Manchester
🏟️ Address: Joie Stadium, 400 Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 4TQ, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
The stadium is to the east of central Manchester, not far from its parent stadium, the Etihad. Public transport or walking are recommended.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Joie Stadium. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Parking is at a premium near the stadium, but there are a couple of options, if you must travel by car.
Park & Ride
There are 2 conveniently-located park & ride car parks which offer complimentary Metrolink travel to the stadium site. These are located at Ashton West, to the east of the stadium, and Abraham Moss, to the north.
Off-Site Parking
There are very few conveniently-located car parks near to the stadium. Those that are within walking distance are only short-stay, attached to other businesses, and are unlikely to incur a fee:
Street Parking
Street parking is strictly discouraged - there is a residents-only parking scheme on the roads surrounding the venue, and vehicles which infringe on this order can be clamped or towed.
It takes only 10-15 minutes to travel to the stadium from Manchester city centre.
The following public bus routes pass close to the stadium:
The Manchester Metrolink stops at the Velopark tram stop, which is less than a 300 m (4 min) walk from the stadium. There are also Metrolink park & ride services which travel from the following car parks:
If you're travelling from further afield and wish to use the train, the closest station to the stadium is Ashburys, which is a 1.1 km (13 min) walk away. From Manchester Piccadilly, the stadium is a 3.0 km (36 min) walk, or a 10-15 minute taxi journey. You can also get the bus or Metrolink from Manchester Piccadilly.
As a major English city, Manchester’s accommodation can be quite costly, although there are a number of brilliant budget hotels and hostels for those watching their pennies. Manchester is certainly not short of swanky modern and grand traditional high-end hotels for those more concerned about luxury either.
Spectators who require specific food, drink, or medicine to be brought into the stadium with them should contact the venue staff in advance of their visit.
Accessibility & Parking
On-site parking for disabled spectators is available on request. Contact the stadium's disability access officer by telephone to enquire: +44161-444-1894.
There are 4 accessible entrances at the stadium, and, whilst not all of them may be open during every event, any entrances that are open will be suitable for disabled spectators.
Pitch-side wheelchair bays are located in all 4 stands, and lifts are available to help fans reach the upper level.
Toilets
There are accessible toilets at the Academy Stadium.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at the Academy Stadium, but prior warning should be given so that they can be facilitated. Alert the stadium ticket office when purchasing tickets, or directly after.
Hearing Loops
The ticket office and all reception areas have induction loop hearing equipment.
Other
Match commentary audio headsets are available on request, for supporters who are partially-sighted or blind. They are usually free of charge, but a returnable deposit may be required.
The ticket office is a temporary, portable kiosk, which is clearly signposted on event days. Stadium staff can also help with any queries, as well as any emergencies.
It takes less than 15 minutes to cycle to the stadium from Manchester city centre, with the quickest routes being those along Ashton Old Road/Alan Turing Way and Merrill Street/Ashton New Road. If you wish to elongate your route from the city centre, there are plenty of green spaces to the north and west of the venue.
There are multiple bike racks at the stadium.
It is an approximately 30 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station to the stadium, via a signposted, well-lit walking route. Follow the City Link signs to the stadium.
Joie Stadium has a capacity of approximately 7,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
400 Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 4TQ, United Kingdom.
