Academy Stadium, Football stadium in Sportcity, Manchester, England
The Academy Stadium stands near the Etihad Stadium, featuring a seating arrangement for 7,000 spectators and modern training facilities for football development.
Manchester City Football Club inaugurated the Academy Stadium in December 2014 as part of an 80-acre training complex designed for 400 youth players.
The venue regularly hosts matches for Manchester City's Elite Development Squad and the Women's team, supporting the growth of diverse football programs.
Located 400 meters from the main Etihad Stadium, the facility connects through a 190-meter bridge spanning Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way.
The stadium earned LEED Gold certification for its environmental standards and includes fifteen outdoor competition pitches plus one indoor training field.
Location: Manchester
Inception: December 8, 2014
Architects: Rafael Viñoly
Official opening: 2014
Capacity: 7000
GPS coordinates: 53.48120,-2.19280
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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