Maine Road, Historic football stadium in United Kingdom
Maine Road was a football stadium in Moss Side, Manchester, that served as Manchester City's home ground from 1923 to 2003. After demolition in the early 2000s, a residential estate was built on the site, with the center circle of the former pitch preserved as a marker of its sporting past.
The stadium opened in 1923 and quickly became one of England's major football grounds. During World War II, Manchester United temporarily used the venue after bombing damaged their Old Trafford home.
The stadium served as a gathering place where fans and locals came together on match days, creating shared memories across generations. The venue held deep meaning for the community beyond just the sport itself.
The site is now a residential housing estate, but the center circle of the former pitch remains visible and accessible to visitors. You can walk around the area to observe this small remnant and explore the neighborhood on foot.
On 3 March 1934, the stadium witnessed its peak moment when over 84,000 spectators attended an FA Cup match, setting an English club ground record. This legendary day remains vivid in the memories of fans and is frequently recounted by those who study the venue's history.
Location: Moss Side
Inception: 1923
Official opening: 1923
Capacity: 35150
GPS coordinates: 53.45111,-2.23528
Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20
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