With Manchester City Women having conquered the Women’s Super League, and Manchester City Men winning 1-0 over Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Sunday, English football is looking pretty sky blue, and all that winning deserves one big celebration.
To mark the achievements of Manchester City men’s, women’s and academy teams during the 25/26 season, the club has confirmed that an open top bus parade will take place on Monday 25 May followed by ‘The After Party’, a special celebration event at Co-op Live.
Schedule of the day & what to expect
The City Parade
When: Monday 25 May, from 17:00 (UK)
Where: Starting in the Northern Quarter, travelling through Ancoats and along Ashton New Road to the Colin Bell Stand Reception at the Etihad Stadium.
Tickets: Tickets are not required for this event
With build up starting in the city’s Northern Quarter from 4pm, there will be a kick-off moment with all teams at the beginning of the parade before buses travel through Ancoats and on to Ashton New Road. The parade will then come to a close with a final celebratory moment outside the Etihad Stadium at The Colin Bell Stand Reception.
The After Party at Co-op Live
When: Monday 25th May
Doors Open: 3pm
Show begins: 4pm
Final Entry: 5pm
Approx 6:30pm Player Arrival at Co-op Live
8pm Stage Show Ends and Event Closes
‘The After Party’ is a special separate event which will take place at the Co-op Live, the UK’s flagship live entertainment area, after the parade. With live music, entertainment, player interviews from both men’s and women’s teams and special guests it’s sure to be an evening to remember!
Final entry is 5pm for Co-op Live – fans will not be permitted after this time. Fans will be unable to join both the parade and Co-op Live event.
How to get involved
Fans can join the celebrations along various points of the parade route to show their support or can purchase tickets for the event at Co-op Live. The full parade will also be shown inside the venue for those attending Co-op Live.
Tickets for ‘The After Party’ are priced from £12 for adults, with other ticketing categories available. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis, giving preference to men’s and women’s Season Ticket Members (GA and Hospitality) and Cityzens Matchday and Junior Members.
Ticket Access for The After Party
Tickets are available from 4pm on Monday 18 May, and there will be a priority window for any men’s and women’s Season Ticket Members (GA and Hospitality) and Cityzens Matchday and Junior Members. General sale will begin at 3pm on Tuesday 19 May here.
Further event updates will also be available on the hub.