Best Seats at Etihad Stadium
The complete 2025 guide to finding the perfect seat for Manchester City matches. Based on 10+ real fan reviews.
Etihad Stadium Overview
53,400
Capacity
6
Sections
£30
From
2002
Built
Purpose-built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and converted for Manchester City. The stadium has expanded multiple times under City's Abu Dhabi ownership. Known for its steep stands and improving atmosphere as City's success has grown. Plans exist to expand to 60,000+.
👁️ Best Views at Etihad Stadium
Colin Bell Stand (West)
Lower Tier
Named after City legend "The King". Main TV camera side with dugouts.
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South Stand Level 1
Lower Tier
💡 This is where the noise comes from. 1894 Group organises singing and flags. Central blocks best for atmosphere. Away fans in corner. Accessibility: Main accessible section with platform viewing. Near home fans atmosphere.
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⚠️ Sections to Avoid
- ⚠️Restricted view seats - Always check for "restricted view" labels when booking
- ⚠️Near away fans - Unless you want the derby atmosphere, avoid the corners near the away section
- ⚠️Very back rows of upper tiers - Can feel very far from the action
- ⚠️Away section: South Stand (one corner, 3,000 allocation expandable to 4,500)
What Fans Say About Etihad Stadium
Solid angle on the near goal, far goal a bit distant but fine. Pockets of noise but not consistent. Value isn't great here. Not too high, not too low. Just right. The away fans were giving it loads but we drowned them out.
Not what I paid for. View is substandard. Mixed bag - some singing, lots of sitting quietly. Easy to find our entrance. Well signposted.
Good sightlines throughout. Could follow all the action easily.
Fine for watching but you miss some details. Decent noise levels. Good participation. Tram dropped us right outside. Perfect. Should be half the price at most.
Solid angle on the near goal, far goal a bit distant but fine. Solid matchday vibe. Gets loud when it needs to. The away fans were giving it loads but we drowned them out. Roasting hot - bring water and suncream. WiFi actually worked which was a bonus. Took my son to his first ever game.