Etihad Stadium Seating Plan & 3D ViewsManchester City

Etihad Stadium seating plan with real 3D views from the stands — Manchester City

Next match

MD1 · Manchester City v Bournemouth · 23 Aug

Club

Manchester City F.C.

Capacity

~61,500

Opened

2002

City

Manchester

Home league matches

19 in 2026-27

The Etihad was built as the City of Manchester Stadium for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and converted for football afterwards by digging out the running track and building an entire lower tier below the original ground level — which is why the front rows sit so close to the touchline. The expanded North Stand, renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand, was used at full capacity for the first time on 24 May 2026 and took the ground to roughly 61,500.

Following completion of the expanded North Stand — renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand and first used at full capacity on 24 May 2026 — the Etihad holds roughly 61,500 for 2026-27, up from 53,400. Manchester City has not published an exact final figure, so no precise number is claimed here; the 52,900 and 53,400 still circulating are pre-expansion.

A continuous bowl with two big ends and two two-tier sides. The South Stand gained a third tier in 2015 and gives the most elevated view in the ground; the new Pep Guardiola Stand at the opposite end is the newest seating and the part of the map nobody has a memory of yet. Along the sides, the second tier at mid height is the cleanest angle. Note the geometry quirk: because the lower tier was excavated below ground level, the first few rows are extremely close but see a flattened pitch.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at Etihad Stadium?

Click any section on the interactive Etihad Stadium map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the ground opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°.

When is the next match at Etihad Stadium?

Manchester City v Bournemouth, matchday 1, on 23 Aug 2026. The Premier League confirms exact kick-off times a few weeks before each round, once television selections are made.

What is the capacity of Etihad Stadium?

Following completion of the expanded North Stand — renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand and first used at full capacity on 24 May 2026 — the Etihad holds roughly 61,500 for 2026-27, up from 53,400. Manchester City has not published an exact final figure, so no precise number is claimed here; the 52,900 and 53,400 still circulating are pre-expansion.

Who plays at Etihad Stadium?

Manchester City F.C., in the Premier League. The club plays 19 home league matches here in 2026-27.

When does the 2026-27 Premier League season start?

The 2026-27 season runs from 21 Aug 2026 to 30 May 2027. The Premier League published the fixture list on 19 Jun 2026 and confirms exact kick-off times a few weeks before each round, once television selections are made.

What are the best seats at Etihad Stadium?

Second tier along either touchline for the best balance of height and closeness; the South Stand third tier for the tactical overview; the new North Stand for the freshest sightlines in the ground.