% off drinks in Brickworks.
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Brickworks: 12:00 – 20:00
You can also grab refreshments before you head into the stadium from the newly opened Medlock Square Bar. Season ticket holders get 10% off purchases at the bar.
Stick around after the game to watch Matchday Live’s post-match analysis.
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Medlock Square Bar: 12:00 – 14:30. Open for 2hrs post-match.
11:45 – 13:40
Get close to the action as the team arrive at the Etihad.
Enjoy music from our resident DJ, meet our face painters and be in with a chance of being on the Blue Carpet to high-five the players as they get off the bus.
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13:35
Give the team a huge Blue welcome as they step off the bus.
13:00 – 15:00
Enjoy music from our DJ and entertainment while watching highlights and content across the concourse and in-bowl.
If you’ve got a banana, bring it with you. There’ll be some spread around the stadium, and you can buy a selection from the retail store.
Special guest and inspiration for the inflatable bananas, Imre Varadi will be chatting with us ahead of kick-off.
14:55
Welcome the teams out for kick-off and get ready to sing Blue Moon.
We welcome the Greek champions in a 20:00 (UK) kick-off on Tuesday 20 October for our third game in this year’s League Phase.
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Known for their vociferous support and enjoying their first Champions League campaign since 2018/19, the striking yellow and black colours of AEK Athens make for a spectacle everywhere they go.
And every game counts if we’re to finish in the top eight and ensure safe progression through to the Round of 16.
So make sure you’re there to support the Blues, with adult prices starting from £35 and Under-18s just £20 each.
And why not make a special night of it?
We have a wide range of hospitality packages available, whether you’re looking for an exclusive bar, a dining experience or true once-in-a-lifetime magic, it’s all available at the Etihad Stadium.
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In fact, hospitality starts from just £90 per person!
And you can save 20% off your hospitality when you book any two eligible home UEFA Champions League fixtures in the brand-new City Hall or CROSSBAR suites!
