The Institute of Government and Public Policy is delighted to be hosting this event at The City of Manchester Stadium currently known as the Etihad Stadium, the 7th-largest football stadium in England and tenth-largest in the United Kingdom.

Address

Gate 3, Etihad Campus,

Manchester,

M11 3DL

How to get there 

By Rail
The nearest train station to the Etihad Stadium is Ashburys Rail Station. For further information visit the National Rail website.

Metrolink

The Metrolink tram system is also a great way of accessing the stadium.

Please board the Ashton-Under-Lyne or Etihad Campus routes. The journey takes approximately 8 minutes from Piccadilly Station and then reception is just a short walk from the tram stop.

For more details on this, please visit the Metrolink website: www.metrolink.co.uk.

By Bicycle

There are a number of bike racks around the stadium.

By Car

Car parking is complimentary for customers. Please enter the stadium via the South Stand Reception. Visitors should drive into the Etihad Campus via Gate 7, just off Ashton New Road (A662) and park in the Orange Car Park, when this is full please use the Blue Car Park. View our car parking map here.

Accessible Car Parking

Disabled parking is available on-site in the Blue car park, however, it is limited due to the number already allocated to our seasonal supporters. Please call our Disability Access Officer on +44 (0)161 444 1894 to discuss further.

By Bus

There are bus stops adjacent to the stadium. At the end of the match buses will be lined up on Ashton New Road next to the South Stand heading to Manchester city centre. Further information is available at tfgm.com or via Twitter @OfficialTfGM

Information for first-time visitors can be found here.

For any further information, please contact the IGPP Events Team on [email protected]

Accommodation

We are delighted to announce we have secured some excellent hotel bed rates, so if you wish to book an overnight stay, you can do this through this link and select the 'search' button to amend the dates.

Accessibility

Step-Free Access
All main event areas are accessible via lifts and wide corridors.

Lift Access
The venue provides step-free access to all event spaces via internal lifts.

Lift Specifications:

• Door width: 1.3 m
• Internal depth: 2.0 m
• Internal height: 2.1 m
• Maximum weight: 2000 kg (approximately 13 people)

Signage and Wayfinding
Clear, high-contrast signage is used throughout the stadium. Event staff will be available to assist with navigation if required.

Toilets
Accessible toilets are available throughout the venue. Some may require RADAR key access.

Assistance Services
If you require support for mobility, hearing, visual, or sensory needs, please contact the event team in advance:
[email protected]