Manchester City v Napoli: full guide for away fans at the Etihad Stadium | OneFootball

On the occasion of the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli, the Neapolitan club invites its supporters to review the official information regarding access to the Etihad Stadium, the internal regulations, and safety provisions.

Manchester City-Napoli: Complete guide for visiting fans at the Etihad Stadium

Below is a complete guide for Napoli fans: from the meeting point to connections with the stadium, from parking to rules to be respected.

Meeting point for Napoli fans

The meeting place set by the local Police is Shambles Square (Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M3 1SW), in the city center. From here, the pedestrian route to the stadium takes about 45-60 minutes.

Attention: it is forbidden to consume open alcoholic beverages in the public streets of Manchester and in the areas surrounding the Etihad Stadium.

How to reach the Etihad Stadium By tram (Metrolink)

The stadium is located next to the Etihad Campus stop, served by several lines:

Ashton-under-Lyne – Eccles

MediaCityUK – Etihad Campus (peak hours, Mon-Sat)

Altrincham – Etihad Campus (off-peak and Sunday)

Departures every 6 minutes from Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly Rail Station, and St. Peter’s Square.

Travel time: about 10 minutes.

Ticket valid for zones 1 and 2: £3.80 per day (about €4.50).

Tickets can be purchased at automatic machines or paid for in contactless mode (valid for only one adult per transaction).

By taxi

Official taxi rank: Rowsley Street (near the Etihad Campus).

After the match, taxi access will be limited for about an hour due to road closures.

Recommended private taxi service: Street Cars – tel. (0161) 2287878.

By bus

After the match, public transport will wait for fans on Ashton New Road, near the South Stand. Stewards will manage the queues. More info at tfgm.com .

On foot

A safe, lit, and signposted pedestrian route departs from Manchester Piccadilly railway station and leads to the stadium in about 25-30 minutes. The route remains active even after the match.

Parking

Visiting fans' buses: Grey Car Park C & D (Ashton New Road, gate 7).

Cars: Blue and Green parking lots (Alan Turing Way, gate 2).

Costs: collective car £10, single car £12, motorcycle free.

Opening: 3 hours before kick-off.

Note: it is not allowed to consume alcohol in the car parks. Ticket checks and searches may take place upon arrival.

Disabled parking

Spaces available, subject to official communication between Manchester City and SSC Napoli. Detailed info at mancity.com/access .

External parking

There are private satellite car parks in the surrounding area, but they are not recommended by Manchester City for safety reasons.

Access to the stadium

Napoli fans entrance: turnstiles L1, L2, and L3 – South Stand.

Access to the various rings (first, second, third) based on the ticket.

Gate opening: 2 hours before kick-off.

Safety rules and prohibited items Controls

All fans will be subject to security checks.

Only bags of maximum size A4 (12 x 8 x 3 inches) are allowed.

Luggage storage available in the Grey Car Park (£10 per item).

Prohibited items

Fireworks, smoke bombs, weapons, blunt objects.

Alcohol, drugs, food, and drinks.

Megaphones, drums, large flags.

Selfie sticks, long umbrellas, power banks, tablets, computers.

Strollers and wheelchairs.

Inside the Etihad Stadium

Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are not allowed.

Payments exclusively cashless.

Refreshment points with halal and vegan options available.

Discriminatory behavior is not allowed: in case of incidents, reporting is active through the Kick It Out app.

Any pitch invasion is forbidden: immediate arrest and banning order guaranteed.

After the match

In agreement with the Manchester Police, visiting fans may be held for a few minutes inside the stadium to allow the safe outflow of the surrounding areas. Official announcements will be broadcast over the loudspeaker.

In summary

To best experience the Etihad Stadium, it is essential to:

Reach the stadium in advance.

Respect the rules and restrictions.

Use the recommended means of transport.

Cooperate with stewards and local authorities.

Respecting the rules will ensure a safe and serene trip for all Napoli supporters.

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