Sunday, 23 August 2026 · 14:00
Where to park for Manchester City vs Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium
Sunday 23 August, 1pm kick-off at the Etihad. Whether you're in for the full pre-match build-up or just want to beat the post-game crush, we've mapped the verified parking around the stadium so you can focus on the football. 167 street bays and 5 car parks tracked by the community.
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Sunday, 23 August 2026
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14:00
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Parking near Etihad Stadium for Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Three picks, three different plans — the shortest walk, the best pre-show evening, and the fastest way home. All verified Parkwise data. For live availability on the night, download the free Parkwise app.
170 locations mappedEtihad Orange Car Park (Gate 3)
Official venue parkingCar Park · Clayton & Openshaw
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £12–£14 · pre-book only
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Opens 3h before kick-off/event
- Operator
- Manchester City FC
- Distance
- 286 m from the venue
- Address
- Etihad Campus, Gate 3, Manchester M11 4TA
Good to know
- • Official Etihad match-day parking — pre-book at mancity.com. £12 with 2+ passengers, £14 solo. Blue Badge bays bookable after registering with the club.
Numbered pins are our three picks for this event — tap one for details. Every other dot is a verified street bay or car park. Live availability shows in the app only — download the app to see where drivers found spaces in the last hour.
Why these three?
1 · Official venue parking
Etihad Orange Car Park (Gate 3): straight in, straight to the turnstiles
The venue's own car park is 4 minutes' walk from the stadium, but it's pre-book only so you need to sort it before you arrive. £12–£14 per space, located at Gate 3 on the Etihad Campus. No surprises, no hunting around — if you've booked ahead, this is the smoothest option.
Etihad Orange Car Park (Gate 3) · ~4 min walk
2 · Make a night of it
Ancoats Mobility Hub: park early, eat first, then stroll in
21 minutes' walk but worth every step if you're building a proper match-day afternoon. Ancoats is one of Manchester's best food and drink neighbourhoods — grab a bite at Stable, swing by Independent Liquor, or just explore the street art and independent shops. At £3/hr or £17.50 for the day, you can park up and take your time. You'll still be at the turnstiles with plenty of time before kick-off, and you'll have actually enjoyed Manchester first.
Ancoats Mobility Hub · ~21 min walk
3 · Quick getaway
Connell Co-op College Event Parking: beat the post-match queues
9 minutes' walk, and designed for events like this. It's a paid operator car park, so no booking hassle, but it clears faster than the central spots when everyone's heading for the exits after the final whistle. Handy if you want to get away without sitting in the car park for 20 minutes.
Connell Co-op College Event Parking · ~9 min walk
Getting parked for Manchester City vs Bournemouth: the plan
Arrive between 11.30am and 12.30pm to skip the worst of the early buildup. Traffic around the Etihad starts ramping up from 11am, but if you're heading in early to grab a pint and soak in the atmosphere, you'll find street parking easier then. By 12.45pm it gets tight. Live availability updates — which show real verified reports from other drivers — only live in the app and expire after 60 minutes, so check Parkwise on your phone as you drive, not before you leave home.
You've got three main routes: the venue's own Etihad Orange Car Park (4 minutes' walk, pre-book only) is the quickest if you've sorted it in advance. If you fancy a bit more of Manchester first, Ancoats Mobility Hub (21 minutes' walk) puts you in the heart of the district with time for a proper pre-match meal — you could grab food at Stable, browse Independent Liquor, or just soak up the neighbourhood before heading to the stadium. For a cleaner exit afterwards, Connell Co-op College Event Parking (9 minutes' walk) handles the post-match rush better than central options.
Plan to leave the car park between 4.45pm and 5pm if you want a relaxed walk back. The real rush hits between 5pm and 5.30pm, so if you can leave earlier or wait it out with a pint near the stadium, you'll avoid the worst congestion. Use the Parkwise app on match day to check live availability as you approach — it's the only way to see verified reports in real time.
Make an evening of it
Download the Parkwise app before you drive. Live availability — actual verified reports from other drivers — only shows in the app and expires after 60 minutes, so you'll see real-time data as you approach the stadium.
If you're going for the early atmosphere, aim for 11.30am to 12.30pm. You'll find street parking easier, you'll have time for a proper pre-match pint, and you won't be caught in the noon rush.
Ancoats (21-minute walk, but worth it) gives you time to eat and explore before heading in. Stable for food, Independent Liquor for a browse, or just soak up the neighbourhood. Park once, enjoy Manchester first.
Post-match, the real crush hits between 5pm and 5.30pm. Leave at 4.45pm for a relaxed walk back, or stay local for a pint and let the rush pass.
Street parking near the stadium is tight but there are 167 verified bays across the area. The app shows live reports and verified prices so you know what you're walking into.
Pre-book the Etihad Orange Car Park if you want the quickest route in, but know it's pre-book only — no turning up and hoping.
Live availability
Spaces come and go in minutes — see what's free right now in the app
The map around the Etihad Stadium updates as drivers report spaces. Green means someone recently confirmed availability; amber and red mean limited or full. Every report expires after 60 minutes — so you are never looking at stale data.
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Manchester City vs Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium: parking questions
How much does parking cost near the Etihad for this match?
Prices vary. The venue's own Etihad Orange Car Park is £12–£14 and pre-book only. Ancoats Mobility Hub is £3/hr or £17.50 for the day. Connell Co-op College Event Parking is a paid operator car park with its own pricing. Street parking costs vary by bay — use the Parkwise app to see live verified prices for specific spots.
What time should I arrive to park for a 1pm kick-off?
Aim for 11.30am to 12.30pm. Traffic starts building from 11am, but if you're in early you'll find parking easier and have time to grab food and soak up the pre-match mood. By 12.45pm it gets tight, and the last-minute rush is chaotic.
Can I just turn up and park on the street near the stadium?
There are 167 verified street bays around the Etihad, but availability depends on how early you arrive and what's happening that day. The Parkwise app shows live verified reports from other drivers in real time — this is the most reliable way to know what's actually available as you approach. Reports expire after 60 minutes, so check as you drive, not before you leave home.
How do I see live parking availability?
Download the Parkwise app. Live availability — real verified reports from other drivers showing which bays or car parks have spaces — only shows in the app and expires after 60 minutes. Check it as you drive to the stadium to see what's actually available right now, not what was available an hour ago.
How do I avoid the post-match traffic jam leaving the car park?
The real crush hits between 5pm and 5.30pm. Leave earlier (4.45pm) for a relaxed walk back, or stay put with a pint near the stadium and let the rush pass. Connell Co-op College Event Parking tends to clear faster than central options. Plan ahead — don't just rush out the turnstiles.
Do I need to use RingGo or PayByPhone for street parking?
Not necessarily — it depends on the specific bay. Many street bays around the Etihad accept RingGo or PayByPhone, but some may have different payment methods. The Parkwise app shows verified details for each bay, including how to pay, so check before you park.
Is the Etihad Orange Car Park my only option?
No. It's the quickest option (4 minutes' walk, venue's own car park), but it's pre-book only so you need to arrange it in advance. If you want flexibility, there's Ancoats Mobility Hub (21 minutes' walk, proper pre-match food and drink neighbourhood), Connell Co-op College Event Parking (9 minutes' walk, good for beating the post-match rush), or 167 street bays across the area. Choose based on how much time you have and what suits your match day.
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